2017 News & Transactions

[Stokes1931]

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[Stokes1931]

I understand his RBIs are few and far between, but is it really "news" worthy when he gets one?

Well, he does have 3 RBI in his last 16 games. (Now 4 in 17)

 

[Pattersonca65]

I don't mind Fitz so much, except when he trolls the audience with his AL v NL rant, his pro-DH rant or his "bring in the fences" rant. I actually think Fitz and Brooks is the best show on KNBR.

They work really well together. They actually seem like they are pretty good friends and have good chemistry. I remember for a short period when Rick Barry was paired up with Rob Brooks. That was painful to listen to and they sounded really awkward together

 

[calsnowskier]

They work really well together. They actually seem like they are pretty good friends and have good chemistry. I remember for a short period when Rick Barry was paired up with Rob Brooks. That was painful to listen to and they sounded really awkward together

I never listened to that show. I have not lived in the BA since the early 90s, and iHeart has only been around about 5 years or so.

I live on iheart now, though...

 

[Pattersonca65]

I never listened to that show. I have not lived in the BA since the early 90s, and iHeart has only been around about 5 years or so.

I live on iheart now, though...

I have been in the Central Valley since 2000 but KNBR does come in pretty good here unless you are parked in a garage or near high voltage power lines. I sometimes stream it in my car anyways. My son is going to Friday night's game. He is pretty excited. I might take him to a couple of games later in the season. If the Giants are out of it I suspect there will be a bigger supply of tickets on the open market and the price will come down.

 

[SFGRTB]

No posts about Sam Dyson?


I like the move, personally. He's been disastrous this year, like EXTREMELY bad, please don't look at the numbers for the sake of the children. But a team that isn't competing, pretty solid pickup. This guy has been really good in the past. Throws hard, high 90s sinker, generates a ton of groundballs. The sinker velocity has been down this year, noticeably.

If he can get back to what he was, fantastic. If he can be a solid reliever, good because we have him through 2020. If he's broken, easy to cut ties.

 

[calsnowskier]

No posts about Sam Dyson?


I like the move, personally. He's been disastrous this year, like EXTREMELY bad, please don't look at the numbers for the sake of the children. But a team that isn't competing, pretty solid pickup. This guy has been really good in the past. Throws hard, high 90s sinker, generates a ton of groundballs. The sinker velocity has been down this year, noticeably.

If he can get back to what he was, fantastic. If he can be a solid reliever, good because we have him through 2020. If he's broken, easy to cut ties.

I brought it up in today's GDT. Not many participating today, though.

 

[SFGRTB]

I brought it up in today's GDT. Not many participating today, though.

Yeah just got around to reading it.

 

[calsnowskier]

Heston was DFA'd by the dogs a few days back (I missed this tidbit). He was claimed by Minnesota, and I think is scheduled to pitch on Friday.

His 4th team this season.

 

[LHG]

Heston was DFA'd by the dogs a few days back (I missed this tidbit). He was claimed by Minnesota, and I think is scheduled to pitch on Friday.

His 4th team this season.

4th team? I only count Mariners, Dodgers, Twins.

 

[calsnowskier]

4th team? I only count Mariners, Dodgers, Twins.

Giants

 

[LHG]

Giants

I thought you were referring to the season not calendar year.

 

[SFGRTB]

This isn't to throw salt in the wounds or anything because it's good to be happy for players who reach the big leagues. Luis Castillo was traded for McGehee back in 2015. This year, Castillo will make his major league debut against the Nationals tomorrow night.

He has been excellent with the Reds in AA (was traded from Florida to Cincy this offseason (was also traded to San Diego but he was part of that scandal that San Diego wasn't releasing proper medicals on their players, so SD sent him back to Miami). Here are his numbers Luis Castillo Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

He throws 100 with real nice control. Unfortunately when he was with the Giants, they only had him as a reliever, but immediately after the trade, the Marlins converted him to a starter and he hasn't skipped a beat, turning himself into a legit starter.

Don't be mad, don't be jealous, just be happy that the kid has worked out and is getting a shot.

 

[LHG]

This isn't to throw salt in the wounds or anything because it's good to be happy for players who reach the big leagues. Luis Castillo was traded for McGehee back in 2015. This year, Castillo will make his major league debut against the Nationals tomorrow night.

He has been excellent with the Reds in AA (was traded from Florida to Cincy this offseason (was also traded to San Diego but he was part of that scandal that San Diego wasn't releasing proper medicals on their players, so SD sent him back to Miami). Here are his numbers Luis Castillo Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

He throws 100 with real nice control. Unfortunately when he was with the Giants, they only had him as a reliever, but immediately after the trade, the Marlins converted him to a starter and he hasn't skipped a beat, turning himself into a legit starter.

Don't be mad, don't be jealous, just be happy that the kid has worked out and is getting a shot.

If he pans out, do we call conspiracy on the Reds milking our prospects?

 

[calsnowskier]

It hurts, but the more our outgoing products do well, the more other teams want to deal with us...

 

[LHG]

It hurts, but the more our outgoing products do well, the more other teams want to deal with us...

I liked it better when the outgoing prospects that I ranted about being traded ended up not working out for the new teams (not really, but long term, it does make the trades more palatable).

 

[MarcoPolo]

I liked it better when the outgoing prospects that I ranted about being traded ended up not working out for the new teams (not really, but long term, it does make the trades more palatable).

Speaking of which, while I'm sure his career is far from over, but Zack Wheeler has sure NOT turned out to be a super hot pitcher for the Mets : Zack Wheeler Stats | Baseball-Reference.com

 

[LHG]

Speaking of which, while I'm sure his career is far from over, but Zack Wheeler has sure NOT turned out to be a super hot pitcher for the Mets : Zack Wheeler Stats | Baseball-Reference.com

While not quite as bad, the 2017 Mets have been having a similar season to the Giants. I have a co-worker who's a Mets' fan and we commiserate every so often, although he was a bit happier than I was Monday morning. Hopefully, Wheeler can turn it around when he gets healthy.

 

[SFGRTB]

Giants prospect Joan Gregorio tested positive for Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid, and is suspended for the remainder of 2017. That's really a big shame. Stanozolol is like 1A under banned substances, no excuses there really.

 

[LHG]

Giants prospect Joan Gregorio tested positive for Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid, and is suspended for the remainder of 2017. That's really a big shame. Stanozolol is like 1A under banned substances, no excuses there really.