Giants Sign Randy Johnson

Cornerstore · 12-27-2008, 11:48 AM

I don't think this was a bad move for the Giants, they had made some moves this year adding renteria, howry, afflet and now RJ. I think with Tim L having mentors of RJ and Zito to help him and Cain out will benefit him long term. I think Noah Lowry will be left out of the rotation now, which is a plus for the giants at this point. RJ for 8 mil may be costly but you have to think for his road to 300 will bring in a good amount of people to the stadium so I think it will be a good move, I think he will end up with around 12 wins 10 losses about 175ks and a high 3 era.

The giants are quietly building a decent team - starting with pitching... but their hitting is awful still. However, if zito bounces back and they get a decent year out of rj, that rotation is pretty dominant. Also, when else besides the braves with maddux,smoltz and glav has there been a team with 3 cy young winners on it?

deboesports · 12-27-2008, 11:49 AM

now they bring bonds back and there set!

DawgFight24 · 12-27-2008, 12:03 PM

And the youth movement just got younger!

endthecurse · 12-27-2008, 12:33 PM

3 other rotations have had 3 Cy Young winners on them, but the only one I can remember is Maddux/Glavine/Smoltz. SportsCenter had a graphic on the others this morning.

Was one of the others Johnson/Clemens/x from the early 00s Yankees?

GardnerMotors · 12-27-2008, 12:33 PM

and always nice to fill seats with the anticipation of that 300th victory. Solid move I think...

IndySportsCards · 12-27-2008, 12:43 PM

Drat! I was hoping the Rangers would get him.

Highlander23 · 12-27-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by endthecurse

3 other rotations have had 3 Cy Young winners on them, but the only one I can remember is Maddux/Glavine/Smoltz. SportsCenter had a graphic on the others this morning.

Was one of the others Johnson/Clemens/x from the early 00s Yankees?

1980 Orioles--Jim Palmer, Mike Flanagan and Steve Stone (this one I actually thought of on my own....wasn' exactly sure of the year, but knew the approximate time!)

1997 Indians--Bartolo Colon (hadn't won it yet), Orel Hershiser, Jack McDowell(not sure if that counts!!)

1981 Dodgers--Fernando Valenzuela, Bob Welch, Rick Sutcliffe (2 hadn't won it yet)

1978 Yankees--Catfish Hunter, Ron Guidry, Sparky Lyle (not a SP, but did win the CY in 1977.....is this the other "official" one?)

Tired of looking, but these are some possibilities.

12-27-2008, 11:48 AM	#1
Cornerstore Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 5,046 chaagen333 cornerstore	Giants Sign Randy Johnson I don't think this was a bad move for the Giants, they had made some moves this year adding renteria, howry, afflet and now RJ. I think with Tim L having mentors of RJ and Zito to help him and Cain out will benefit him long term. I think Noah Lowry will be left out of the rotation now, which is a plus for the giants at this point. RJ for 8 mil may be costly but you have to think for his road to 300 will bring in a good amount of people to the stadium so I think it will be a good move, I think he will end up with around 12 wins 10 losses about 175ks and a high 3 era. The giants are quietly building a decent team - starting with pitching... but their hitting is awful still. However, if zito bounces back and they get a decent year out of rj, that rotation is pretty dominant. Also, when else besides the braves with maddux,smoltz and glav has there been a team with 3 cy young winners on it? __________________ Go check out my COMC page - lots of great cards/deals out there! RIP PAPAJIM Follow me on IG Chris_Cards_And_More

12-27-2008, 12:33 PM	#5
GardnerMotors Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fredericksburg Pa Posts: 4,457 chrisg40	and always nice to fill seats with the anticipation of that 300th victory. Solid move I think... __________________ Have a great day !!!

12-27-2008, 12:43 PM	#6
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 41,883 braco0 IndySportsCards	Drat! I was hoping the Rangers would get him. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

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deboesports Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PITTSBURGH BABY! Posts: 5,321 deboesports	now they bring bonds back and there set!

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DawgFight24 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 706 DawgFight24	And the youth movement just got younger!

12-27-2008, 12:33 PM	#4
endthecurse Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,920	3 other rotations have had 3 Cy Young winners on them, but the only one I can remember is Maddux/Glavine/Smoltz. SportsCenter had a graphic on the others this morning. Was one of the others Johnson/Clemens/x from the early 00s Yankees?