http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/giants-acquire-ryan-garko.html

 

What say ye?

 

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Am I correct in thinking that since Pablo was over the 130AB limit last year with 145AB's that he will not be considered a rookie next season?  Anyone know for sure?

Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting.

Everybody wang chung tonight.

I can feel it comin' in the air tonight.

I got my first real 6 string, bought it at the 5 and dime.

Oh here she comes, watch out boy she'll chew you up.

Hey everyone, just thought I would pass this along.

I live in Des Moines Iowa, and we have 3 umpires from here in town that are all top notch MLB umpires.  All 3 of them have worked, or are still working the playoff's this year.  2 of them, Tim Mclelland of the George Brett pine tar HR fame, and Eric Cooper have a radio show here in town on Thurs. nights called "Ump's Eye View".  They talk about all sorts of stuff in the game, and take calls.

Anyway, I called in last night and told them I was a big Giants fan and wanted to know who their pick for NL Cy Young award was.  Cooper started to say something, and Mac jumped in and said "It's not even close."  He said "Tim Lincecum, and it's not even close."  He said he talked to 3 of his other umpire friends that worked Timmy this season and that he was the  best pitcher they saw all year.  Anyway, I thought that was cool as umpires get a closeup of every single pitch that every pitcher throws.  Let's hope the voters see the same thing!!

I had previously read something about how the plan was to let Buster chill after the AZ lg finished, but I see he is in the lineup at Salem Kaiser tonight.  I'm quite glad that they're getting him as many AB's as possible this season.  I honestly think they are doing this because they plan on him coming up at some point next year.  Anyway, just thought I'd give y'all a heads up!

I've seen it before, but does anyone know where I can find a given players total WaRP or whatever that shows their value when factoring in both offense and defense?  I'm showing my Yankoff fan co-worker why Derek Jeter is the most over-rated player in history.  Help contribute to the cause!

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So Buster FINALLY debuted tonight.  He singled in his first at bat, and then K'd in his second.  As of now it's only the 4th inning so he should be up again.  He's DH'ing tonight. 

Here's the game log from the Arizona League game, in case you wanted to follow along. I don't really have anything to add, but this is probably important enough to put up with the FanPosts.

Anybody heard any updates of when Posey will make his debut in the AZL?  There are only a couple weeks of baseball left so hopefully within the next day or two.

Another thing: is anyone here big on the "furry" scene? I'm wondering if I can get a tip on how to get relish stains out of a giant fox costume.

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http://www.protrade.com/content/DisplayArticle.html?sp=S8687c664-c2d1-11db-9291-83f05e1a00a7

Maybe this is why Hank Aaron pretty much stayed quiet during Bonds' run.

The drummer from Def Leppard only has 1 arm.

The drummer from Def Leppard only has 1 arm.

The drummer from Def Leppard only has 1 arm.

The drummer from Def Leppard only has 1 arm.

The drummer from Def Leppard only has 1 arm.

The drummer from Def Leppard only has 1 arm.

Hey, does anyone know why Villalona hasn't played for the last week? 

 

Ummm this 75 word thing is really goofy.  I'll just copy and paste some text from my current work emails.

I’ve brought some skim milk, protein shake powder, as well as oranges, cherries, and grapes.

All of this is in the break room, please feel free.

 

(If you do want a  shake, I recommend 2 scoops of mix to one bullet cup.)

 

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/06/bill-hall-hopes.html

Mr. Hall is quite unhappy with his situation in Milwaukee.  I actually don't think that it would take that much to snag him.  Threets and Misch or something of the sorts?  They have both Laporta and Gamel at 3rd in the minors.  I know he's struggled, but he has definite power potential and he can play 3rd short and 2nd.  Hall would be a great pickup for the Giants.  Thoughts?