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Wilsonl
Giants pitchers are natural grown!
Jslonim2
Except zito
Wilsonl
Ewwwww..
YanksFanSince78
“So is weed”
-Timmy
comegys
Bumgarner was the 10th pick of the 2007 draft
Jslonim2
Way was Cain?????????
Jslonim2
What was coin
Dufresne Carter
25th pick of 2002 draft
Jay Patel
He was a High School Product made his debut at the age of 20
sports33
double fail
KD4315
Brian Sabean didn’t sign Zito. He didn’t want him. The owner at the time made that move.
Jay Patel
With Jason Schmidt leaving us for the rival Dodgers we were more desperate in obtaining an “ACE” like starter
John Anthony
I think most teams are going to take the Giant’s approach… look at the Yankees: The Killer B’s, Phillies: Colvin, Cosart, May, Biddle, Braves: Teheran, Delgado, Minor, Hanson as just a few examples. Also, I think in the next 3 years it’s going to become a pitching/defense/speed kind of game vs. sheer power… if it hasn’t already.
The_Silver_Stacker
Not to discount your post which you made a very good point, but I think you have to credit the Rays instead of the Giants approach to developing prospects in general, they set an example back in 08 and obviously this past season the Giants further cemented that is the way to go.
Zach Young
Also known as.. Don’t Become a Pirate
Jay Patel
Pirates are just unlucky. Look at the draftees they missed out on
The_Silver_Stacker
That is true, but at the same time for YEARS they were being cheap and passed on some really fine players.
YanksFanSince78
Unlucky or really bad talent evaluators (up untilmaybe the last 3 or 4 drafts or so)
Zach Young
i wouldnt call pirates drafts unlucky.. being inept is not a sign of unluckiness
dgrfns
Blanton may be a BIG pitcher but he is hardly a big-name pitcher.
The_Silver_Stacker
or a big-game pitcher
East Coast Bias
Anyone take a look at the starting pitching free agents for 2012? That group is bleak! The only name worth mentioning is CC, and he may not even be a free agent. I honestly think Edwin Jackson is the best from that group, based primarily on his age (28).
I think teams may want to look for starters through trade, or preferably honing their own arms in the farm. Free agency does not look good next year.
Lunchbox45
Free Agency is brutal
Almost every player who makes it to free agency gets over paid in $ and years. The new trend is to draft well, stock up and when a pitcher shows potential in its first few years to sign them to decent contract.. Jon Lester is a prime example, Ricky Romero could be one too.
Point being, the emphasis has been put back on scouting, drafting and player development. .. and I like it
The_Silver_Stacker
It’s such a simple idea even the Yankees can do it
East Coast Bias
I’m not gonna sit here and say that I don’t like free agency, but the small market approach of building your own guys through the farm does have an added bonus when they succeed. There’s more of an attachment from a fan’s perspective.
Commander_Nate
Mark Buerhle and Joel Pineiro will both be FAs next winter. Scott Kazmir and Yu Darvish might be as well. Still, you’re right – Jackson is probably the best of that group unless Darvish is as awesome as advertised, which he just might be.
East Coast Bias
Oh snap, I forgot about Darvish! He will totally be the prize of next year if he comes over. I need to make some Japanese friends. I’m trying to buy a Darvish jersey but can’t understand the language on websites. The furthest I got was putting into the shopping cart, after that, no idea how to pay and input address.
YanksFanSince78
Go lo a language translation site. Can’ thelp you with the address input thing though.
The_Silver_Stacker
Bumgarner is going to have a breakout year and think the Giants will have a fine season. Curious to see how the pitching staff reacts from the additional innings brought on from last postseason.
Bye Bye Baby Bonanza
Go Giants!!!
Guest 7089
Step 1. Produce a terrible baseball team. Example 2005 Dodgers and Giants
Step 2. Have stupid teams not draft the guy you want. Example – The Giants and Dodgers both got the best pitchers after 5-6 pitchers already came off the board.. Uhh whoops?
Step 3. well I haven’t gotten there yet.