My Future Father-In-Law Is Going to be Ticked
Because it looks like Barry Zito isn't headed to New York to play for the Mets, but will stay in the Bay Area and hurl for the Giants. Ironic, since the composition of the roster had generally made their fans want to do the same. Who can blame them? It's irritating to see pros pocket all that cash, then stand in line with them at the movie theater and watch them get their senior discount, too.
Since he's not really going anywhere, Zito won't even need to sell his house and brave the pricey San Francisco market. Of course, at $18 million per year, he could if he felt the urge. Assuming they ever get younger, this obviously helps the G-Men. But next year, all Zito does is slide into the #1 slot vacated by L.A.'s very own Jason Schmidt. They weren't very good last year, haven't improved over the winter, and I don't see this getting San Francisco back to the top of the NL West. But Zito should have success at whatever they call that stadium these days, and could help the Giants avoid being really bad. Who knows? Zito and a healthy Bonds could prove me wrong, but right now, I still wouldn't worry too much about San Francisco.
BK
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Dodger Dogs; I told you 5 weeks ago we would sign Zito, and Voila!(does this Giants fan have inside info?) Now, with all of our young pitchers on the roster and in AAA that the other teams covet, Sabean will trade for one more big bat and a closer and though shall commence fighting the Pads for the wild card. As I said last month, watch the ticker. It's comin soon!! Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Posted by: Giants Fan | December 29, 2006 at 10:26 PM
BK'
hhehehehe...cool, just checking cuz well, ya never know...I think it's best when at least one of them is aware of the details...sad to know it's a giants family but hey you have DECADES to convert them all... :D
Eric B:
Funny you should mention her royal hindazz...since she does not have a contract yet maybe the giants could use someone with her "...unique limp wristed throwing style..."???
Posted by: grumpy3b | December 29, 2006 at 10:46 PM
You mean Zito doesn't fix that pathetic lineup?
Damn! HAHA
Posted by: Jim | December 30, 2006 at 07:25 AM
Hey Giants fans,
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6317368
HAHAHA
Posted by: Jim | December 30, 2006 at 07:32 AM
Jim,
Thanks for the link. Unfortunately that analysis was based on facts and cogent reasoning -- something I have failed to see so far from the Giant fans who are getting their jollies exposing themselves on the Dodger blog (go figure).
Hmm, sorry. That didn't quite seem to come out the way I intended, but you get my drift. :-)
Len
Posted by: Len Penzo | December 30, 2006 at 11:21 AM
The best part of the Dodger's signing Schmidt was that it took away the Giant's ace and caused them to hit the panic button, in a huge way! What are they thinking giving a guy like Zito a 7 year contract? As a Dodger Fan, I'm thrilled. Zito will plug the huge hole left by Schmidt, but he won't make them any better than they were last year, and he'll be a burden on their payroll for the next 7 years. Life is good right now for Dodger Fans. We are legitimate contenders with plenty of young talent. The grass at Dodger stadium couldn't get any greener . . .
Posted by: Dodger Fan | December 30, 2006 at 12:08 PM
Hey Jim; How many teams has Dayn Perry coached, played on, managed etc that ever won anything. By his looks< I;d guess one. The debate team his freshman year of H.S. Did the yanks, with that powerfull, powerfull line up win it last year? The year before, or the one before that? Let's see, wasn't it the Cards, White sox, marlins, Angels, Bo Sox etc. The ones who grinded out every game with gutty, hard nosed players with a strong desire to win. One more bat and a closer and we are there. Can't wait for April when all the wannabies who have no expierience and history
rant and rave and write how this is this way and that is going to happen. That's why they are writers, sports writes who write fiction. Go to ESPN, Yahoo sports, MLB.com, Fox Sports, etc. Pull the last five years of their predictions and give me their correct percentage. Or just listen for the truth, from your beloved Giants fan. Watch the ticker.
Posted by: Giants Fan | December 30, 2006 at 01:31 PM
Trade Question:
Who do the Mets have that the Dodgers could use?
The Mets need a #1. The Dodgers of course have Penny would he be the "Wright" fit for the Mets? In the "Wight" package of course?
Posted by: grumpy3b | December 30, 2006 at 08:42 PM
Truth hurts Giants fans.
Posted by: Jim | December 30, 2006 at 09:57 PM
Giants Fan,
I gotta admit, you're amusing. But I disagree with you about only the Sportswriters believing that the Giants will not be very good this year. Most non-Giant fans feel this way. I personally think the Giants will contend IF they get a BULLPEN and CLOSER. The old guys are all quality OLD GUYS so they will play competitive baseball, but without a solid pitching corp, you can only do so much. I do like your ex-Angel Bengie Molina pickup and ex-Dodger Dave Roberts. I also think Aurilla (Dodger Killer) is good as insurance, specially if you are worried about the Dodgers. Again, however, you guys still are lacking in PITCHING. ZITO is a solid pitcher but he is NOT a #1. He will struggle this year, partially because I don't think he is a great pitcher and secondly because the pressure of that contract is going to wear on him.
Posted by: Rob | December 31, 2006 at 12:33 AM
Hey Rob, the pitching was a mess last year. I think Zito and Cain(who can only be helped by Zito), will be #1 and #2with 15-16 wins each. I look for Matt Morris to come back with 13-16 W's(I just found out last night he pitched the whole second half last year with a busted rib)!Lowry was dominent with his curve but had a strained oblique (sp) most of the year. Look for breakout years for Hennesy and really watch Jonathan Sanchez. He is gonna be a real-real good pitcher.
Once we find a way to dump Benetiz (take him, PLEASE) we have David Cortez pitching in the Mexican league as a closer(15 saves so far this winter). Middle men Kline, Vinnie Chulk,Kevin Correia, (with Sanchez or Hennessey as long man) and Worrell coming back healthy as the set up
man. We still have 3 or 4 AAA guys about ready to come up or and most likely traded for the one more bat we need in right or first base. It looks like we are going to get Russ Ortiz back also and if Righetti can get him back to 75% of what he was and with the D/Backs paying his salary, he should find a nitch. He is healthy, so definately worth the risk. A bench of Klesko, Ritchie A., Sweeney, our young second baseman who is just about ready to take over from Durham and a solid back-up catcher who preformed very solidly last year in a emergency role and I'm thinking good things. 110 win team? No. But 90-95 w's? I think so and that should be enought to win the west and then-how far can a hot, scrappy team go in the playoffs. We have seen it the last 5 years. Deep, solid pitching, pretty good "D", more speed, a bunch of professional hitters manufacturing runs and not waiting for Barry and a 3 run shot to the cove, and a solid bench to rest Barry, Omar, Durham when they need it. Barring Bonds going to jail and more than 2 or 3 extended stays on the DL for the regulars--it's gonna be a fun year. I'll be there at SBC my share of times when you guys are in town, usually section 230 with a Hinny in my grasp and a smile on my face. And remeber to watch the ticker! One or two more solids guys are coming. Your beloved Giants fan.
Posted by: Giants Fan | December 31, 2006 at 10:40 AM
GiantsFan,
Like I said before, I respect your loyalty to your team and like the fact that you are so informed about them. It gives you credibility. BUT, by your own admission, there are a lot of IF'S. 1.) You have to dump Benitez?! How you gonna do that? Nobody wants him. I don't even think the BoSox will take him. 2.) A lot of the pitchers you named aren't proven yet. They have potential but as of today, it's all speculation and not proven. 3.) You admit that SF Giants need another BAT. 4.) Russ Ortiz would be good IF Righetti can get him at 75% of what he used to be... that's a big IF. Have you seen the guy pitch lately? He is terrible. 5.) Barry staying out of Jail??? HUGE IF!! with the Federal government violating all sort of privacy laws to obtain personal information on steroid use, Barry is again going to be scrutinized. Although even if the test comes out that he was positive, they CAN'T get him on perjury b/c he said he did not KNOWINGLY take roids. Showing positive doesn't mean you KNEW... so again the stupid Federal Government is wasting our tax money in attempts to prosecute a guy they can't get.
Posted by: Rob | January 01, 2007 at 02:13 PM
Happy New Year Rob;
Yes, there are some iff's, but of course that's why they play the game. I think you will see the pitching staff come together very nicely. Yes, we are counting on some potential coming to fruition for it to be a good year, but there is so much young depth there we only need half of them to get it this year. Another guy to watch is Lipsicon(sp), this kid is gonna be lights out! Ortiz is not done yet and would be a project, but if it works he will be a good middle man. Benetiz is done, even if we eat his contract. If the kid Cortez does not pan out at closer, there WILL be a trade. Barry is Barry, like it or not. As you know, money works wonders with our justice system with sports stars (can you say, Kobe, OJ, that jerk of a Linebacker for the Ravens .....need I go on)! He still is not signed and it's my opinion if he keeps dickin around, they might tell him to pound it and then we make another trade, maybe Jones from the Cubs. We finally have some postion players about ready and definately trade able, so don,t worry, Sabien will put a very good team on the field. Don't worry, you won't be forced to not watch the Dogs/ Gigante games because we can't stay on the same field with you!!!! :) common April---I can't wait.
Posted by: Giants Fan | January 02, 2007 at 12:49 PM