Category Archives: Draft
2009 Draft Prospects: An Early Look
The Giants currently boast fourth-worst record in the majors, pretty much vindicating smug prognosticators nationwide. (Hey, whatever takes the attention away from living in their mother’s basement, right?) The silver lining in this giant, black, killer tornado wielding cloud? Assuming … Continue reading
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Minor Leagues, Big Spenders
The Sports Agent Blog notes that, once the Buster Posey signing becomes official, the Giants will have signed both their first-round pick and their third-round pick (Roger Kieschnick) to the highest bonuses awarded to players selected in that round. Add … Continue reading
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Washed Up Major Leaguers Seek Brains
A hopeful start by the youth-infused lineup is once again obliterated by a haggard bullpen. But I’m sure you all are more ticked at something else: LaTroy Freaking Hawkins. I can’t even believe he has a job. But, of course, … Continue reading
BREAKING: Posey, Kieschnick, Crawford Sign; Giants Grow A Pair
Baggarly (of course) has the scoop: The Giants are on the cusp of signing first-round pick Buster Posey to a major league contract worth roughly $7.5 million, industry sources told the Mercury News. [Snip] The Giants also went beyond the … Continue reading
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Posey Wins Golden Spikes, Wants Money To Buy Golden Spikes
First, the good news: Buster Posey, the Giants first-round pick in last month’s MLB Draft, won the Golden Spikes Award as the nation’s top college player, finishing a sweep of pretty much every major award he could win. Now the … Continue reading
Filed under Buster Posey, Draft, Matt Cain
’08 Draft Expert Q&A
I promised more original draft analysis and I would never break a promise to the four regular readers of this blog (although, if people share computers in prison, it could be many more). Orange Black and Blue is very happy … Continue reading
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More Draft Coverage (Now With Umlauts!)
I continue to sort through the smörgåsbord of various Giants draft coverage out there. Baggarly has a chat with new scouting director John Barr, who presumably is responsible for the shift in this year’s change in draft philosophy. Some interesting … Continue reading
Filed under Buster Posey, Draft, Minors
Vlad 2.0
I’m sure you all remember the TBS permaplay classic A Christmas Story. You know, the tale of the lovable Ralphie, who wants nothing more than an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model BB gun for Christmas. His repeated requests … Continue reading
Filed under Angel Villalona, Buster Posey, Draft, Minors, Tim Lincecum
Links Cure All
We never really had a chance given tonight’s matchup. Luckily, the Pat Misch experiment looks to be nearing its merciful end, as Kevin Correia looks fired up and ready to go. Credit Aaron Cook, who is turning into a legitimate … Continue reading
Filed under Buster Posey, Draft, Jonathan Sanchez, Kevin Correia, Merkin Valdez, Minors, Noah Lowry, Pat Misch, Tim Lincecum
