2016 News & Transactions

[Mays-Fan]

I love how no one seems to be talking about the Giants, despite us having the #3 BRIB with a bullet.

 

[Mays-Fan]

Bradley's streak in definite jeopardy. He's 0-3 and may only get one more AB.

 

[calsnowskier]

I love how no one seems to be talking about the Giants, despite us having the #3 BRIB with a bullet.

To be fair, the Giants are playing out of their shoes right now. 13/14 is pretty unsustainable...

 

[Mays-Fan]

Bradley's streak in definite jeopardy. He's 0-3 and may only get one more AB.

If the next batter gets on, Bradley gets one more AB.

Edit: Nope. Streak ends at 29.

 

[Mays-Fan]

To be fair, the Giants are playing out of their shoes right now. 13/14 is pretty unsustainable...

Sure, but you don't need to sustain 13/14 to get the BRIB. 7/11 will do if the Cubbies would regress to the mean a bit here.

 

[calsnowskier]

Sure, but you don't need to sustain 13/14 to get the BRIB. 7/11 will do if the Cubbies would regress to the mean a bit here.

Don't need brib. Just need britw.

 

[LHG]

A few items of note:

Edwin Escobar recalled by Diamondbacks
Heath Hembree optioned by Red Sox
Eric Surkamp recalled by Athletics
Jason Grilli traded to Blue Jays
Marlon Byrd rumored to get a suspension for PED use

 

[SFGRTB]

A few items of note:

Edwin Escobar recalled by Diamondbacks
Heath Hembree optioned by Red Sox
Eric Surkamp recalled by Athletics
Jason Grilli traded to Blue Jays
Marlon Byrd rumored to get a suspension for PED use

Byrd gets 162

 

[dredinis21]

As I posted on the main MLB board, one had to wonder how a player of his caliber was able to sustain success given his age.

 

[calsnowskier]

Makes more sense now why the Giants had essentially zero interest in him in the offseason.

 

[tzill]

A few items of note:

Edwin Escobar recalled by Diamondbacks
Heath Hembree optioned by Red Sox
Eric Surkamp recalled by Athletics
Jason Grilli traded to Blue Jays
Marlon Byrd rumored to get a suspension for PED use

And Ishi is a FA

 

[Stokes1931]

Marlon Byrd suspended 162 games after failing second PED test


"Today, I have accepted a 1 year suspension by Major League Baseball. Recently, I was notified that I had tested positive for Ipamorelin, a peptide prohibited by the JDA. In 2012, I tested positive for the medication Tamoxifen, which I was using on the advice of a physician for a medical condition resulting from surgery, and I accepted my suspension without challenge.

"Since that time, I have paid close attention to the substances that are banned by the Joint Drug Agreement, as I had no intention of taking any banned substances. I relied upon a medical professional for assistance and advice with respect to the supplements that I was taking. However, certain supplements I was taking were not on the NSF Certified for Sport list, and therefore, I assumed certain risks in taking them.

"When I learned that I had tested positive for Ipamorelin, I retained the services of private counsel and an independent chemist to determine the origin of the Ipamorelin test result because I never knowingly ingested Ipamorelin. After an extensive investigation by my lawyers and an independent chemist, it was concluded that the most likely source of Ipamorelin was a tainted supplement.

"I alone am responsible for what I put in my body, and therefore, I have decided for forgo my right to an appeal in this matter and accept the suspension. I apologize for any harm this has caused the Cleveland Indians, Indians’ fans, my teammates, and most importantly, my family."

 

[calsnowskier]

"You got caught, brother."

 

[LHG]

In less exciting news, Cody Hall got called up by the Marlins and Tommy Joseph looks to get more playing time at 1st base - Phils' Mackanin sitting Howard to 'clear his head'

 

[SFGRTB]

Marlon Byrd suspended 162 games after failing second PED test


"Today, I have accepted a 1 year suspension by Major League Baseball. Recently, I was notified that I had tested positive for Ipamorelin, a peptide prohibited by the JDA. In 2012, I tested positive for the medication Tamoxifen, which I was using on the advice of a physician for a medical condition resulting from surgery, and I accepted my suspension without challenge.

"Since that time, I have paid close attention to the substances that are banned by the Joint Drug Agreement, as I had no intention of taking any banned substances. I relied upon a medical professional for assistance and advice with respect to the supplements that I was taking. However, certain supplements I was taking were not on the NSF Certified for Sport list, and therefore, I assumed certain risks in taking them.

"When I learned that I had tested positive for Ipamorelin, I retained the services of private counsel and an independent chemist to determine the origin of the Ipamorelin test result because I never knowingly ingested Ipamorelin. After an extensive investigation by my lawyers and an independent chemist, it was concluded that the most likely source of Ipamorelin was a tainted supplement.

"I alone am responsible for what I put in my body, and therefore, I have decided for forgo my right to an appeal in this matter and accept the suspension. I apologize for any harm this has caused the Cleveland Indians, Indians’ fans, my teammates, and most importantly, my family."

Certainly took more responsibility than most other players I've seen to this point. I guess that counts for something.

 

[SFGRTB]

Timmeh made his Bee's debut today.

 

[Stokes1931]

UPDATED: Giants' Hunter Pence to undergo surgery - Giants Extra

Giants right fielder Hunter Pence will undergo surgery to reattach a torn right hamstring tendon, a procedure that comes with a two-month recovery and rehab time frame.

Manager Bruce Bochy said Pence tore the tendon off the bone near the back of his right knee in Atlanta on Wednesday, when he pulled up lame while trying to beat out an infield hit.

The injury and surgery is similar to what Angel Pagan had in June, 2013. Pagan returned after nine weeks.

 

[SFGRTB]

I'm real happy for Adam Duvall. He has 16 homers so far for Cincy, on pace for 40+. And his defense in LF apparently has held up pretty good. Glad he's getting a shot, and he has not missed a beat so far.

 

[Robotech]

UPDATED: Giants' Hunter Pence to undergo surgery - Giants Extra

That really sucks. And it sounds like it hurts a lot, too.

 

[msgkings322]

I'm real happy for Adam Duvall. He has 16 homers so far for Cincy, on pace for 40+. And his defense in LF apparently has held up pretty good. Glad he's getting a shot, and he has not missed a beat so far.

I'd be happier for him if he was still here doing roughly that (no way he hits 40 going from Cinci to here)