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« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2009, 12:03:05 AM » |
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zito can still turn things around and Johnson is old and expensive at $15m for 1 season but as you say the knowledge he can pass on is invaluable.
Lincecum will lead the rotation and looks good again this year.
After all the money we were wasting keeping Bonds on the roster - $15m is chicken feed  Finally - 756!!
Roll on next season (and the next 3 rebuilding seasons post bonds!!)
I reckoned it would take us 3 seasons after we got rid of Bonds - probably still stand by that before we're putting in a good challenge  (though i said the same about Gretsky taking over as GM at the Coyotes, and time is running out (though we are getting better) |
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« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2009, 12:04:32 AM » |
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Do you Giants fans think you've got enough to beat the Dodgers to the division ?
77Dave - Who'd you fear most in your division, Braves or Phillies ?
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« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2009, 12:09:01 AM » |
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Do you Giants fans think you've got enough to beat the Dodgers to the division ?
77Dave - Who'd you fear most in your division, Braves or Phillies ?
like i said earlier i dont think we'll go all the way (though didnt think that a few years back and was nearly proved wrong!) I tipped the Dodgers last year to go all the way (and it pained me to say it!) so still think they'll be the team to beat in our division - i reckon though that there won't be a 12 game gap between us this season |
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« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2009, 12:19:51 AM » |
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The Giants were 18 games under .500 last yr so just getting back to .500 will be a good improvement. The Padres will be the worst team in baseball this year, worse than the Pirates and the Royals.
The NL West is the weakest Division i do think anyone can come out of the decision (except the Padres)
Phillies are by far a greater team than the Braves. Maybe even the Nationals above the Braves this year.
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« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2009, 12:21:57 AM » |
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Do you Giants fans think you've got enough to beat the Dodgers to the division ?
77Dave - Who'd you fear most in your division, Braves or Phillies ?
i reckon though that there won't be a 12 game gap between us this season 15 - 20 games back this season then .....  |
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« Reply #20 on: April 01, 2009, 12:22:59 AM » |
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Maybe even the Nationals above the Braves this year.
Steady now |
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« Reply #21 on: April 01, 2009, 12:24:51 AM » |
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Do you Giants fans think you've got enough to beat the Dodgers to the division ?
77Dave - Who'd you fear most in your division, Braves or Phillies ?
i reckon though that there won't be a 12 game gap between us this season 15 - 20 games back this season then ..... Oi mr 61-101, 39 games behind the Angels and 14.5 games off even finishing 2nd bottom of the division................ |
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« Reply #22 on: April 01, 2009, 12:25:33 AM » |
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Maybe even the Nationals above the Braves this year.
Steady now aye, as a mariners fan you were praising the nationals - saved you the wooden spoon last year...........  |
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« Reply #23 on: April 01, 2009, 12:41:07 AM » |
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77Dave - Who'd you fear most in your division, Braves or Phillies ?
i reckon though that there won't be a 12 game gap between us this season 15 - 20 games back this season then ..... Oi mr 61-101, 39 games behind the Angels and 14.5 games off even finishing 2nd bottom of the division................  Yes, can't deny that. Terrible home form and even worse on the road but no way do i see a repeat happening this year. Wakamatsu seems to have shook things up and freshened up a poor roster from last year. Having Griffey jnr back will help as well, maybe not as much on field but will help put more bums on seats as Safeco was eerily quiet on too many occasions last year. Of course i was praising the Nationals, or rather anybody they were playing, the wooden spoon was a close run thing last season ...  |
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« Reply #24 on: April 01, 2009, 04:52:18 PM » |
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Haven't been able to raise an interest since the closed down my beloved Expos
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« Reply #25 on: April 01, 2009, 05:10:30 PM » |
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Haven't been able to raise an interest since the closed down my beloved Expos
Sounds like now is the perfect time to pick a new team Phil How about jumping to the Rays, would be a good fit for you |
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« Reply #26 on: April 01, 2009, 05:12:28 PM » |
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Just talked to a few mates in SF who go to alot of the giants games and they seem to be pessimistic about the coming season |
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« Reply #27 on: April 01, 2009, 05:30:18 PM » |
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After much deliberation and a visit to the MLB site I have plumped for Detroit as my new team........well somebody has to support the city now that Obama has said no more cash for the car industry.......and they are called the tigers like my rugby team......and like a true brit they must start as underdogs in their division......ticks all the boxes
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« Reply #28 on: April 01, 2009, 05:43:08 PM » |
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After much deliberation and a visit to the MLB site I have plumped for Detroit as my new team........well somebody has to support the city now that Obama has said no more cash for the car industry.......and they are called the tigers like my rugby team......and like a true brit they must start as underdogs in their division......ticks all the boxes
Sounds good Phil, the Tigers actually have 1 of the biggest wage bills in the leagues. They were expected to win the division last year but hugely under achieved. They dropped Gary Sheffield yesterday swallowing the remaining $14m on his contract. Sheffield is on 499 home runs No.8 on the active list of players, but at the age of 40 was a disruptive influence in the clubhouse. |
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« Reply #29 on: April 03, 2009, 10:42:57 PM » |
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After much deliberation and a visit to the MLB site I have plumped for Detroit as my new team........well somebody has to support the city now that Obama has said no more cash for the car industry.......and they are called the tigers like my rugby team......and like a true brit they must start as underdogs in their division......ticks all the boxes
Sounds good Phil, the Tigers actually have 1 of the biggest wage bills in the leagues. They were expected to win the division last year but hugely under achieved. They dropped Gary Sheffield yesterday swallowing the remaining $14m on his contract. Sheffield is on 499 home runs No.8 on the active list of players, but at the age of 40 was a disruptive influence in the clubhouse. What do you think about Sheffield joining the Mets then Dave ?  |
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