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Big_League_Slugger · 06-01-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FWELR

ha, i would've taken a pair of old gym socks for him. im going to buy a messenger jersey asap just because i now think he's god.

besides Lincecum, of course.

If he doesn't work in Florida this time around it's not a big deal. We got a sweet deal for him. The giants are EATING his contract for the most part.

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Benitez is owed $5,066,666 from the remainder of his $7.6 million salary this year, of which Florida will pay $333,333 and San Francisco will pay $4,733,333.

FWELR · 06-02-2007, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Big_League_Slugger

If he doesn't work in Florida this time around it's not a big deal. We got a sweet deal for him. The giants are EATING his contract for the most part.

yes, but i would've taken the deal if you guys payed 1 penny of his contract. been doing some research on messenger and... he is no bum. a vegas kid who said yesterday night that he's glad he can move closer to home by the coming to the giants. a big guy who can definately bring the heat, a very respectable ERA of 2.66 and he's only 26. i hope benitez can do at least something for you. i never liked that guy and nobody here did, either.

Big_League_Slugger · 06-02-2007, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FWELR

yes, but i would've taken the deal if you guys payed 1 penny of his contract. been doing some research on messenger and... he is no bum. a vegas kid who said yesterday night that he's glad he can move closer to home by the coming to the giants. a big guy who can definately bring the heat, a very respectable ERA of 2.66 and he's only 26. i hope benitez can do at least something for you. i never liked that guy and nobody here did, either.

I always liked Messenger

Benitez made his 07 marlin debut by going 1 inning, throwing a total of 9 pitches with one K. So, a successful debut

maddmaxx46 · 06-02-2007, 04:34 PM

Looking at the standings right now I think it's safe to say the NL West has rose from the infamous "NL Worst" (couple years ago) to now the best in MLB. What a stacked division! Nobody is pulling away because nobody is losing. Anybody agree?

Juneau · 06-02-2007, 05:12 PM

How about them Orioles winning 5 of their last 6.

If I hear the word potential one more in relation to their rotation, i'm going to puke. Danny Cabrera needs to gain his control, Bedard needs to step up and be the ace everyone is pinning him to be and Chris Ray needs to have better than a 1:1 Save/Blown Save ratio (jk).

They have a ton of talent, but have yet to put it all together. I don't agree with the Kevin Millar and Aubrey Huff signings, but I guess when you move so late on the free agent market there isn't much more left.

rant over

jowii · 06-02-2007, 06:00 PM

I really liked Millar, and was sad to see him leave the sox.

Big_League_Slugger · 06-04-2007, 03:10 AM

Fish lose 3 of 4 in Milwaukee

FWELR · 06-04-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by maddmaxx46

Looking at the standings right now I think it's safe to say the NL West has rose from the infamous "NL Worst" (couple years ago) to now the best in MLB. What a stacked division! Nobody is pulling away because nobody is losing. Anybody agree?

i agree 100% mate. i look at the Giants, hovering around 500 and a few years ago, we'd have clinced the divison by now! (sarcasm, obviously) this year, we're 5 out. the pitching is stacked on every team (except the Rockies), and the hitting's not bad, they just play in pitcher's parks (except the Rockies, they need to leave).

Wiitime · 06-05-2007, 02:26 AM

Yanks had a big win last night! Bad news is they are losing now....... Come on Yanks, Start to Hit

FR. · 06-05-2007, 02:28 AM

Arod had another HR last night but the Yankees are still dragging behind the Red Sox. Meanwhile the Mets are doing fantastic as of now. Let's hope they keep it up throughout the season until October were there'll be the real showdown (WS 2007)!

Wiitime · 06-05-2007, 02:54 AM

Yanks are going to lose tonight.....if redsox win, back to 13.5

FWELR · 06-05-2007, 05:02 AM

Zito looked good today, by the way. missed the whole dang game, as it started at 10:00 AM my time. (who schedules a Monday Afternoon game?) he did have 100+ pitches through 6 innings, but he constantly worked his way out of jams, or so I'm told. 8-1 victory. all's left is to sweep Arizona and we'll have a 6-4 road trip and back to 500! we need a bat though... hopefully Klesko can be that guy...

Big_League_Slugger · 06-05-2007, 02:34 PM

Fish beat the Braves 6-4.

Another good inning of work by Benitez.
So far he has 3 innings of work while only giving up two hits, 1 BB and 2 K's.

jowii · 06-05-2007, 05:14 PM

whew, sox drop one to the A's in extras in a nail biter...what a night.

FWELR · 06-05-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_League_Slugger

Fish beat the Braves 6-4.

Another good inning of work by Benitez.
So far he has 3 innings of work while only giving up two hits, 1 BB and 2 K's.

are you guys using him as the closer or like a 7th inning guy? because i always thought he'd be good in a spot with no pressure, but we couldn't pay 7 million a year for a setup guy, supposedly. but hey, you guys are only paying 333,333 for him, so i hope he can do something good for you.

Big_League_Slugger · 06-06-2007, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FWELR

are you guys using him as the closer or like a 7th inning guy? because i always thought he'd be good in a spot with no pressure, but we couldn't pay 7 million a year for a setup guy, supposedly. but hey, you guys are only paying 333,333 for him, so i hope he can do something good for you.

Right now he is being using as late inning relief. Our closer right now is 8 for 8 in save opportunities so he is not going anywhere. But it's good to get Benitez's confidence up with these appearances. Also nice to see him throwing in the mid 90's.

Big_League_Slugger · 06-06-2007, 01:30 AM

Marlins lose first game of a day-night doubleheader with the Braves 3-1.

Big_League_Slugger · 06-06-2007, 09:18 PM

Fish take 3 of 4 from the Braves with a 7-4 win today.