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Bits And Pieces
Some bits and pieces of Giants news today:
The Giants will be shutting down Tim Lincecum for the rest of the season effective this-very-minute. Linecum has thrown 140 innings this year in the majors but he also threw another 31 innings in the minors. For all the talk about Lincecum having a rubber arm it doesn’t make sense to risk his health by trying to squeeze a couple of more starts out of him. Also, consider that Lincecum’s combined 171 innings thrown this year, will be the most innings he’s ever thrown in an entire season. In his three years at the University of Washington, he threw 112.1, 104.1, and 125.1 innings. Bochy gets some credit for this one:
“We just added it all up and said, ‘You know what, there’s just not enough to gain by throwing him out there the next couple of starts,’” Bochy said. “This guy’s too valuable to us. He’s our future, and we’ll just go ahead and rest him up and get him ready for next year.”
Good Boch. Now, lets work on your veteranitis! Lincecum ends this year with a 4.00 ERA in 146.1 IP with 150 SO’s, good for a ERA+ of 111. The last Giants rooke pitcher to pitch at least 120 innings and post an ERA under 4.00 or lower, was our old friend Jerome Williams. In his rookie season of 2003, he posted a 3.30 ERA in 131 IP. Williams should serve as a caution to us all, young pitchers can sometimes be unpredictable. At one point the “Big Three” of Williams, Ainsworth, and Foppert had Giants fans clamoring over future visions of Cy Youngs and championships. It turns out it just wasn’t in the cards for Williams, Ainsworth, and Foppert. Best of luck to Tim! Click here to see the other 12 Giants rookie pitchers to post a ERA of 4.00 or under in their initial season.
Baseball America has posted their top 20 AZL prospects. The A’s, Brewers, Rangers, Royals, Angels, Cubs, Mariners, and Padres all have teams in the AZL. The Giants had the most prospects out of any other team in the AZL with 4 making the top 20. 3B Angel Villalona topped the chart as the #1 AZL prospect and (#3) SS/2B Nick Noonan and (#6) RHP Wilber Bucardo also made the top 10. Charlie Culberson was ranked #15. While Andy D’Alessio didn’t make the list because of his age, he’s 22 after playing college ball, he did lead the league in HRs with 14 longballs. Not too bad for a 19th round pick. I like D’Alessio even though I’ve heard some rumors that he’s got a hole in his swing, I can’t knock him for hitting (.306/.376/.624) against the younger competition. He did what he was supposed to do.
I’m very interested in Wilber Bucardo who apparently has “the heaviest sinker in the league” which he runs between 90-95mph. He also has a slider that’s got potential to be a plus pitch for him. He posted a superb GO/AO rate of 3.16 which means that for every out recorded by air, roughly 3.16 outs were recorded by ground. Power-sinker pitchers like Brandon Webb and Chien-Ming Wang have found great success in the major leagues by keeping the ball on the ground. Bucardo had a 1.94 ERA in 60 innings pitched.
A little late but the AFL rosters were announced a couple of weeks ago. The Giants will be sending 2B/OF Eugenio Velez, LHP Jonathan Sanchez, OF Dan Ortmeier, OF Nate Schierholtz, RHP Scott Munter, RHP Nick Pereira, RHP Brian Anderson, and RHP Sergio Romo.
Romo had a very good year with San Jose, posting an ERA of 1.36 in 60-some innings. He’s old for his league (25 years old) and his fastball doesn’t go much past 90mph but his command and control are very, very good. I’ll also be keeping my eyes on Sanchez, hoping that he work his way into the starting rotation in ‘08 and Nick Pereia, who was fast tracked last year all the way to AAA before he scuffled and was sent back to AA this season. Pereira probably doesn’t profile much more than a 5th starter but I’ll be watching him nonetheless. He bounced back this year and had himself a fine season in AA. He posted a 3.39 ERA in 143.1 innings for the Connecticut Defenders. I have no idea why Munter is heading to the AFL but I’am hoping it’s his last chance to prove himself.
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Update
The news broke after I posted today’s entry but Barry Bonds has announced that he will not be returning to the Giants in 2008.
This journal will be one of my last entries as a San Francisco Giant. Yesterday, I was told by the Giants that they will not be bringing me back for the 2008 season. During the conversation with Peter McGowan I was told that my play this year far exceeded any expectations the Giants had, but that the organization decided this year would be my last season in San Francisco. Although I am disappointed, I’ve always said baseball is a business — and I respect their decision.
Even though the Giants should be entering a period of rebuilding, one in which Bonds really shouldn’t be a part of the equation, it’s still sad to see him go. The parallels to Willie Mays are strong with this one. Mays played his last year and a half with the Mets, one in which he was a shadow of himself, hitting (.211/.303/.344) in his 1973 full season with the Mets. I’m sure that Bonds will be able to eclipse those numbers because he can still hit, and a move to the AL where he could DH might actually rejuvenate him some. Not having to play the field could be good for his bat.
But when it comes down to it, Bonds was one of my guys, wore my colors, so I was a fan. What he did on the field was nothing short of amazing, extraordinary, spectacular, any word that you’d want to use to describe his playing style just doesn’t do it justice. Barry was one of the reasons that the franchise didn’t have to move out of San Francisco, when Bonds became a Giant in 1993 he instantly made an impact. He won the MVP that year and the Giants surged to win 103 games, only to have their hearts broken and finish 2nd place to the Braves (this was before the Wild Card and if their was such a thing in that time, the Giants would have surely been the Wild Card winners). Bonds helped to make Giants baseball interesting again and ultimately was one of the factors that helped keep the team in San Francisco.
So long to Barry and good luck chasing that elusive World Series ring, I’ll be rooting hard for you to finally find it.
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One Of Us
Thursday, July 19th, 2007
Depois do acontecido de ontem, o trágico acidente com o avião da TAM, recebi um link de um amigo, que se tratava de um clip no YouTube.
Não sabia do que se tratava até assistir e por incrivel que pareça a música traduziu tudo aquilo que eu não conseguia dizer com palavras.
Nessas horas é que paramos pra pensar se isso é justo ?
Ou como diz na letra da música: ” What would you ask if you had just one question ?”
O que você perguntaria ?
Abaixo vai o link da música para quem quiser escutar e a letra original e uma tradução da mesma, apesar de não ter escrito muito, hoje é melhor ficar por aqui mesmo.
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Joane Osborne - One Of Us
If God had a name, what would it be ?
And would you call it to his face
If you were faced with Him in all his glory ?
What would you ask if you had just one question ?
Yeah, yeah, god is great
Yeah, yeah, god is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
What if God was one of us ?
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on a bus
Trying to make His way home
If God had a face, what would it look like ?
And would you want to see
If seeing meant that you would have to believe
In things like heaven and in Jesus and the Saints
And all the prophets
Yeah, yeah, god is great
Yeah, yeah, god is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
What if God was one of us
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on a bus
Trying to make His way home
Just trying to make his way home
Back up to heaven all alone
Nobody calling on the phone
Excepty for the Pope maybe in Rome
Yeah, yeah, god is great
Yeah, yeah, god is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
What if God was one of us
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on a bus
Trying to make His way home
Just trying to make his way home
Like a holy rolling stone
Back up to heaven all alone
Just trying to make his way home
Nobody calling on the phone
Excepty for the Pope maybe in Rome
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Se Deus tivesse um nome, qual seria?
E você o chamaria [pelo nome] em sua cara
Se você estivesse em frente a Ele em toda sua glória?
O que você indagaria se tivesse apenas uma pergunta?
Sim, sim, Deus é grande,
Sim, sim, Deus é bom.
Sim, sim, sim, sim, sim…
Se Deus fosse um de nós?
Simplesmente um desajeitado como um de nós?
Simplesmente um estranho num ônibus,
Tentando fazer seu caminho pra casa?
Se Deus tivesse um rosto, como se pareceria?
E você desejaria ver,
Se ver significasse que você teria de crer
Em coisas como o ParaÃso e em Jesus e nos Santos
E em todos os Profetas?
Sim, sim, Deus é grande,
Sim, sim, Deus é bom.
Sim, sim, sim, sim, sim…
Se Deus fosse um de nós?
Simplesmente um desajeitado como um de nós?
Simplesmente um estranho num ônibus,
Tentando fazer seu caminho pra casa?
Simplesmente tentando fazer seu caminho pra casa
De volta ao ParaÃso, totalmente sozinho.
Ninguém chamando ao telefone,
Exceto pelo Papa, talvez em Roma.
Sim, sim, Deus é grande,
Sim, sim, Deus é bom.
Sim, sim, sim, sim, sim…
Se Deus fosse um de nós?
Simplesmente um desajeitado como um de nós?
Simplesmente um estranho num ônibus,
Tentando fazer seu caminho pra casa?
Simplesmente tentando fazer seu caminho pra casa
Como um nômade santo,
De volta ao ParaÃso, totalmente sozinho…
Simplesmente tentando fazer seu caminho pra casa
Ninguém chamando ao telefone,
Exceto pelo Papa, talvez em Roma.
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[ September 15, 2007 12:01 am to October 15, 2007 11:00 pm. ] Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration in which America recognizes the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
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How to Buy Designer Handbags
June 22nd, 2007
Handbags will forever be the ultimate fashion accessory for women of all ages. You can easily make a fashion statement with whoever great designer you are carrying on your shoulders. The expensive designer bag has also become a status symbol, since not everyone can afford to buy such costly bags. Most would have to opt for the knockoff bags, which come at a cheaper price, costing only but a fraction of the original handbags. But owning a stylish designer handbag gives a sense of pride and satisfaction to its owner, despite spending thousands of dollars to have the latest bag from the hottest designer in the fashion world. Often, it’s really hard to tell the difference between an imitation handbag and the real thing. So to avoid getting a run out of your money when purchasing an authentic designer handbag, here are a few friendly tips when shopping for that brand new, in-season Prada tote bag or Dior gaucho bag:
First, remember that fake designer handbags are aplenty and are so common in the market nowadays. Make sure that you are buying from a reputable store which sells high end bags and accessories. The same also goes when shopping online. Choose well-known sites and review the terms and conditions of the website to check the origin of the items that are being sold.
Do some personal research on how to identify the authenticity of particular designer handbags. Be as specific as possible and give a strong eye to detail. There are specific authentication guides posted in several forums on the web which gives detailed information on the authenticity of bags made for various designers. Pictorial guides reveal in detail characteristics like design, color, serial numbers, and price to give you an idea on what to look for in your chosen designer handbag. Expert reviews and opinions are also useful in helping you choose which designer handbag is perfect for you.
If you’re buying a handbag as a special treat for yourself, shop wisely! Designer handbags are great but are overly expensive. Most women splurge and purchase them even if they don’t really afford buying such items and are actually breaking their budget. If you’re not planning on building a collection of Louis Vuitton handbags, choose one that would prove to be a classic. Remember that trendy handbags easily go out of style just as fast as the seasons change. So if you can’t afford to keep up with the fashion pace, purchase a handbag that’s been around for years and still remains in that particular designer brand’s fashion line. For example, Prada’s Lunch tote has been available for 20 years and is still being featured in Prada’s line every year. You’ll never go out of style with this handbag!
Paying thousands of dollars for a handbag is basically paying for the name and the design that goes into the bag. Choose a design that you really have the hots for and one that goes easily with your wardrobe. Pay special attention to the details of the bag. Check for the stitches, they should be tiny and discreet, and not flashy and cheaply done. Monograms should also be clearly printed. Watch out for smudges and inaccuracies in the design. Don’t splurge on something just because it’s the ‘it’ bag of today. If you can’t see yourself wearing the bag in the long run or you’re having minor doubts about purchasing the bag, then simply don’t buy it! Spend your big bucks on a bag that you really desire to have, so that you’ll feel a sense of fulfillment when carrying that designer handbag.
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January 16th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Yep. That’s good stuff. I guess that’s why cross training is good too. Works different muscles and forces your body to adapt in different ways. I guess mine has a long way to adapt before it gets up to marathon quality. Hopefully it will burn lots of fat doing it.
Oh, and I hope you froze off a body part today
January 16th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Nope, nothing froze off. A few things got cold and froze a bit, especially at the outset running out into the wind, but I was fine by the time I got home and anything that was cold warmed up within 10 or 15 minutes of being inside. Heheh.