August 2006 Archives

Kevin Goldstein continues his droolfest over Giant first-round draft pick Tim Lincecum. Today he posts his prospect list of the top-twenty right handed starters. Lincecum, with less than 30 pro innings under his belt, is fifth. Here's Goldstein practically wetting...
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During last night's disaster, in which the Giants fielded and Jason Schmidt pitched like it was the last day of spring training and the bus to the airport was idling just outside the stadium gates, I realized right about the...
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I've been away the past two weekends, first at a wedding in the shadow of The Steel, then at my own bachelor party, and I missed the Giant front office going on a PR offensive. First, Peter Magowan gave a...
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Other than Jason Schmidt's Wednesday afternoon poochfest against the D-Backs last week, the Giants' starting pitching has been on a fine run. Six quality starts in seven games, let's call it, even though Brad Hennessey on Friday night only went...
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No peeking! Pitcher A 4.50 ERA / 148 IP / 150 H / 18 HR / 52 BB / 136 K / Pitcher B 4.53 ERA / 143 IP / 121 H / 15 HR / 70 BB / 135...
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Pedro Feliz is the Giant nominee for the Hank Aaron Award, given to the "best overall offensive performer" in each league. Change that to "most overall offensive performer," and Pedro would be a lock. He has the worst stats of...
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Just got back from the yard where I saw my first game in what seemed months. Definitely the first time I've attended a Giant victory since -- zounds! Could it be early June? I was at the Schmitty 16-K game...then...hmm,...
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I'm out of town this weekend, and loyal readers know what happens when I leave town: the Giants make a significant move. Like this one. Or these. Or this. At this point, I'll pay my money to watch this team...
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Denis Leary shows up in the Fenway TV booth and knocks one out of the park. "Mel Gibson, eat ya haht out!"...
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Quickie today: did anyone else see Felipe Alou's quote that he doesn't have "any doubts" that Brad Hennessey will be in the 2007 starting rotation? Quite a heap of praise from the old coot, I must say. Reasons Felipe would...
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As we used to say growing up in West Maloburg, "The prettiest girls are always on the other side of the pasture." That kind of thinking has increased apace as the Giants have slud down the sewer pipe in recent...
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Comrades, you who have nothing to fear, step forward into the light. Your hearts are pure and your hands are clean. The Great Purge has begun. First, Comrade Wright was sent to Siberia for re-education. Now comes news that Comrade...
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Now that even Henry Schulman has abandoned the Giants -- he recently used "oblivion" to describe their predicament for the second time in a week -- two questions remain: - Can the youngsters get enough time in the spotlight for...
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This just in: Felipe Alou said on tonight's pre-game show that Brad Hennessey is moving into the starting rotation, and Jamey Wright to the bullpen. Bravo....
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From today's Oakland Tribune story on the possibility of Barry Bonds coaching college baseball when he retires: It's been almost 18 months since Barry Bonds showed up at an Arizona State baseball practice, spent a couple hours working with kids...
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Anyone who watched or listened to last night's game needs no explanation why it was likely the low point of the year. Fifteen hits, only three runs scored. Five double plays, with numerous misdeeds sprinkled about that made the double...
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For some time this year, Giant starter Jamey Wright was reinventing himself. With all that great potential, including a 90-plus-MPH power sinker, a body built for stamina, and a great pick-off move, he was bound to put it all together...
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You know, Pedro, I love to see you walk. But even more, I love to see you go deep. Six taters in all last night for the Giants, who would probably be the best team in the majors if they...
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Sorry, I was unable to post anything over the weekend because my hands were busy covering my eyes as is often the case when I'm watching a scary movie like Blair Witch or Jaws or Gremlins. Monster House? No way,...
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ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting that Atlanta centerfielder Andruw Jones was claimed on waivers today. The Braves have less than 24 hours either to trade him to the mystery claimant, release him and let the claimant have him with no...
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During recent hard times, the whining about Felipe Alou's on-field decisions has gone from low-grade grumble all the way up to, well, 11. Like Spinal Tap's greatest hits, it's loud, it's constant, and it often makes no sense. I'm not...
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Four games back! Four games back! Best thing about today's game, besides breaking the losing streak, was the hustle. I was listening to the radio, so I can only go by accounts and descriptions provided by your...Giants...broadcasters..., but it seemed...
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Sorry, my bad. I got confused. Wednesday is Win Day. Right? Right? In case it isn't, and in case there are few win days between now and October 1, I've started thinking of the final two months of the season...
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Not Wednesday, not Winn Day, not Prince "Fielder Eats Lots of" Spaghetti Day...Win Day! That's according to Mike Krukow in last night's (w)rap. In fact I think he deemed it "Win At All Costs Day," which sounds like someone on...
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