tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post773514212235758307..comments2024-03-18T20:39:01.965-07:00Comments on Raising Matt Cain: MiltonM.C. O'Connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258035192484655635noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-83487875707095895092009-11-11T12:03:56.769-08:002009-11-11T12:03:56.769-08:00I think Nate is too valuable in RF because of his ...I think Nate is too valuable in RF because of his arm.Zonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-54242961538931786892009-11-11T12:01:39.888-08:002009-11-11T12:01:39.888-08:00Let's make a deal based on what WE need, not w...Let's make a deal based on what WE need, not what THEY need.<br /><br />I agree, and well said. If they want badly to be rid of this guy, make it worth our while to take on whatever emotional downside he brings. Aaron Miles don't cut it.<br /><br />Does anyone else get the heebee-jeebies when they go to the website and see an uber-prospect out on bail and a superstar copping a plea?<br /><br />Yes, and no. Yes, although there are apparently some real questions on the uber-prospect's involvement in the shooting. Bail is supposed to impose a sufficient monetary disincentive so that the suspect will reappear for trial. What worries me is that the victim's family has apparently decided to drop the charges, allegedly for payment. The amounts in the articles suggest that they are a small part of Mr. Villanoa's $2.1MM signing bonus. We have a deeply held belief in this country that everyone is treated equally under the law. Of course it isn't true, I think one thing that separates Americans is the belief, whereas in other countries, they just assume that there are different standards for different classes of people.<br /><br />Also, as I remember it, the original article said that Tim was charged only with speeding because the amount was too small. So I was confused about why he needed to plea bargain at all. In any case, I agree, time for Tim to grow up. He can still be charming if he wants but can the teenage behavior. And please, skip the heartfelt and/or phony apologies. I don't care if you mean it or not, I just don't. <br /><br />On the other hand, no. It is just life. It says more about our pathological obsession with celebrity than it does about anything else. How much should I sweat because some 24 year old guy gets pulled over for speeding with 3.3 grams of pot in his car? Jeez.Zonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-89088237021587026852009-11-11T11:56:06.931-08:002009-11-11T11:56:06.931-08:00MOC: No heebee-jeebies here. Actually those types ...MOC: No heebee-jeebies here. Actually those types of "incidents" smack of a winning organization. Criminals can be great athletes too. And Superstars forget rules. I figure we will see plenty more of this crap due to our new emphasis on prospects and youth.<br /><br />I'd keep Rowand. Not enough reward for the risk.<br /><br />What do you think of this: shift Rowand to RF (or LF if his range is decreasing) and see how Nate does as a CFer.JC Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00666659454815710731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-17730531219597615532009-11-11T10:17:11.745-08:002009-11-11T10:17:11.745-08:00'No' to Milton Bradley - really - what doe...'No' to Milton Bradley - really - what does that give us??? He is a complete lunatic, not just a guy with a 'bad rep'. And, as Mark says, he is injured a lot (wasn't one of his recent injuries caused by one of his lunatic rants?).<br /><br />We did the whole Tim Lincecum Tour last weekend - drove up I-5 through Vancouver, WA (didn't get busted); hung out right next to the Husky Baseball Stadium. Well, actually, we went to Seattle for a Rowing Regatta, but we did do those 2 things in the process.Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-27626059331435739842009-11-11T09:59:11.694-08:002009-11-11T09:59:11.694-08:00The upside to Tim's bust is that it probably g...The upside to Tim's bust is that it probably gives the Giants a discount at negotiation time.Brother Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162500140573910451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-52369675508459824712009-11-10T17:29:58.178-08:002009-11-10T17:29:58.178-08:00Warning: OT
Does anyone else get the heebee-jeebi...Warning: OT<br /><br />Does anyone else get the heebee-jeebies when they go to the website and see an uber-prospect out on bail and a superstar copping a plea?<br /><br />Enough already! Angel: do the crime, do the time. And if it wasn't you, spend your bonus on the best fucking lawyer you can get. And good luck. Tim: Dude, leave the freakin' pipe next to the bong at the bachelor pad! We already gave one stoner dimwit a billion dollars, we ain't doing it twice. It's a bitch, but if you want $100 million from the Giants you'll have to drop the Spicoli schtick. Love ya, pal, but this is the big leagues, OK?M.C. O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258035192484655635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-26883092692898351052009-11-10T17:18:17.064-08:002009-11-10T17:18:17.064-08:00Bradely has the worst rep of any player in basebal...Bradely has the worst rep of any player in baseball, but I could give shit about stuff like that. Bradley, when he plays, is a better player than Rowand. But he's injured a lot, and never puts it all together. If he'd slug over .500 for a year (600 PA), he'd be worth it, even paying Rowand's full salary!<br /><br />But I'd avoid this deal. There's no real upside. The net gain isn't really there. The Cubs want to dump someone, so naturally they think of Brian Sabean and the Giants! Screw 'em. Let's make a deal based on what WE need, not what THEY need.M.C. O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258035192484655635noreply@blogger.com