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ESPN: Sanchez’s Opening Day status uncertain

SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez underwent left shoulder surgery and might not be ready by Opening Day.

Manager Bruce Bochy confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday night that Sanchez had a recent arthroscopic procedure. Bochy first told KNBR radio of Sanchez’s surgery.

Sanchez had left knee surgery late in the 2009 season.

Bochy said Sanchez might not be fully recovered by opening day.

“He’s going to be a little delayed,” Bochy said in a phone interview. “It’ll be close if he can go opening day or not.”

The 32-year-old Sanchez was bothered by injuries to his left shoulder and left knee last season after joining the Giants on July 29 in a trade from Pittsburgh and played in only 25 games with San Francisco.

San Francisco acquired Sanchez to help them make a playoff push, but he has spent more time injured than on the field and the Giants missed the postseason for a sixth straight year. Sanchez has repeatedly called that “disappointing” and understands why fans were frustrated.

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1. Quiet Flows the Don Taussig Avenger (Edmundo)

Posted: January 22, 2010 at 01:10 PM (#3443893)

You don't have to be Fellini to understand that cover.

Maybe you do have to be Fellini to get the connection between the cover and Freddy Sanchez being injured.

Or maybe I'm just dense.

2. Shooty: Applying to be Fearless Leader

Posted: January 22, 2010 at 01:16 PM (#3443899)

Suffering Sappho! That is an awesome phrase. I think I'll annoy my girlfriend by making it my new catchphrase at home. (Hers is "are you kidding me?" which she claims to have only started using since she's known me.)

And I like Freddy Sanchez, but the guy is made of glass.

3. depletion Posted: January 22, 2010 at 01:45 PM (#3443917)

The geography is wrong on that comic cover as the Empire State Building is on 34th St. That's the only thing I noticed.

4. Yankee Redneck is a Pinhead. Posted: January 22, 2010 at 03:31 PM (#3444040)

"Suffering Sappho"?

5. Crispix Attacks Posted: January 22, 2010 at 03:36 PM (#3444047)

A search for "Nubia" gives no results on BB-ref.com. The cover's mystery is still unanswered.

6. Sexy Lizard Posted: January 22, 2010 at 03:56 PM (#3444074)

In antiquity Sappho was known for (allegedly) leaping to her death when her lover Phaon lost interest in her. This was how most people thought of her through the 19th century, as the poet who jumped to her death for love. So Wonder Woman attached to the bomb is falling sort of like Sappho going over the cliff. It's an impressively obscure reference.

7. Der Komminsk-sar Posted: January 22, 2010 at 04:13 PM (#3444102)

Ok. So, how is it related to this story?

8. Yankee Redneck is a Pinhead. Posted: January 22, 2010 at 04:17 PM (#3444110)

No, it's clearly a secret message luring our children towards Sapphic erotica.

9. Crispix Attacks Posted: January 22, 2010 at 04:20 PM (#3444126)

I knew we must have someone around here who knows all about the popular notions of classical mythological figures at various points in the 20th century, but I wouldn't have guessed that that person was "Sexy Lizard".

10. Greg (U)K Posted: January 22, 2010 at 04:58 PM (#3444197)

We should compile a list of primates and their areas of expertise

11. Shooty: Applying to be Fearless Leader

Posted: January 22, 2010 at 05:09 PM (#3444214)

Shooty: Nothing.

12. Swedish Chef Posted: January 22, 2010 at 05:16 PM (#3444224)

Swedish Chef: Inuit erotica.

13. Petooter: 11'6" 355 lbs of scrap and grit Posted: January 22, 2010 at 05:28 PM (#3444236)

It's an impressively obscure reference.

It's not, really. Wonder Woman (particularly that era, probably early 70's, where cheesy catchphrases were de rigeur) says "Suffering Sappho" all the time.

14. Sheer Tim Foli

Posted: January 22, 2010 at 05:47 PM (#3444262)

It is like some cryptic crossword riddle. I hope Tripon gives us the solution upside down at the end of the day.

15. Dale Sams Posted: January 22, 2010 at 06:24 PM (#3444337)

A search for "Nubia" gives no results on BB-ref.com. The cover's mystery is still unanswered

No, Nubia was Wonder Womans black sister. She briefly replaced Diana.

We should compile a list of primates and their areas of expertise

70's comics obviously.

16. Walt Davis Posted: January 22, 2010 at 11:12 PM (#3444651)

Presumably the Sanchez connection is the old "well, if it's not one thing, it's another."

So here we have Wonder Woman. It's bad enough that she's obviously fallen victim to somebody's little bondage fantasy but she's tied to a bomb that's falling through the air, presumably to explode when it hits the ground, and, as if that's not enough, a bunch of planes are shooting at her. Now that's a bad day.

True, perhaps more appropriate for the GMJ-Mets thread with Wonder Woman representing Mets fans.

17. Steve Phillips' Hot Cougar (DrStankus) Posted: January 22, 2010 at 11:21 PM (#3444659)

Well, lovely. This is the other shoulder, not the one that was hurt and put him on the DL in August.

So, on one hand, I'm glad it wasn't the same one, as it really makes me question the decision to re-sign him with unresolved medical issues. On the other hand, the fact that he's had multiple injuries combined with his age, makes me question the decision to re-sign him.

18. zenbitz Posted: January 22, 2010 at 11:29 PM (#3444664)

Perhaps the "Destroy New York" reference is to the ongoing idiot-off between Sabean, Omar, and Dayton?

19. Davo the Magnificent Posted: January 23, 2010 at 12:09 AM (#3444684)

We should compile a list of primates and their areas of expertise

The American Kennel Club's purebred dog pedigree registration standards

King Lear

Vegan cooking

Grammar

Season 1 of Veronica Mars

Pi memorization

The 1985 National League baseball season

20. Steve Treder Posted: January 23, 2010 at 12:28 AM (#3444693)

So, on one hand, I'm glad it wasn't the same one, as it really makes me question the decision to re-sign him with unresolved medical issues. On the other hand, the fact that he's had multiple injuries combined with his age, makes me question the decision to re-sign him.

I think it's safe to say it was a bit of a questionable decision for the Giants to re-sign him.

21. Yankee Redneck is a Pinhead. Posted: January 23, 2010 at 01:12 AM (#3444707)

We should compile a list of primates and their areas of expertise

Just to see if we have enough "Simpsons" historians to field a team?

22. Steve Treder Posted: January 23, 2010 at 01:16 AM (#3444710)

We should compile a list of primates and their areas of expertise

OK, but let's get the rules straight: do different categories of porn, drugs, or booze count as different areas? Just want to know.

23. ess eff Posted: January 23, 2010 at 01:18 AM (#3444711)

This should offer encouragement to Giants' fans: It was exactly one year ago today that the Cardinals made the surprise announcement that Troy Glaus had just had arthroscopic shoulder surgery and was doubtful for opening day. And in the end, he bounced back to have . . . well, 29 ABs in September.

24. tfbg9 Posted: January 23, 2010 at 02:41 AM (#3444744)

I'm really really good at re-heating pizza.

25. Petooter: 11'6" 355 lbs of scrap and grit Posted: January 23, 2010 at 03:51 AM (#3444766)

Who reheats pizza? That's like saying you're an expert at tits on bulls.

Yeah, this is bad news for the Giants, but everybody knew that when they signed Sanchez to the extension in the first place.

At least Eugenio Velez is happy at this news. This probably means he has a lock on a utility/"4th outfielder" spot on the Opening Day roster. Sucks to be Andres Torres, though! (and either John Bowker or Freddy Lewis)

26. eric Posted: January 23, 2010 at 04:47 AM (#3444778)

True, perhaps more appropriate for the GMJ-Mets thread with Wonder Woman representing Mets fans.

Except that, presumably, Wonder Woman escapes her predicament.

27. Dock Ellis on Acid

Posted: January 23, 2010 at 05:20 AM (#3444783)

I'm really really good at re-heating pizza, too. The trick is to use a little olive oil and a frying pan. The microwave just makes the crust soggy.

28. Steve Treder Posted: January 23, 2010 at 05:25 AM (#3444784)

The trick is to use a little olive oil and a frying pan. The microwave just makes the crust soggy.

Agreed. And heat the pan fully first, before adding the oil and then the pizza. Hot and quick. At the moment the cheese begins to melt, it's ready.

29. dmunk Posted: January 23, 2010 at 05:33 AM (#3444786)

Where's Peng? This is why Giants fans hate Sabean.

30. Walt Davis Posted: January 23, 2010 at 06:16 AM (#3444792)

As we all know, b-r comp lists are destiny and Sanchez's is entertaining.

His #1 comp (3 of the last 4 seasons) is someone named Cotton Tierney. He didn't play at all after age 31.
His #2 is someone named Fresco Thompson. He had 1 AB (one!) after age 31.
His #6 is someone named Tony Piet. He didn't play after age 31.

Now the other guys on that list weren't complete disasters -- all had at least 379 games after age 31 -- but it can't be good that 3 of 10 comps never played again.

Wow, Eric Young was still playing in 2006.

31. Something Other Posted: January 23, 2010 at 07:30 AM (#3444816)

The trick is to use a little olive oil and a frying pan. The microwave just makes the crust soggy.

Agreed. And heat the pan fully first, before adding the oil and then the pizza. Hot and quick. At the moment the cheese begins to melt, it's ready.

This is almost always true. Kashi thin crust, however, does wonderfully well after 40 seconds in the 'wave. Not sure why, but the ensuing texture is sensational.

32. Bhaakon Posted: January 23, 2010 at 10:47 AM (#3444833)

I always used the broiler, making sure to heat the cookie sheet before setting the pizza on it. I figure it's pretty much the same as an actual pizza oven (well, that conveyor/broiler thing most places use), but it's easy to burn it if you're not paying attention.

33. Athletic Supporter leads the nation in drifters Posted: January 23, 2010 at 12:12 PM (#3444837)

His #1 comp (3 of the last 4 seasons) is someone named Cotton Tierney.

This guy was the namesake for Cot's Baseball Contracts! For shame, Walt, demeaning his relevance.

34. Harveys Wallbangers

Posted: January 23, 2010 at 12:52 PM (#3444841)

Harvey: Anti-shooty

35. Quiet Flows the Don Taussig Avenger (Edmundo)

Posted: January 23, 2010 at 01:54 PM (#3444844)

His #2 is someone named Fresco Thompson. He had 1 AB (one!) after age 31.

He was a long-time Dodgers' exec. Real name: Lafayette Fresco Thompson
Actually has a wiki page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresco_Thompson

36. Quiet Flows the Don Taussig Avenger (Edmundo)

Posted: January 23, 2010 at 01:55 PM (#3444845)

Edmundo: More Factotum that expert on anything

37. Dock Ellis on Acid

Posted: January 23, 2010 at 02:12 PM (#3444848)

However, if the pizza is from a chain place, you may as well eat it cold. For some reason, the worse the pizza is, the better it is cold.

38. Steve Treder Posted: January 23, 2010 at 04:53 PM (#3444901)

For some reason, the worse the pizza is, the better it is cold.

Well, that would be because the less heat, the less flavor (and aroma) is drawn out.

39. tfbg9 Posted: January 23, 2010 at 04:59 PM (#3444904)

The key to re-heating pizza is to not dry-out the cheese.

40. Something Other Posted: January 23, 2010 at 10:02 PM (#3445058)

The key to re-heating pizza is to not dry-out the cheese.

Brush a little olive oil on top. That usually takes care of it.

41. Alex_Lewis Posted: January 23, 2010 at 10:45 PM (#3445072)

this is the most useful thread I've ever come across.

The trick to reheating pasta is to drape a damp paper towel over the top of it before tossing it in the microwave.

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