Spring Training 2019

[LHG]

I tried to go to that game, and even had a ticket, but they wouldn't let me through security. My camera lens was too big. The security supervisor suggested that I try to get media credentials, or walk the 20min (round trip) back to my car and put the camera in it, after waiting 15min under the blazing midday sun in the security line and missing the first inning (that wasn't happening). I got a ticket refund after waiting another 20min in the sun for a ticket booth supervisor. I needed, and they gave me, a ride to my car.

None of the other security folks at scores of other minor league or ST games have ever took exception to my gear. You would think Spring Training AZ would have uniform rules throughout their ballparks. Arrgh.

Man, that is frustrating. Sorry to hear you had to deal with that.

 

[LHG]

To the Giants FO - this isn't the outfielder you are looking for, move along - Indians Release Matt Joyce

 

[tzill]

To the Giants FO - this isn't the outfielder you are looking for, move along - Indians Release Matt Joyce

Washed is the term, I think.

 

[SFGRTB]

The more I think about it, the less I understand this "love" for Cameron Maybin. He has an awful bat (revamped swing or no revamped swing) and his numbers glaringly say he does NOT give a platoon advantage to Duggar (an FO with just basic understanding of stats could clearly see that). The fact that he is still in camp, while Shaw and Gerber, with much better offensive springs, feels like the old Sabean regime is back in charge. It just looks like a blatant love of mediocre veterans over the younger guys with at least some potential. Gerber plays center fielder too, so he makes good sense to be carried as the 4th outfielder. I really hope Maybin doesn't make the team but considering he's hitting better than Ferguson (which isn't saying much, Ferguson has been the 2nd worst hitter in camp, behind Avelino. Heliot Ramos' 3 at-bats not counted).

I have hopes for Anthony Garcia

 

[LHG]

I have hopes for Anthony Garcia

Why? Because he's hitting better than Maybin?
He and Henry Ramos are two more reasons I don't get the Gerber demotion. Both are still in camp and are doing much worse than Gerber (but still doing better than Maybin and Ferguson).

 

[tzill]

Why? Because he's hitting better than Maybin?
He and Henry Ramos are two more reasons I don't get the Gerber demotion. Both are still in camp and are doing much worse than Gerber (but still doing better than Maybin and Ferguson).

It is curious; Gerber looks like a major league player. Then again, the PTB know more than we.

 

[LHG]

It is curious; Gerber looks like a major league player. Then again, the PTB know more than we.

Barring a trade in the next week, the 4th outfielder competition has come down to:
Drew Ferguson - .111/.294/.111 (27 ABs)
Anthony Garcia - .216/.250/.432 (37 ABs)
Cameron Maybin - .167/.239/.238 (42 ABs)
Henry Ramos - .229/.270/.286 (35 ABs)

Garcia, at least, is hitting better than Williamson (who is start to hit terribly in spring). Meanwhile Shaw slashed .217/.250/.522 and Gerber slashed .421/.429/.579 before their demotions.

 

[tzill]

Whelp, FZ signed Matt Joyce to a minor league contract.

#lowrisk

 

[LHG]

Whelp, FZ signed Matt Joyce to a minor league contract.

#lowrisk

According to his 2018 (and 2016) numbers - #lowreward. Pass.

(Had a bad feeling when I aw that the Indians released him. Thus, my earlier post).

 

[Hangman]

I hate this. Just play the younger kids. We always get washed up players

 

[tzill]

I hate this. Just play the younger kids. We always get washed up players

Newsflash: it's a MINOR league deal. No need to get poopy.

 

[Stokes1931]

Newsflash: it's a MINOR league deal. No need to get poopy.

Just practicing the the regular season. Gotta get the bowels and the sphincter in shape, dontchaknow.

 

[SFGRTB]

Whelp, FZ signed Matt Joyce to a minor league contract.

#lowrisk

I don't hate this, would probably prefer him to Parra. Still doesn't really do much to address CF.

 

[calsnowskier]

I don't hate this, would probably prefer him to Parra. Still doesn't really do much to address CF.

Much literally does not work in that sentence...

 

[SFGRTB]

Much literally does not work in that sentence...

He played 8 innings there in 2018, get off my back! !

 

[tzill]

Gs looking good tonight. Belt, Craw, Solarte, Dozens, PomPom all doing well.

Longo....not so much

 

[tzill]

Duggar and Parra looking good too.

Cmon Longo...

 

[tzill]

Buster looking good too.

 

[tzill]

A righteous beatdown.

 

[tzill]

Pandamonium!!