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Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Edgy MD Jun 10 2009 08:19 PM

Beat ya, bitches.

Edgy MD Jun 11 2009 07:24 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 11 2009 07:49 AM

The Post predicts holdout blues: Some info on Damien Magnifico There's a lot of headline writers around New York who will be hoping to see the MetsNew York Mets fifth-round pick make it to The Big Show. Damien Magnifico, clearly a candidate for the All-Name Team at the very least, is a 6-foot-1, 180 pound right-hander from North Mesquite (Tx.) High School. Magnifico was ranked as the 55th best prospect in the state of Texas by Baseball America. One thing to note in the following write-up from BA is that Magnifico is rumored to be interested in a seven-figure bonus, which it determined would make him unsignable. Given the Mets history for sticking to slot, it's hard to argue that Magnifico won't be signing with the Mets if he really wants that kind of money - unless, as the Mets have hinted in months leading up to the draft, they are willing to change that approach. Here is the info from BA on Magnifico: Another raw righthander drawing interest is Damien Magnifico, who has touched 94-95 mph. Though he's just 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, he generates his velocity mostly with a quick arm rather than effort. Magnifico's fastball is fairly straight, and his curveball and command are quite raw, so he's still a work in progress. Though he hasn't committed to a four-year school and is ticketed for Howard JC, he'll be unsignable if reports that he wants a seven-figure bonus are true. It'd be nice if the Mets stop colluding, but I have no idea if this is the guy to open the purse for. As a high school pitcher, I doubt it. Tengo duda. Better than 10% of draftees came from Texas, including a handful by the Mets. Damien wasn't even the only crazy Hollywood Texan name. We've got Cody Rogers (Tampa Bay), Slade Heathcott (Yankees), Randall Fant (Boston), John Stilson (Minnesota), Brandon Belt (San Francisco), Austin Wood (Detroit), Samuel Elam (Yankees), Richard Testa (Colorado), Burundi Davis (Chicago), and Hunter Hill and Joseph Leftridge (Atlanta, drafting out of the SEC on occasion). I'd ride into a gunfight with that crew.

Frayed Knot Jun 11 2009 07:47 AM

If he's only the 55th best prospect in Texas (doesn't sound right) and only ticketed for JuCo he's probably not in a position to go demanding million+ dollar bonuses.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 11 2009 09:43 AM

Frayed Knot wrote: If he's only the 55th best prospect in Texas (doesn't sound right) and only ticketed for JuCo he's probably not in a position to go demanding million+ dollar bonuses. Agreed. I'd be curious to meet the humblest Magnifico.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 11 2009 09:50 AM

Why yes my pecs do have their own Facebook page.

Edgy MD Jun 18 2009 07:39 AM Edited 3 time(s), most recently on Jun 18 2009 08:08 AM

Mets Proospect Hub: Can you give us a scouting report on yourself? What pitches do you throw, etc... Damien Magnifico: I throw a fastball and curveball, but I'm hoping to learn better offspeed pitches the right way. I live at 92 to 95 and have touched 97. My offspeed pitch is a spike curveball, I don't really know the velocity on it. Edgy DC: B+ MPH: Does the idea of playing in New York excite you, even if it's not for the Yankees? DM: Yes, I am excitied, my family is from New York. EDC: D+. He had a real opportunity to set the record straight on the Yankees and passed. MPH: A few non-baseball questions, if you don't mind. Favorite: book, movie, band/musical artist? DM: Sandlot (movie), and country music EDC: Incomplete, D (because the movie is highly flawed), and D (because "country" is way to weak and overbroad an answer). MPH: Do you prefer Damien or DJ? DM: Damien out of those 2...how did you find out about DJ?? Most people call me D-mag or D. EDC: D-, with some barfing. Damien gets a GPA of 1.34 for this interview. Back to cool school for you, son.

seawolf17 Jun 18 2009 07:58 AM

"Even if it's not for the Yankees"!?! Eff this kid, and eff "Mets Prospect Hub," whoever they are.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 18 2009 08:02 AM

Wasn't Mets Prospect Hub Steve Rogers' former user name?

Edgy MD Jun 18 2009 08:07 AM

seawolf17 wrote: Eff this kid... Be cool. D-Mag... er, Damien was set up there.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 18 2009 10:50 AM

Edgy DC wrote: seawolf17 wrote: Eff this kid... Be cool. D-Mag... er, Damien was set up there. He's a kid, and he was set up. Granted. But between the pecs and the rumors and the interview, I'd be lying if I said I didn't detect a whiff of Clemensy-freshness.

Edgy MD Jun 24 2009 08:32 AM

You know, I adopted Glen Johnson also. No more picking guys that don't sign.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 14 2009 12:15 PM

Go send this kid a msg on Facebook and tell him to sign already

Edgy MD Jul 14 2009 12:17 PM

He hasn't accepted my friendship yet. Bonding issues.

Edgy MD Jul 15 2009 08:19 AM

OK, we're friended up but he hasn't consented yet to an interview. Damien's current Facebook thought of whimsy suggests he's from the Bouton school by way of MFS62: "A ballplayer spends a good piece of his life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." But his previous comments project the flower of youth. "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever." "Always gonna act like a kid cuz if i act mature people think im dumb so by actin childish i am smarter :p" "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile way and you have their shoes." And he's not afraid to refer to himself in the third person, or to lol at his own work. when life gets to hecktic, sit down put in a fat pinch n let the good times roll.--- always been a D-MAG saying lol" In the responses to that comment he lets out on July 9 that the Mets haven't made an offer yet. I think they might be monitoring his Facebook page while weighing their options.

Edgy MD Jul 22 2009 08:21 AM

Damien's facebook posting suggests he's really keeping a level head these days. Damien Magnifico shook Brad penny, David Ortiz, Dustin pedroia, n Taylor teagarden 's hand 2nite... 7 hours ago · Comment · LikeUnlike Jacob Price no way bro that must have been awsome 7 hours ago Damien Magnifico ur a douchebag lol 7 hours ago

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 22 2009 08:54 AM

this guy is awesome

metirish Jul 22 2009 09:08 AM

Just so funny to read this stuff.

Edgy MD Jul 22 2009 12:29 PM

Damien Magnifico is being damien :p 13 minutes ago

Edgy MD Jul 30 2009 03:00 PM

Damien took his truck muddin'.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 06 2009 08:26 AM

I need more updates from this guy. Just post his whole feed here.

Edgy MD Aug 06 2009 08:51 AM

D rocks distressed jeans, and has a cousin (or brother) of color. Are those the backup lights on with that truck? Are they posing while it's in gear?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 06 2009 09:01 AM

Reflective of the flash I think.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 18 2009 07:00 AM

Damian Magnifico wrote: "Always gonna act like a kid cuz if i act mature people think im dumb so by actin childish i am smarter :p" Enjoy junior kollege, DMagzzz LoL

Edgy MD Aug 18 2009 07:32 AM

Hey, we have no konfirmation 1 way or the uther!

Edgy MD Aug 26 2009 08:28 AM

Well, we have confirmation, as per Damien's facebook profile.. Damien Magnifico sore as hell from workouts n walkin round campus waitin for the next class n wishin I had snuff!!

Edgy MD Sep 17 2009 08:31 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

DMaggz is delighting in all college can offer this morning. Damien Magnifico Its a Thursday night so keep the beer out of sight b4 the state trooper comes around!! 20 minutes ago via Mobile Texts · Comment · Like / Unlike · View Feedback (4)Hide Feedback (4) =#0040BF]Damien Magnifico This lady seriously need to figure it the hell out!! Bout to slap me an old biotch 31 minutes ago via Mobile Texts · Comment · Like / Unlike

Edgy MD Sep 22 2009 10:47 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Damien Magnifico 5 dove in 3 shots!! Me n Zach got 15 today.. Ready to eat now! Sun at 8:02pm via Mobile Texts · Comment · Like / Unlike · View Feedback (7)Hide Feedback (7) Marie Ree Ignomirello-Magnifico poor birds!!!!!!!!!!!!! you must be bored.. Sun at 8:07pm Jeremy Christian talk about lucky shots Sun at 8:09pm Damien Magnifico It small town USA out here so we git-r-done Sun at 8:10pm

metirish Sep 22 2009 12:27 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

nutin funnir than dis

Edgy MD Sep 22 2009 01:24 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

The kid is going to kill me.

Edgy MD Oct 17 2009 07:21 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Damien Magnifico I love standing on the mound wit a baseball In my hand standing 60 feet away from a guy wit a club in his hand knowing he can't touch me!

Edgy MD Oct 29 2009 08:04 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Is Damien gonna kill somebody? Damien Magnifico Yup it about that time unfortunately.. But gotta do what needs to be done

Edgy MD Nov 13 2009 10:58 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

College daze with D-Maggz. Ah, young men and hormones. Damien Magnifico Whoo doggy November 1 at 2:21pm via Mobile Web Damien Magnifico I Kenny Powers throw hard as f***! November 1 at 3:33pm Damien Magnifico Without bid risks there isn't big rewards!November 2 at 10:49pm via Mobile Web Damien Magnifico Without big risks there isn't big rewards!November 2 at 10:49pm via Mobile Web Damien Magnifico Now I know how it is to hit off myself.. November 3 at 8:01pm via Mobile Web Damien Magnifico Woo doggy that was a knee slapper November 4 at 2:04am via Mobile Web Damien Magnifico The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. November 4 at 8:30pm Damien Magnifico "Give me a saturday night and my baby by my side a lil hank jr and a six pack of lite an old dirt road and i will be just fine!!! here in small town USA.." November 8 at 10:15pm Damien Magnifico She's got his balls in her hello kitty chest!! Tue at 1:21am Damien Magnifico Throw it like a motherrr! Wed at 12:57pm via Mobile Web Damien Magnifico Got a long weekend in front of me.. Whoo doggy!! 11 hours ago Damien Magnifico Tots I make ya hot!! about an hour ago via Mobile Web

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 13 2009 11:45 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

I think Dock Doyle heismanned my friend request.

Edgy MD Dec 07 2009 08:19 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Well, Damien, it's been fun. But now you're going take your Yankee-loving ways and your overinflated sense of your youthful self and get the hell out.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 07 2009 08:35 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

What a douche.

metirish Dec 07 2009 12:16 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

What happened?

Edgy MD Dec 07 2009 12:41 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

He got dressed is what happened.

Benjamin Grimm Dec 07 2009 01:00 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

The next decade or two may prove me wrong, of course, but right now he looks to be a Barry Zito-sized dodged bullet.

Frayed Knot Dec 07 2009 01:09 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Except that, at worst, he would have been $1mil down the drain and not $127mil. Much smaller bullet.

Benjamin Grimm Dec 07 2009 02:20 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

I guess. With Zito is was an expensive bullet. With this schnook it's more of a moronic bullet.

Frayed Knot Dec 07 2009 02:35 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Of course if you decided to pass on every potential 18 y/o star jock with an inflated sense of self-worth the list of potential picks suddenly goes way down. Hard to know whether this guy is actually a bigger dick than your run of the mill HS draft pick or just the one of the bunch who didn't sign here and whose - once private but now suddenly available - comments to his equally dorky buddies we happen to be reading.

Edgy MD Dec 07 2009 03:15 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Oh, I'm sure his goofbaggery is far more common than I want to think about. As is his Yankee crap. But I see no further reason for me to indulge his callow young life. The prayers, the hot meals, the laundry, it's all been a waste and I ask you to speak no more of him.

metirish Dec 07 2009 04:46 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Edgy DC wrote: He got dressed is what happened. ahh , makes sense now. At work I could not see the picture. wanker

Edgy MD Dec 07 2009 07:29 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Instead I'm adopting this kid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy09qsqlEbU

Edgy MD Dec 11 2009 09:58 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Mark Healy just befriended D-Maggz.

Edgy MD Jan 07 2010 10:14 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Damien Magnifico "If someone met me on a game day, he wouldn't like me. The days in between, I'm the goodest guy you can find." -- Roger Clemens 17 minutes ago · Comment ·LikeUnlike Edgy DC Bull. about a minute ago ·

Edgy MD Jan 17 2010 08:13 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Damien Magnifico is now friends with Starr Untermeyer Oh, I have such a feeling about you kids.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 17 2010 08:25 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Edgy MD May 26 2010 11:34 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

I can't find any junior college stats for Damien, but I can confirm that he has unfriended me.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 26 2010 12:07 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Edgy DC wrote: I can't find any junior college stats for Damien, but I can confirm that he has unfriended me. You didn't criticize his Ballantine PotG voting, did you?

Edgy MD May 10 2011 09:35 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Damien is still a jerk and now is a jerk coming off missing a JuCo season because of a stress fracture in his elbow. But I want to revisit this thread to repost this kid. [youtube:3s7r0vgw]Uy09qsqlEbU[/youtube:3s7r0vgw]

Edgy MD Nov 01 2011 03:05 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Damien is at Oklahoma U and is throwing some sick stuff. http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-ba ... 11aaa.html

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 04 2012 02:00 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Well look who's back in the Top 100, from Keith Law's draft chat Bella (Edmond, OK) I can't believe you have Damien Magnifico listed in the top 100. He has the arsenal of a closer, but was terrible when OU tried to use him in this role. Is there really hope that he can develop a second (or third) pitch? Klaw (3:48 PM) There's a chance - and really, in the third round, if I told you you could take a kid who regularly throws 100 (even with screws in his elbow), you're not at least a little interested?

Edgy MD Jun 05 2012 01:01 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Milwaukee takes Mr. Git'er Done at #185. Just how high can a guy who throws one pitch go in the Draft? We might find out with Magnifico. Granted, the one pitch is a plus plus fastball that consistently touches triple-digits, but it doesn't have much life, making it more hittable than it should be. He throws a slider, but it's below average, and there is some question about his medical, given that he had screws inserted in his elbow when he was in junior college. Still, that arm strength doesn't grow on trees, and a team that thinks it can help Magnifico add a secondary offering may take a shot at turning him into a short reliever.

Frayed Knot Jun 05 2012 02:16 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

So this kid gets drafted 165th in 2009, reportedly demands well-over slot --possibly even seven-figure-- money, and then comes back three years later and gets drafted 185th and in a much more re$trictive environment. Hope he got a good education in the interim cuz he sure didn't pile up the cash with the route he took.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 05 2012 06:42 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

One superfast straight pitch, with an attitude? Just call him "Knobby Parnell."

Edgy MD Jul 18 2012 08:25 AM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Signed by the Brews, but hasn't appeared yet.

Edgy MD Apr 30 2013 12:20 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

After a relatively crappy debut in Rookie Ball last year, Day is 2-0 with Wisconsin of the Midwest League, but was lucky to walk away with the win in his last start and his sort of hanging his online head. Damien Magnifico™ ?@D_Magno32 Some days you have it, other days you don't. Today was one of those days. #work Since when did everyone become an analyst and a critic? He's apparently used his signing bonus to trademark his name and paint his girlfriend orange.

Edgy MD Apr 27 2014 04:27 PM Re: Adopted: Damien Magnifico

Starting in the Florida State League for the Brevard County Manatees. Show 'em how it's done, Damien.