tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post161184690608216717..comments2024-03-19T04:05:54.356-07:00Comments on When the Giants Come to Town...: Hot Stove Update: Projecting Emmanuel BurrissDrBGiantsfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574563470247927739noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-10691495731924170942011-12-20T03:15:29.514-08:002011-12-20T03:15:29.514-08:00Neurologic injuries are always tough to predict be...Neurologic injuries are always tough to predict because as soon as you think you can make a definitive statement, a patient comes along who does way better than anyone could reasonably hope. <br /><br />Without knowing the details of his case, it seems like Bryan Stow has made a lot of progress at a fairly late stage of his recovery which is itself a bit unusual. One of my mottos in this business is "never say never and never say always." It has held me in good stead.<br /><br />Having said all that it does seem like a high probability that Bryan will have significant long term damage.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-53803751181818882872011-12-19T23:18:46.659-08:002011-12-19T23:18:46.659-08:00burres on a minor league contract is smart...giant...burres on a minor league contract is smart...giants very thin in fresno<br /><br />rangers got darvish...gl to him and them<br /><br />saw the stow piece on nbc tonite....i want the filth who beat him to rot in prison<br /><br />doc, i know its not your specialty, but what are the chances of recovery with severe frontal lobe damage?<br /><br />according to the report, the doctors expect him to be permanently disabled and in need of lifetime care...that really hurts<br /><br />here was a guy who wasnt just a giants fan, but worked sharks games as a paramedic, and donated his services as a medic to the sj giants<br /><br />its just not rightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-64251923297780259452011-12-19T20:14:42.338-08:002011-12-19T20:14:42.338-08:00I kind of like the Burres signing. He's got a...I kind of like the Burres signing. He's got a little cutter that Trevor Wilson taught him plus a decent changeup. He's decent insurance against a 5'th starter meltdown.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-78397146705923944842011-12-19T16:41:31.353-08:002011-12-19T16:41:31.353-08:00Well there's the first minor league pitching d...Well there's the first minor league pitching deal for the year, return of 31st round 2000 draftee Brian Burres. <br /><br />Is Whiteside a major league deal? SI reported it as a minor/major for 175K/600K if he makes it. Now its looking like its a major league deal. <br /><br />And Handy Manny is back in the fold officially at 600K.<br /><br />Beyond the Box Score has an interesting chart on pitchers who are left in FA this year. At the bottom? One Rich Harden. One of these years he's going to stay healthy, right? Right?Shankbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803824507120403397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-9351029817529514602011-12-19T16:23:13.398-08:002011-12-19T16:23:13.398-08:00Like the Burriss speed addition, and yes, since th...Like the Burriss speed addition, and yes, since the Giants Way is to win one run games he could be an important piece on the 25-man. I had to shudder watching Burriss hit last year. Not just no power, NO power. I don't remember him hitting a ball past an outfielder. Hopefully Burriss gets some magic inside, because he could be useful if he can get to first base.Monterey Sharkhttp://www.eollinger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-71322013597995552672011-12-19T10:09:42.940-08:002011-12-19T10:09:42.940-08:00Just read on mlbtraderumors that Omar Vizquel woul...Just read on mlbtraderumors that Omar Vizquel would come back to the Giants. I guess i'm a complete homer, as Vizquel is my favorite player ever to wear the big league duds, but his flexibility at 3B/SS/2B, his smaller salary and his ability to be phenomenal in the clubhouse make me think he could be a great addition. Again. Thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-12475946229321435802011-12-19T07:39:45.478-08:002011-12-19T07:39:45.478-08:00On that note, I really think the Giants need to co...On that note, I really think the Giants need to consider moving Freddy Sanchez down to the 7 spot. It breaks up the left handed batters. Freddy is a great natural hitter, and does a lot of the gritty play the game right things you want in the #2 spot, but his lack of power and walks do take their toll. The folks at MCC love to get on Bochy for his "CF leads off, 2b bats 2nd" mentality but it's sort of true. If 2b bats 7th and SS bats 8th, you have Freddy/Fonty in the 7 hole and Crawford/Manny in the 8 hole. Of course the problem gets bad when its Manny/Crawford 7/8 but in that case you just have to praise the defensive range up the middle and buckle in for the 1-0, 2-1 game.Shankbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803824507120403397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-29417143878337782892011-12-19T07:26:57.426-08:002011-12-19T07:26:57.426-08:00HMB (Handy Manny Burriss)... The Giants have been...HMB (Handy Manny Burriss)... The Giants have been unsuccessful in their attempts to teach him to drive the ball. He isn't a small guy, so is it hitting technique? At this point he should embrace his inner slap hitter and bunt, chop and deke. Little annoying soft liners over the middle infield, a la Jamey Carroll. He was our #4 prospect in BA/2007 and you go read that blurb here's the weakness that stands out: He has very little pop, and pitchers at higher levels may be able to overpower him.<br /><br />Here is the good stuff: He has top-of-the-line speed, outstanding range, soft hands and very good instincts. So sure he can be useful, he plays pretty good D - excellent range with some occasional butterfingers. He is fast, and seems to be a more heads up basestealer than Ford. I would hope Bochy can get a little better with the sandbag, there were times last year when everybody knows Ford was running, and sure enough, he was, and sure enough, he was out. The designated pinch runner is a double edged sword.<br /><br />But with a bunch of other fast dudes it gets interesting, because suddenly we're not the plodding station to station team. Within that framework, there are going to be a lot of chances with Huff leaving the game and Manny B rolling into it. Of course it would help if Huff was on base first. The trouble will start with Burriss when he has to take the full time reins. I think HMB is one of the nicest Gints, and I'll root for him but I doubt he can hit enough to be truly useful. But he'll be handy in the roll described. We'll just hold our breath on Franchez dives to the turf.Shankbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803824507120403397noreply@blogger.com