Diamondbacks Bullpen

shoewizard · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:28 pm Post subject:

If I were a Giant fan, I would probably respond with

"Hey, at least we are not paying his fat ass 16 million over the next two years"

Giants have nothing to lose here. If he sucks, they cut him, nothing lost. If he rebounds, they got a pitcher for free. And they get to laugh at us.

No downside for them.

TAP · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:34 pm Post subject:

shoewizard · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:37 pm Post subject:

TAP · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:42 pm Post subject:

McCray · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:18 am Post subject:

has it been said yet whether this is a major league deal or a minor league one? because while the sucky prospects mean the 40 man has space, i'd just love to see the giants waste a 25 man space on russ.

their offense is going to be UGLY next year. starting pitching really seems like it's all they have going for them. way to shoot yourself in the foot, sabes.
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Ryan · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:49 am Post subject:

I CANNOT wait to give all the Gnats fans around here shit about this tomorrow. Twisted Evil

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Tucson DBacks Fan · MLB Rookie Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 208

The more the Giants pitch Russ Ortiz against the Diamondbacks, the less the Diamondbacks are hurt by the money they are still playing him. Very Happy

NJ-DBACKS-FAN · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:37 am Post subject:

NJ-DBACKS-FAN · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:39 am Post subject:

when thinking of russ........one phrase comes to mind......

"20lbs of shit in a 10lbs bag"

boy he was/is sloppy!

on side note his throwing motion kills me......the pause in his wind-up.......yuk.....

(yes im picking here but hell 16 mil...he can take it)
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Dangerfield · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:55 am Post subject:

and a big loud cheer in San Fran comes from

http://www.ghirardelli.com/
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azgiantsfan · A-Ball Kid Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 17

I understand the thought that Russ Ortiz could return to the Giants and return to form. But Russ Ortiz is toast. Toast with a lot of peanut butter on it.

Another Fucked-up call by Sabean.

We need new blood in the Giants organization.

matt · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

It is pathetic that they would even try but the only risk here is a roster spot. Most teams can trim one person off of the 40 man roster if needed.

tmar · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1186

This is a low risk and decent reward scenario. Russ is only like 32 and if SF got 1 or 2 5.00 ERA years out of him for league minimum <if their gamble pays off> it really won't hurt much other than trying out prospects.

Provided of course they give him a very short leash and minimize the damage should the real Donut show up.

DesertKnight · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject:

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TAP · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:58 pm Post subject:

Sometimes hope is all that's left...

From today's Giants.com mailbag...
Sentimentally, it's great to see Russ Ortiz back in the Giants orange and black. Hopefully, he resurrects his career and helps himself and the Giants attend to the unfinished business of a ring. Are the Giants at all considering Ortiz as a possible closer?
-- Kenny S., Fresno, Calif.

David B · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:20 am Post subject:

tmar · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1186

And licked all the icing stuck on the bottom of the box.