SB Nation User Blog: tyrannoman

Clint Hurdle fired

tyrannoman — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:50:30 -0000

Clint Hurdle fired

and nobody cares (except Jim Tracey)

I'm starting to hate Matt Kemp...

tyrannoman — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:22:21 -0000

It's been awhile since I've really had a Dodger that I want to sink my teeth into and watch him struggle like that wildebeast that the croc nailed in "Planet Earth". However, Matt Kemp is stepping up admirably to fill that void. He's so damn good, more than a bit arrogent, and just seems like the kind of guy who you would invite over, have a nice dinner, then notice that all your good booze was gone.

Who is the Dodger you want to throw into the Cove most now?

OT: Favorite Resturants

tyrannoman — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:11:49 -0000

Well, as we are about to enter the long, dark winter of the baseball soul, we must turn to fine drink and meals to sustain us through the cold, baseball-less winter.

I thought I would throw this one out before it turns into a hijack. What is your favorite resturant and why? My two favorites are:

1) Folie Deuce - Arcata, CA - Highlights include and incredible salami, brie, and apracot jam pizza, and a roqfort steak (filet with a roqfort and cream sauce). Laid back atmosphere, great food, and good people. Good wine list as well.

2) Farallon - San Francisco, CA - Great wine menu, fantastic service, and a bold pairing menu. Loved the crab gumbo with Chimay ale, and my wife still raves about the blood orange martini she had there.

Major Love from KLaw

tyrannoman — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:53:34 -0000

Adam J. Morris (Houston, Texas): Smoak, Chris Davis, or Max Ramirez? And does any other team have three pure hitting prospects as good as those three?

Keith Law: Smoak, Davis, Ramirez. The Rangers' system is stacked. Other orgs ... no, you may be right on that one. Giants could make a case if you want to project on Villalona and give them Posey and Gillaspie

From Keith Law's chat today on espn.com. Looks like our buds in orange and black are treding in the right direction on the farm. Law also reiterates in the chat that he ranks the Giants' farm system in the top 5 in the game. Nice little change, eh?

OT: Goin' toYankee Stadium

tyrannoman — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:03:52 -0000

Well, it's time to make my pilgrimage to Yankee Stadium. My wife, daughter, and I will fly out Friday morning from Oakland to JFK, and catch a Yankee game Sunday and a Mets game on Tuesday. Are advise for visiting the Stadium for the first time? Any can't miss ideas for Shea (I'm sure that list will be long).

Any help from the fine assembilage...umm...assembled here will be...helpful. Thanks in advance.

Joba

tyrannoman — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:45:02 -0000

As I read a little more hype about Joba Chamberlin, and his much anticipated first start, I wonder how were loyal readers here at McCovey Chronicles would react if the Giants' treated Tim Lincecum in such a manner. Set up work, ship to rotation with a hard limit of 65 pitches per game. I understand that Joba is a special talent, and the Yankees are much smarter than I am, but this seems boarderline crazy to me. If you want the kid to start, let him build up innings in the minors and have him start. If you want him setting up, have him set up this year and play winter ball to ready him for starting duty next year. Now, the Yankees have created a situation where they've created a huge hole at the end of thier bullpen, while severley taxing the front end. Any thoughts?

Dan Johnson Thoughts

tyrannoman — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:07:15 -0000

Well, sadly, I've been thinking about Dan Johnson a lot these past few weeks. I know there was a sort of ground swell here at mccovey chronicles to pick up Mr. Johnson when he was DFA'd (twice). After many, many hours of quite, contemplative thought on the subject, I have to say the Giants' made the correct decision in not picking him up. I know that many think that Bowker should be in AAA, but the more I see him play, the more I like him. Even in the depths of his slump, he hit quite a few balls hard, and they all found gloves. He seems to be adjusting to the superior off speed offerings at the highest level, and he finally hit a HR against a team not named after a small red bird. My point, in this boring, long winded, over 75 word post, is that Bowker hitting against right handers is great, Johnson can suck it in Durham. I hope he does hit the bull, however.

Marte DFA?

tyrannoman — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:51:10 -0000

Indians May Designate Marte or Michaels

Outfielder Ben Francisco will join the Indians for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. The Tribe will have to make room for him by then, and Mike Harrington believes the jobs of Andy Marte and Jason Michaels are at risk. Marte could be designated for assignment, while Michaels might just be released.

Michaels, 32, has been awful in 21 games this year. He earns $2.15MM this year. Michaels typically hits lefties well, but he's been an easy out this year.

Marte, 24, is out of options and would have to clear waivers if the Indians try to demote him. The formerly well-regarded prospect has only 16 plate appearances on the year. He made the team after hitting .204/.333/.519 in 54 spring ABs.

mlb trade rumors

Hey, why not take a shot at Andy Marte? If the Indians do place him on waivers, Bocock could easily be sent down, Burris could man short, and Castillo could become jack of all infield trades! Sadlly, a guy hittng .204/..333/.519 makes me swoon, but that's the way it is.

Bye bye Noah?

tyrannoman — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:32:14 -0000

Lowry to sit: Pitcher Noah Lowry will be "shut down" for the next three or four weeks, as the Giants trainers evaluate his left forearm, which was surgically repaired March 8.

Lowry is experiencing a "pins and needles" sensation in the affected area, according to team trainer Dave Groeschner. Lowry had a nerve exam Tuesday and will get another opinion later this week. But he will not be pitching anytime soon.

"It could be three weeks, it could be longer," Groeschner said. "We need to shut him down until this thing is right. Otherwise, we are just spinning our wheels."

Michelle Smith - sfgate

This is quite scary to me. The longer this drags on, the less chance we see Noah ever pitching in the bigs again. These lingering mystery injuries seem to never quite heal, and now I'm wondering if the Giants' are going to have to shop for a fifth starter untl Correria heals up, and with an obliquie strain that could be a long, long time.

A.J. Pierzynski leads the majors with a .421 average

tyrannoman — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:17:06 -0000

AAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!

I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him

I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him

Rant over, thank you for being supportive in my time of need.