Category Archives: Madison Bumgarner

Freak Show

I’ve been remiss in recently overlooking some of the great writing of fellow Lunatic Fringe bloggers, an oversight I look to correct with some gusto here and now. It goes without saying that today’s game was an absolutely marvelous way … Continue reading

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Filed under Brad Hennessey, Brian Wilson, Buster Posey, Jack Taschner, Madison Bumgarner, Tim Lincecum, Travis Ishikawa, Tyler Walker, Vinnie Chulk

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

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Filed under Angel Villalona, Buster Posey, Conor Gillaspie, Draft, Geno Espineli, John Bowker, Jose Castillo, Madison Bumgarner, Matt Palmer, Nick Noonan, Tim Lincecum

Freak Is Fine, Giants Still Suck; Bye Bye Bowker?

From Extra Baggs: He’s OK, according to his agent, and expects to make his next start. The liner hit him on the tibia just below the knee. Bad bruise. You may breathe normally now. Well [gasp] said. Give [gasp] me … Continue reading

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Filed under Brian Sabean, Bruce Bochy, Buster Posey, Carney Lansford, Emmanuel Burriss, John Bowker, Jonathan Sanchez, Madison Bumgarner, Pablo Sandoval, Rich Aurilia, Tim Alderson, Tim Lincecum

Backe to the Minors

Despite the Giants best efforts to win all of their games on infield singles collected in the ninth inning, they managed to make Brandon Backe look like Cy Young as they fell to the Disastros Monday. Squeaking out only four … Continue reading

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Filed under Brian Sabean, Buster Posey, Fred Lewis, Ivan Ochoa, Jonathan Sanchez, Madison Bumgarner, Nick Noonan, Pablo Sandoval, Rich Aurilia, Tim Alderson

Trade Deadline News No Match for Veriz*n Crappiness

You can pin the no-post weekend on a certain unnamed internet service provider that, quite frankly, never delivered on their said promises of a telecommunications entourage. I’m sure the loyal crazies, er, readers of the blog were up in arms … Continue reading

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Filed under Angel Villalona, Bengie Molina, Brian Sabean, Bruce Bochy, Fred Lewis, Jack Taschner, Madison Bumgarner, Matt Cain, Omar Vizquel, Randy Winn, Rich Aurilia, Rumors, Tim Lincecum, Tyler Walker

Straws Clutched Much?

So the Giants continue their domination of the Washington Natgonnaworkhereanymores. Rich Aurilia, Omar Vizquel, and Bengie Molina each contributed mightily to the win. And would-be Olympian Geno Espineli get his first ML W. Now I may come off as snarky, … Continue reading

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Filed under Bengie Molina, Brian Sabean, Bruce Bochy, Buster Posey, Eliezer Alfonzo, Geno Espineli, Jack Taschner, Madison Bumgarner, Omar Vizquel, Randy Winn, Rich Aurilia, Steve Holm

Baseball Resumes, As Does Ineptitude

It’s true what they say: absence does make the heart grow fonder. “They” often neglect to mention, however, that absence also makes the brain forget. Forget, for example, how much the Giants suck. And so it goes: Matt Cain continues … Continue reading

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Don’t Mess With The Zito

Billy Sadler is a cross between Billy Madison and Adam Sandler – although you can’t help but root for the goofy protagonist, his later performances have left you wanting for the simpler days when a fight between shampoo and conditioner … Continue reading

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Filed under Barry Zito, Billy Sadler, Buster Posey, Jonathan Sanchez, Madison Bumgarner, Matt Cain

2007 Draft: 2008 Draft Ain’t All That

As I mentioned a couple of days back, the second of our 2007 first-rounders, 19 year old Tim Alderson, was named to the Cal League All-Star team as a member of the Single-A San Jose Giants. Madison Bumgarner is currently … Continue reading

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