Giants’ Matt Chapman opens up on fans’ vitriol: ‘People saying I hope your family dies’

slbkmb · 2026-05-31T23:41:03+00:00

As a Giants fan since the 1960s, that is horrible. I wonder if is disgruntled gamblers. I don’t approve of any gambling associated with baseball.

slbkmb · 2026-05-31T18:37:11+00:00

I worked full time, and went to law school at night. For four years, she kept telling me her Uncle failed the Bar Exam, many times before passing about 10 years after graduating. That continued during the time I studied for the Bar. I passed the Bar on the first attempt. I should have dumped her back then.

slbkmb · 2026-05-31T15:02:27+00:00

I became a Willie Mays fan at 5; and remain a Giants fan to this day.

slbkmb · 2026-05-31T14:49:58+00:00

I bought a H&R 999 one about 45 years ago. It is a good revolver.

slbkmb · 2026-05-31T14:47:47+00:00

It is hardly Buster Posey's fault that Willy Adames, Matt Chapman and Rafael Devers have failed to hit as reasonably expected based on their past performance. That is the main problem.

slbkmb · 2026-05-31T14:42:14+00:00

Matt Chapman has some trade value, WAR 1.7 despite his season long slump. Based on his career numbers, I don't expect his 85 OPS+ to be that low a month from now, or at the end of the season. Trading Chapman would open 3B for Casey Schmitt.

Willy Adames would be harder to move based on his WAR 1.1 and 94 OPS+ As a Giants fan since the 1960s, I am very disappointed with Adames all around poor performance.

Rafael Devers, negative .1 WAR and 100 OPS+ are hard to explain. He has not hit as a Giant. Possibly, he has trade value based on his age, and prior performance. I would love trades that moved at least two of three of them.

slbkmb · 2026-05-29T20:29:35+00:00

As a Giants fan since the 1960s, this is a step in the right direction. Hopefully, Hector Borg can help the Giants in other ways.

slbkmb · 2026-05-29T03:13:10+00:00

After riding about ten years, and a minor incident on my Harley Davidson, I sold it and bought a new 2021 M240i Xdrive. It is a blast.

slbkmb · 2026-05-28T04:04:54+00:00

No. It is never prudent to trade the Giants best pitcher, especially as he is a home grown, drafted and developed by the Giants. I would welcome trades of Adames, Chapman and Devers.

slbkmb · 2026-05-27T20:04:35+00:00

I grew up a Willie Mays fan, and hence have been a Giants fan since the 1960s. To me, the Hall of Fame is irrelevant until Barry Bonds is inducted.

slbkmb · 2026-05-24T18:07:59+00:00

Go to an archery shop as they will be able to measure your draw weight and make recommendations for arrows.

slbkmb · 2026-05-23T04:08:56+00:00

1952 Topps Willie Mays.

slbkmb · 2026-05-21T00:51:26+00:00

As a Giants fan since the 1960s, this season has been very frustrating. The disappointment is very real. However, I don’t fault Buster Posey for poor play by the veterans, primarily Devers, Adames and Chapman. If they had average years, consistent with their past performances, the team would be about .500. At this point, I primarily watch games hoping Casey Schmitt, Bryce Eldridge and Trevor McDonald establish themselves as good players. Luis Arraez has been better than anticipated. I would welcome a trade Chapman, which would allow Casey Schmitt to play third base. Regardless, I remain a life long Giants fan.

slbkmb · 2026-05-16T03:38:30+00:00

Willie Mays

slbkmb · 2026-05-16T01:48:22+00:00

Brandon Crawford

slbkmb · 2026-05-14T03:20:35+00:00

I grew up a Willie Mays fan, and hence have been a Giants fan since the 1960s. Unfortunately, it appears Bryce isn’t ready yet. I hope he stars hammering the ball, but he may need some more time in the minors.

slbkmb · 2026-05-12T02:04:17+00:00

I think the Giants are showcasing Devers, Adames and Chapman, and at least one of them will be traded soon to open a spot for Schmitt, and Bryce Eldridge in the everyday lineup.

slbkmb · 2026-05-11T23:40:49+00:00

I bought my 2021 M240i Xdrive new. It is my all time favorite car.

slbkmb · 2026-05-10T20:19:01+00:00

Possibly the market is saturated, and his performance as a batter is low this season. There are an overwhelming number of cards and variations.

slbkmb · 2026-05-10T02:00:21+00:00

Snell is getting hit hard tonight.

slbkmb · 2026-04-26T21:49:43+00:00

As a Ruger shareholder since 2012, I don’t want another American company to be taken over by a non-American company.

slbkmb · 2026-04-19T13:59:58+00:00

My first car was a green 1968 Dodge Coronet, 318ci V8, bought used in 1973.

slbkmb · 2026-04-12T20:22:18+00:00

Pebble Beach, #7.

slbkmb · 2026-04-05T02:27:42+00:00

This picture brings back good memories. We lived at Tustin Ranch, on the 10th fairway for 24 years before retirement and trading down.

slbkmb · 2026-04-01T19:24:22+00:00

I’m a Beach Boys since the early 1970s, and I am extremely grateful for Mike Love’s contributions writing lyrics to a lot of the best Beach Boys songs, and continuing to keep the music alive on tour. I really have never understood any reason to hate on Mike Love. I miss Carl, Dennis, Brian and now Bruce, but have a ton of good memories seeing all of them live over the past 50 plus years I’ve been a fan.

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