Baseball News - Giants

Medders On a Sunday and My Heart Stood Still

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 4/5

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 4/4

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 4/3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

There's Only One Question As We Start the Season

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Can Pablo Sandoval Keep Hacking?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Lincecumania

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:44:46 GMT

Jeff Passan wrote a piece on Tim Lincecum here, which linked to an old Cal Leaguers video here. The comments section of the YouTube video is worth the price of admission. We live in an age where the words "I read what Kevin Goldstein wrote about Lincecum...but, you know, shaunlovesboobies raises an interesting point," can almost make sense.

And the McCer who dropped the Tim the Enchanter reference did some fine work.

Batting Order

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:33:15 GMT

It's always made a little sense to bat Bonds third. It means more plate appearances over the course of the season and a guaranteed first inning at-bat. Bruce Bochy likes the idea, and now Bonds seems to be on board after all these years:

For me to (bat third), I need somebody who wants to run. Get on base and steal. That's the key ... and hitting third is different than before.

Hrmm. Haven't heard that reasoning before, but I'll take the word of one of the best hitters ever over my own preconceived notions. Of course, if you monkey around with Baseball Musings' Lineup Analysis Tool, it's easy to see that lineups don't make a whole bunch of difference. The difference between the sabermetrically orthodox lineup and the likely opening day lineup is about a tenth of a run per game. The difference between Bonds batting third or fourth in this simulation actually gives the edge to Bonds batting fourth (5.198 runs per game with Bonds batting fourth to 5.176 with Bonds batting third).

These simulations don't take into account some of the little things, such as Benji Molina running like Don Zimmer chained to a Volvo. Also, note that other lineups simulating better than the one we'll see in April include variations that have Randy Winn batting cleanup, so maybe the whole lineup construction business is to be taken with a grain of salt.

Long story short: It just doesn't matter much.

Short story long: I'm starting to dig this Bochy cat.

"Numbers have shown that walking Barry is not advantageous," Bochy said. "It's putting more runners on base.

More runners on base is a good thing? For the past decade, a malfunctioning Teddy Ruxpin doll was more likely to utter that phrase than a Giants manager was. Heck, one of the previous managers explicitly came out against the disease known as clogitis. Less bunting, a vague understanding that "numbers" might mean something, and a history of not overworking young pitchers? Rapture.

Sweeney v. Ellison: Steel Cage Match

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:15:44 GMT

It all goes back to politics. Barry Bonds told someone that Mark Sweeney invited him over, put "Sister Christian" on the hi-fi, and forced two duffel bags of amphetamines in Bonds' car as Chad Santos lit firecrackers off inside the house. There was a whole foofarah about it, Sweeney denied it all, Bonds apologized for even hinting at such a thing, and the team moved on. That was it.

Except that the Giants don't need Mark Sweeney now. He's a lefty who can't play anything but first and left, and the Giants already have the store-brand variety with Ryan Klesko. When a spot start is needed at first, Aurilia is on the bench and Feliz can always slide over to first in a pinch. Bruce Bochy isn't big on letting Dave Roberts start against lefties, so a right-handed center fielder would make all kinds of sense. Maybe Todd Linden could be that center fielder, but he isn't anyone's idea of a defensive whiz at a corner. He could be brutal in center.

Jason Ellison tore up the PCL last season, and he had an amazing spring training last March. He's having another great spring, and it's possible that the only poor offensive stretch he's had in the past year was 85 major league at-bats scattered over 83 games in six months. After his torrid spring in `06, he had six at-bats in April, and 19 in May. It's easy to give him a pass for those limited and scattered at-bats.

Ellison isn't a world-beater. He isn't ever going to be a starter on a good team, and he's probably a fringe bench player on a good bench. But he fits a need for this incarnation of the Giants, and there's that 5% chance that maybe - just maybe - the .400 hitter from Fresno is for real. Ellison is out of options, so he'll likely be with another organization if he doesn't break with the team in April.

So, if Ellison continues his huge spring - and it's obviously still early - the Giants have a decision to make. Trading Sweeney could be a public relations disaster, but he doesn't really have a spot on this team. The Ellison fan club around here could meet in a phone booth, but I can see him putting up .270/.340/.400 for several years at the major league minimum. That's the long-term view, but in the short term he's also a perfect complement for Dave Roberts.

There are probably more than a few teams who could use Sweeney as a pinch-hitting specialist. I just don't see how the Giants are one of them, and I hope the furor has died down enough for him to be traded. The phone booth is open, and I've brought artichoke dip.

Gameday Thread 3/9/07 Giants vs. A's

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:11:47 GMT

Here's the gameday link:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2006/gd.html?2007_03_09_oakmlb_sfnmlb_1&brand=mlb

Kendall
Stewart
Bradley
Piazza
Chavez
Swisher
Thomas
Perez
Melillo

vs.

Roberts
Vizquel
Bonds
Durham
Feliz
Winn
Niekro
Knoedler
Lewis

Community Projection: Barry Bonds

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:37:37 GMT

"The remake of Blade Runner - starring Ben Affleck in the role originally played by Harrison Ford, and Stephen Baldwin as the voice of the lovable animated robot `Popsy' - took home seven Academy Awards."

"The first order of business for President Reubens today was to pardon himself for the indecent exposure charge from 1991. His second act as president was ordering a team of Navy SEALs to storm the basement of the Alamo after receiving an unspecified intelligence tip."

"Even though Barry Bonds missed over 100 games, the Giants were still able to win the NL West in 2007."

That's in order of "most likely" to "least likely." It's an interesting state of affairs when a team is wholly reliant on a 43-year old hitter to have any shot at postseason play. By "interesting", I mean "discouraging." By "discouraging", I mean "familiar."

Yet I'm not really that worried about Bonds. His pants-full-of-wrenches running improved dramatically as the season went on. He showed up to camp in great shape, and he has as much to prove as ever. Mark me down for a huge season...

Barry Bonds

AB: 420
AVG: .301
OBP: .475
SLG: .622
HR: 34

...if only because this team can't survive without a huge season from Bonds. If there was ever a post to lay on the irrational optimism thick-like, it's this one. Go crazy, folks. Go crazy.

Open Springday Thread, 3/10 and 3/11

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:04:21 GMT

It's been an 0-12 kind of spring for me so far, at least with regard to opening Gameday Threads. But spring numbers mean nothing, remember. You're just supposed to check my mechanics and make sure that I'm pushing the "preview" and "post" buttons correctly. Everything else will come around by April.

Gameday link is here, but the game is also on KNBR. Bonds has homered, the Zito contract still gives me the willies, and Pedro Feliz was just thrown out at home plate by 15 feet. Excelsior!

Edit: Respect Mother Earth. Use a lightly commented Springday thread more than once. Think of the future generations, unable to grow soybeans because the soil is filled with old gameday threads.

Community Projection: Armando Benitez

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:41:35 GMT

Armando Benitez had a great spring opener, as he's already coming with the strikeouts and 90MPH+ fastball. He came to camp with the body of a Greek god¹, a passion to make more money, and a mirror to put in the dugout so he can remind himself that, doggone it, people like him. In the five stages of Armando grief, Giants fans are still at "bargaining." So what if the past two seasons have been financial and performance disasters from our lead dog in the bullpen. We'll now take just one good season from the ornery fellow. Just one good season out of the life of the contract, that isn't too much to ask, right? I remember the same plea toward the end of Edgardo Alfonzo's decomposition. Just because you wish it hard enough doesn't mean it will come true.

Last year's prediction was a mess. It was like a ray of sunshine rubbing up against you in a subway car. What an awful mess of a season. People who don't follow the Giants will never understand, either. "What's the big deal, you whiny dorks? Benitez wasn't perfect, but he still had an ERA under 4.00." Oh, how ERA doesn't tell the entire story in this case. Here are some other stats that tell the rest of the story:

Appearances: 44
Blown saves: 45

I'm on a train right now, so I don't have an internet connection, but I'm pretty sure those stats are 100% accurate. It wasn't just the pile of blown saves, it was also the timing. Dodger games, games that would have prevented a sweep, games that would have clinched a sweep, games when the Giants were still above .500, games when the Giants' hopes were long gone. And yet the blown save for which Benitez is most famous is a game against the Giants in a game the Giants didn't even win. How is that fair?

But I'm an obvious idiot, because I'm again going to project something better than a complete meltdown.

Armando Benitez

ERA: 3.31
S: 35
BS: 6
IP: 62
K: 57
BB: 27
HR: 8
Food or weight jokes in this thread alone: 38

I'll take the contract year as the motivating factor, even though I usually find that theory to be completely bogus and simplistic. Note that if the Giants somehow make the playoffs, Benitez will ruin the entire season. It might make sense to pick the Giants to win the division just so Benitez can ruin the entire season. You have to know it would feel oh-so-right.

¹ Criscokis, god of partially hydrogenated oils.

Open Gameday Thread, 4/2.Second Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Another Ambivalent Season With Barry Lamar

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 03:30:31 GMT

Spring training is once again, here. It’s now time for fans to begin that early hopeful evaluation process, asking ourselves whether the youngsters will pan out, the oldsters will old up and if Lou Pinella will hurl anything interesting at an umpire this year. But, for Giants fans things are slightly different. We get all the [...]

Ideal Scenario: Klesko Bumps Aurilia to Third and Feliz to the Bench

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:06:49 GMT

If Ryan Klesko doesn’t realize it already, then just wait until he sees Pedro Feliz wave at a couple of low and away sliders. What Klesko might not realize is that he will be given an opportunity to play his way into the starting lineup at some point during the season. Rich Aurilia will [...]

MVN Fantasy Baseball League: Live Blog

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:03:23 GMT

Afterthoughts: Overall, I felt it was a good draft for everyone, and one of my better teams out of the gate. Final roster looks like this: C Ivan Rodriguez (C, 1B) 1B Carlos Delgado (1B) 2B Ray Durham (2B) 3B Miguel Cabrera (3B) SS Derek Jeter (SS) LF Josh Willingham (LF) CF Torii Hunter (CF) RF Moises Alou (RF) Ut Aramis Ramirez [...]

Top Rookies of ‘07

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:43:36 GMT

The 2006 season saw guys like Hanley Ramirez, Ryan Zimmerman, Matt Cain, Justin Verlander, and Francisco Liriano establish themselves as impact players right off the bat (no pun intended…I swear). Ramirez and Verlander ended up winning Rookie of the Year in their respective leagues with seasons any veteran would have loved to have had. [...]

Spring Temptations

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:08:52 GMT

I am blessed with a job (social-science minded excel monkey) that allows me to do the overwhelming preponderence of my work while being attached to my computer via two little umbilical headphones. Why do I bring this up you may be rightly asking? Well, it is because this little fact is responsible for another little fact. I now [...]

Giants Baseball…On the Radio!

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:01:14 GMT

It’s funny, for the past three years I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I flipped on the radio to listen to the first Giants game of the spring. In 2004 I was housesitting for a friend and actually caught the Giants and Cubs on ESPN, excited at the [...]

Memories from the 1986 Giants

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:36:27 GMT

I don’t exactly remember when I attended my San Francisco Giants Baseball game, but I’m sure it was somewhere between 1982 – 1985. Don’t get me wrong, I loved baseball, but it was hard to get excited about the giants during these years. Watching Dan Driesen, Greg Minton, and Tom O’Malley didn’t exactly get the [...]

More Faith Than Hope

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:34:40 GMT

Paul Rice beat me to linking to the Giant-flavored installment of BP’s “Hope and Faith” series. If you were going to sum up that article in a sentence, it would be “the giants are going to have to get pretty damn lucky to win it all this year, not act of God or winning season [...]

Where to put Bonds?

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:38:19 GMT

What do the names Aurilia, Tucker and Alou all have in common? They are your Giants opening day third place hitters since Barry Bonds last batted third to open the 2002 season. Now, there aren’t many pitchers that wouldn’t mind pitching to those three in the first instead of having pitching to Bonds. This year [...]

Open Gameday Thread, 3/24

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 3/23

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Lincecum: Starting in AAA

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:59:19 GMT

It came out in today’s Chronicle, Bruce Bochy has said that Tim Linceum will likely start the season in AAA. Good call. Based on a couple appearances, he still has some work to do. I think it was Craig Biggio (don’t quote me on this, I’m not sure) who said that Lincecum’s fastball [...]

Open Gameday Thread, 3/29

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 3/27

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 3/30

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 4/2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 4/1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Small Good Things

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Day Without Tim Lincecum

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

All Things D

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Why Jesus Guzman Should Start the Year in Triple-A

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 3/18

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Buster Posey and Pablo Sandoval

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Jesus Guzman and the Case of the Open Roster Spot

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Eugenio Velez: On the Bubble?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Twenty Ten

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Memo from the Personnel Department

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Instant Tao of Zito

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The 25-Man Roster

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Special Agent Goes Rogue

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Project-a-Prospect 2009: Buster Posey

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pitch Counts and Tim Lincecum

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bochy [Hearts] Richie

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The End of March Rotation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Project-a-Prospect 2009: Madison Bumgarner

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gamenight Thread, 3/26

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Daydream about Contending

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Taschner for Paulino...and More?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread 3/28

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Taschner for Paulino for Correa

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Dodgers in on Ohman

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Project-a-Prospect 2009: Angel Villalona

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

An Intrigue of Infielders, Perhaps?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

25-Man Roster Nearly Ready

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The 25-Man Roster...wait, what?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 3/31

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

More Roster Thoughts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Last Man on the Staff

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Actual News

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Mad Bum Video

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Warning: Extreme Wrongslide Ahead (Or: NL West Predicitions)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Warm-Up

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Holmless Problem in San Francisco

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pre-Game I'm Tired of Waiting Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Records Were Made to Be Broken

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Use 'Em or Lose 'Em

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bonds Third, Durham Fourth

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Other Side of Tinstaapp

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I've Got Me a Date with Botticelli's Niece

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Noise Pop

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

People Play Baseball. Numbers Don't.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Raising Cain

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Mound Mechanics, Part 2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Have a Naisude

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Mound Mechanics, Part 1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Friday Notes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Is Your Star Sign Ever Wrong?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Meatball?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Barry Zito, My Libido (A Denial, A Denial)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

As In Wreck

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Mad, I Tell You, Mad!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Zito Throws a Curve

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Off The Record

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Shadowing Goldstein

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Now You See Him...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What The Truck

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

It Just Seems to Be His Turn

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I Cursed the Gloom That Set Upon Us

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Mays v. Aaron

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Opening Day, Maybe

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Game On!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread III -- The Second Inning

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread II -- The Actual Game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 4/7

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread VI -- Two Threads After Gameday Thread Goes to Russia

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread V - The Giants Strike Back

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread IV -- Lincecum Settles Down

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread VII - Generations

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Fun Chatter!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/7: Giants 10, Brewers 6

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor League Road Trips: Part 1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Gold Star for Bruce Bochy...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bochy Makes a Randy Sandwich!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 4/8

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread the Third

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread Appendix B

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/8: Brewers 4, Giants 2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Making Plans for Romo

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M DOING

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

RIP Nick Adenhart

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Moment of Silence for Nick Adenhart

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Please, Sir, May I Have a Wee Run or Two?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/9

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread Three

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread Too

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open San Jose Giants GameThread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Chatter

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Nothing to Add

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread II

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread III

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread FORE!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/11

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

2 Thread 2 Furious

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/11: Gaslamped (Padres 6, Giants 3)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/12

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread III

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/12: Swept in San Diego

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Quick Link Dump

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Ten Reasons Why I'm Not Worried About Lincecum

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/13

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

We Have Seen the Enemy, and He Is Wearing Blue

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Postmortem

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Lefty FAQ: The Giants Aren't Really This Bad, Are They?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

An Interview with MLB.TV

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Quick Poll

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Notes Regarding the Giants' Hot Start

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/15

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Bang Your Head Against a Table Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/15: Bochy WTF

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Reminder...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Early Worries

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Beware the 2010 Illusion

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/16

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Lamentations

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/16: Total Team Fail

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants vs. the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Zen of 2 and 7

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/17

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/17: Bochy FTW

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/18

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Funstravaganza!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/19

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Chatter Time

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pitch-tacular Weekend!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Four Runs. Two Wins. Your 2009 San Francisco Giants!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Changes Afoot

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Airing of Grievances: Bruce Bochy Edition

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/21

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

News Flash: Roster Move

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Reminder:

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

So Many Chris Youngs, So Little Time

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/22

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/22: Bengie Molina's Day Off

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

As the Barry Zito Turns

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Ominous Numbers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Series Preview: Giants at Diamondbacks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Five Things I Want to See This Weekend

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/24

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Game Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Postgame discussion

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/24: Four in a Row

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/25

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Offense Bails Out Starting Pitching Again: Giants/Diamondbacks Saturday Night Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Game Thread, 4/26

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Non-Sweep Thread: Giants lose in extra innings

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pet Peeves: the Everyone Else Edition

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Can't Sweep, Bochy Puts 'X' on Valdez

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/27

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Squibbers and Nubs: The Giants beat the Dodgers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/27: Rally Barry

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Because It Is Twitter, and Because It Is My Heart

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants Top 30 Prospects

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/28

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/28: Not This Time

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Lose, Dodgers Win: A Game Recap for Masochists

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What To Do with Emmanuel Burriss

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/29

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Giants Take the Series: LA Beat

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

4/29: A Good Start

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The MLB Network is Better Than Your Loved Ones

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The April Rotation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Rockies Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Glinty Truths About the Giants After Just One Month of Intense Scrutiny

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Rain-Soaked Win: Giants Beat the Rockies

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Marquis de Sad: Giants Lose Game Two

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Awful Offense + Barry Zito = Obvious San Francisco Giants Win

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/3: Hitless Wonders

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Winning a Series with Five Runs or Less: How Rare Is It?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Nateless in Chicago

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/4

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Postgame thread: Cubs beat the Giants 4-2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/4/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/5

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The May Agenda

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Take One From the Cubs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/5: Wrigley Off The Hook

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/5/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Unit Countdown

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

How Good Are the Dodgers?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/6

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Offense Sputters in Coors Field

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/6: Rocky Mountain Highjacked

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/6/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Come, Good Sirs and Madams, As We Discuss Manny Ramirez's Suspension for Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Manny on Drugs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/7

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Extend-a-Bengie

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Manny Ramirez: Understanding the Glee

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/7/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Dodgers Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/8

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

How Tweet It Is: Zito Pitches Well Again (Giants Post-Game Thread)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/8: Better than Billingsley

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/8/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/9

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game: Eric Stults Completes Game, Shuts Out

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/9/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants beat the Dodgers in 41 innings

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/10/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/11: Mother of All Victories?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Alderson Factor

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Brian Wilson and Casey Blake: I AM SO ANGRY

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Nationals Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/11

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Offensive Kersplosion: Giants take first game from Nationals

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/11/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Randy Johnson's Gopherball Struggles

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Cain: Breakout or Watch Out?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/12

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Win! Giants Win!: Post-Game Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/12/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Swatting Away the Nats

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/13

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: No Sweep for the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/13: More Meatloaf

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/13/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Mets Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What Was I Thinking When I Let Go of You?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/14

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Mets Take Game One: Post-Game Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/14: Run Run Run Run Run -- Ouch!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/14/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Jonathan Sanchez Paradox

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/15

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Most Dispiriting Loss of the Season: Giants/Mets Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/15: Brian Wilson....Needs a Haircut

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/15/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/16

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/16/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/17

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Giants Avoid the Sweep: Post-Game Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/17/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What's Wrong with Aaron Rowand?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Day Off Thoughts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/18/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Padres Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/19

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/19/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Barry Zito Gets Hosed Again (Giants/Padres Recap)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Noah Lowry Appreciation Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/20

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Padres Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/20/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Got Them Cosmik San Diego Blues Again, Mama

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Notes on Frustration: Apparently, This Giants Team Can't Hit

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/21

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/21: I Am Starting to Dislike Brian Wilson

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The San Francisco Giants Are a Crime Against Nature: Post-Game Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/21/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Mariners/Giants Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Is Miguel Cabrera the Most Ridiculous Trade Target the Giants Could Aim For? No.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/22

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap! Mariners beat Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/22/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Weekend Update

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/23

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Five Runs? Send the Ball to Cooperstown -- Giants/Mariners Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/23/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap -- Giants/Mariners

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/24/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/25

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Braves Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/25/09: 'Kawa Bunga!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/25/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Braves Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giant Road Blues

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/26

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Score More Than Two Runs Again

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/26/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Torres Returns, Romo to Follow

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants Draft Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/27

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Sweep the Braves!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/27/09: Sweep. Sweep? Sweep!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/27/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants Draft Preview, Part I: Kyle Gibson

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor lines 5/28/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Dangling Dirty

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Cardinals Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/29

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/29/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Game Recap: Giants Win Fourth Straight

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/30

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Postgame: Cardinals Beat Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor lines 5/30/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/31

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Win? Giants Win!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/31/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants Draft Preview, Part II: Aaron Crow

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

5/31/09: Richie Decks Cards

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

You know who I kind of miss?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants Draft Preview, Part III: Tanner Scheppers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Nationals Recap: Well, That Went Well

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Quick note....

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/2/09: Sloppy but Mellow

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What Does Randy Johnson's 300th Win Mean to the Giants?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/1/09-6/2/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/3/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Quote of the Day

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread 6/4 (v. 1.0)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants Draft Preview IV: High School RHPs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

300!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/4 (2.0)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Games Recap: Matt Cain Pitches a Complete Game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/4/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/4/09: Just How He Likes It

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Hot Stove Poolside

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Series Preview: Giants/Marlins

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/5

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Zito Gets a Well-Deserved Win

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/5/09: Brian Wilson, That Wasn't Funny

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/5/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/6

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/6/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/7

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Defeat Marlins

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/7/09: Aspersions Upon Fred Lewis

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/7/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants Draft Preview, Part V: Hitters

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/8

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Vote Bengie?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Giants' Offense is Bad

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/8/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Draft Day Rant

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Draft Day Is Here!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Draft Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Draft Day Thread II

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/9

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Giants Score More Runs For Matt Cain

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/9/09: Welcome, Zack Wheeler

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/9/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Day Two Draft Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The San Francisco Giants' Draft: Day One Review

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Take Game Two From the Diamondbacks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor lines 6/10/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Third Draft Day: A gripping, action-pac...znzzzzz

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/11

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Draft Miracles on Display

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Avoid the Sweep!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/11/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/11/09: Bringing It All Back Home

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants Link Dump

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/A's Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/12

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants beat the A's

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/12/09: Tim Time

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/12/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/13

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants take second straight from the A's

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/13/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/14

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Chit Chat Place

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/14/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/14/09: The Giants' Perfect Weekend

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Come Back to 24 Willie Mays Plaza, Omar V., Omar V.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Series Preview: Giants/Angels

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/15

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/15/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Giants Get Creamed

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/15/09: No Blowout!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Kevin Frandsen Dilemma

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Burriss v. Frandsen

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/16

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/16/09: Move Somethin'

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Gravitational Pull of a True .500 Team

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/16/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/17

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Avoid the Victory!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/17/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Glut of Almost-Average Outfielders

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/18/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Rangers Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bench Winn Now

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/19

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Fred Lewis' homer helps the Giants beat the Rangers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/19/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/20

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Matt Cain Is Good and the Cleanup Hitter Is Clutch

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/20/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/21

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Sweep Sassy Molassy (Giants Sweep the Rangers!)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

6/21/09: Schizophrenia

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/21/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What to do with Jonathan Sanchez?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Afternoon Video Fun

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/22

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/22/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Giants Might Have Problems Scoring Runs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

More Thoughts on Second Base

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The June Rotation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SB Nation has a new baseball rumors site....

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/23

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Discussion: Barry Zito Might Not Be the Staff Ace After All

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/23/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Tim Lincecum Is Not Billy Rowell

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Three Months, Three Players, Three Questions

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/24

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Discussion: Giants Take Another From the A's

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/24/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Brewers Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Report: Warriors Offer Biedrins, #7 pick for Prince Fielder

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/25/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Trade Philosophies for the Giants: Rebuilding vs. Reloading

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/26

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Colossi lose to the Alcoholic Beverage Makers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/26/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/27

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Wilson Wins It For the Brewers!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/28

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/27/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Game Recap: The Giants Salvage One Against the Brewers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/28/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Fred Lewis vs. Nate Schierholtz

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/29

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Tim Lincecum is Good

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/29/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Back on the Block

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A list of the best game scores in San Francisco history

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/30

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Beat Albert Pujols 6-3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/30/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pablo Sandoval: The Chosen One

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I'm All Up in Your Grill, Harshing Your Mellow

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Drop One in Extra Innings

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/1/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/1/09: A Tolerable Loss

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Picking an All-Star Team

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Giants Narrowly Avoid the Series Win

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/2/09: Zito Betrayed

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/2/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/3/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, Fourth of July

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Postgame fun: Giants offense, Lincecum dominate the Astros

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Holiday San Jose Giants Thread!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/5

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/4/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

VOTE

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/5/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Action-Packed Weekend

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Ryan Sadowski: Fluke or Fixture?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Players of The Week (Times Two) and the Half-Year MVPs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/6

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Cain Wins Another

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/6/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Why You Should Vote for Pablo Sandoval. Again.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Affeldt vs. Brian Wilson

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/7

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Zito Dominates

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/7/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/8

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Avoid the Sweep...Yet Again

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/8/09: Wuthering Heights

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/8/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Where Will Bowker Play?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome Back Bowker

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bowker Up

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/9

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Lincecum, Padres Lineup Defeat Padres

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/9/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Secret Mays Field Spy Cam!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Different Trade Philosophies for the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What to Do With FreddieLoo?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Sanchez Pitches A No-Hitter!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/10/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Morning After....

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/11

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Pablo Sandoval Doesn't Need Your Pity

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

50 Awesome Things About Friday Night’s No-Hitter

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor Lines 7/11/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Jonathan Sanchez Throws a No-Hitter...On Friday

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What Happens at Mays Field Stays At Mays Field

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor Lines 7/12/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Lincecum named to start All-Star Game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Lincecum Leads Off

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

First Half Review

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Home Run Derby Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/13/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Defending the All-Star Game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Let the All-Star Freak Show Begin

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open All-Star GameThread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Don't Just Stand There, Buster, Move!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/14/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Post-Atlee History of Giants in the All-Star Game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/15/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Giants and Roy Halladay

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/16/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Are You Ready For Some Baseball?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Pirates Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Details, Details

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/17

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/17/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/18

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/18/09: Grrrrrrr

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/19

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/18/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread -- A Win! A Win!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/19/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

RIP Sue Burns

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Frandsen and Freddy Sanchez

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/20

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: More Road Humiliation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/20/09: On Your Marks, Get Set...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/20/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What the Giants Should Do at the Trade Deadline

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

El Lefty Goes Out on a Limb

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Not What I Expectorated

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/21

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/21/09: Silver Linings

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/21/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Hate

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Hold Your Powder

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/22

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Lose, Water is Wet

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/22/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/22/09: Push It Real Good

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/23

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Braves Donate Final Game of Series to Charity

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/23/09: Bunts for Zito

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Do Not Want Files, Vol. I: Matt Holliday

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/23/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Watch Out For Thomas Neal

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Sanchez v. Buerhle

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/24

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Cain Wins Again

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/24/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/25

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/26

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/25/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Make or Break

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Ralph Macchio and the Trade Deadline

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/26/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Rumor Rundown

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/27

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Acquire Ryan Garko From Indians For Scott Barnes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/27/09: Epic

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/27/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

WGRK: All Garko, All the Time

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Garko Reaction

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Massive Stupid Trade/Rumor Dump + Discussion

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/28

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game: Giants Take Second Straight From Pirates

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/28/09: Eugenio Rising

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Quick Pre-Game OMG OMG OMG Freddy Sanchez Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/28/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday Notes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/29

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Freddy Sanchez Traded to the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Sweep the Pirates

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Reaction: Freddy Sanchez Trade

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Freddie Sanchez for Tim Alderson

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Freddy Sanchez Trade Overflow Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Philly Test

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/29/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Freddy Sanchez Overflow Trade III

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Dissenting Opinion

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Freddy Sanchez: One Last Post....

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/30

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Take First Game From Phillies

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/30/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Trade Deadline Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Deadline Grade

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Belated Giants/Phillies Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Deadline Grade, Part 2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 7/31

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

7/31/09: The Big Adverb

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 7/31/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open San Jose Giants GameThread!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giant Surprise

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/1/09: The Giants Way

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Postgame fun: Lincecum, Wilson shut out the Phils

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/1/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Take Three of Four from Phillies

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/2/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/2/09: Shots in the Arm

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Astros Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Postgame Thread: Astros, Giants offense defeat the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/3/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/4

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top Three Trades That Didn't Happen at the Deadline

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/4/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/5

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Whiteside Blind Sides Astros

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/5/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

On Being a Giants Fan...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Reds Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/6/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/7

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/7/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/8

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: OTHER PLAYERS JOIN IN FREDEMPTION 09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/9

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/8/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Lose Another Ugly One

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/9/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Lose Game, Respect

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/10/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/10: Blue Monday

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Organizational Philosophies

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Waive Hello to My Little Friend

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/11

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/11: Calm Down

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Sky is Falling

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/11/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/12

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Postgame Extravaganza: Uribe walks off on the Dodgers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/12: Where to Start?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/12/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Just in case you weren't aware....

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

It's a Day Off, Relax, Discuss The Best Games of the Year

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Revisiting a Giants victory over the Dodgers: Always a good thing

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/13/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Now, Giants Later

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/14

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Fail

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/14/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/15

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Shock the World

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/15/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/16

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: More Road Woes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Sign Smoltz

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/16/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

David Wright, Matt Cain, and Idiots

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Now, Giants Later (Part 2)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/17

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/17/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/17: Zack in the Sack

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Why I Still Believe in John Bowker

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/18

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Another Cookie-Cutter Giants Win

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/18/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/18: WGRKO in Cincinnati

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

My secret hope for Ryan Garko's next 30 games....

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Get Rizzo

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Eugenio Velez and the Logic Behind Randy Winn

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/19

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: San Francisco Giants Band Together to Score Run

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/19: Zicasso!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/19/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/20

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Mourning Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

An Open Letter About Edgar Renteria

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/20/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/21

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Lose to the Ro...Wait, What?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/21: 1-2-3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/21/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/22

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Postgame fun: Rockies outslug Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/22: Coors F*$(#d

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/22/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/23

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants Snatch Defeat from Jaws of Victory Once More

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/23/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

All Eyes on Zito

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pain and the San Francisco Giants: Historical Perspective

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/24

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/24: Well, That Wasn't So Bad, Was It?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/24/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants Concede the Season

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

And Now for What it All Means

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/25

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants Win a Laugher

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/25: Oh No, Not Again!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/25/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Freaking Out About Division Rivals

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/26

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants Ruin a Perfectly Good Rant

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/26: If You Don't Love Bengie By Now, You Will Never Never Love Him. Ooooh.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Slice of Optimism

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Gonnie Garko?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/27

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Postgame Meh: Diamondbacks clobber the Giants or something

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Rockies Series Preview...Again

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Trevor Waiver Bother

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/28

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/27/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/28: Just Enough

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open AWWWWW YEAHHHHH thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/26/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/29

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/28/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 8/30

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Giants Win? The Giants Win!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

8/30: "The Big Swing of 2009"

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/29/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Rosenthal: Giants favorite to sign Brad Penny

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

0.01

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Making Sense of Brad Penny and the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/30/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Phillies Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

September Callups

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post Game Thread: Giants Blow it Again.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

9/1: Please Hamels Don't Hurt 'Em

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 8/31/09-9/1/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Buster Posey Called Up

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

OMG BUSTER CALLED UP OMG

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Why Hellooo There, Buster

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Penny is Money

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

9/2: Don't You Know Each Cloud Contains...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/2/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pre-Game Nonsense

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: The Giants Are the Worst Hitting Team of All-Time

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

9/3: Giants Win the Series 5 (Runs Scored) to 3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/3/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What's Wrong With the Giants Offense? Oh, A Couple of Things...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/4

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Bad Zito, Good Game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

9/4: Runzlermania!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/4/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Thread, 9/5

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Win Behind Cain, Wilson

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

9/5: "The thing is, you never give up"

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/6

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Bleh Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/5/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/6/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bochy in Bondage

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/7

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Win a Squeaker

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

9/7: Two-Ribe

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Buster Posey and Bruce Bochy: The Sordid Truth! (Maybe...)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/7/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Madison Bumgarner Called Up

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Here Comes MadBum

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/8

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game: Padres Defeat the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/9

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pre-Game Poll and Comment Starter

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/8/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Lose the Game, Series

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/9/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I Don't Want to Fade Away

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Starting the Clock Early on Bumgarner and Posey

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/10/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Dodgers/Rockies/Dodgers Series Previews

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/11

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Edgar Renteria's Grand Slam Defeats Rockies!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/11/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Blissful Ignorance

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/12

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Boy, That Was Familiar!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/12/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/13

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Salvage a Game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/13/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/14

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Score Week's Worth of Runs, Stay Alive

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/14/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Refreshed

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Randy Winn Is Not the Best Hitter on the Team

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/15

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game: Giants Take Pitches, Score Runs, Lock Real Giants in Broom Closet

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

9/15: Keep Hope Alive!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/15/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Against All Odds, the Giants Are In This Thing

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/16

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Giants Are Out of This Thing, and Running Down the Street To Avoid the Thing's

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

9/16: Killer Rally! Rally Killer.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/16/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Quick, Pre-Post Comment Starter

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What the Giants Should Have Done...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/17/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Dodgers/Giants Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/18

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Beat L.A., Pick Up a Game in the Wild Card Race

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/18/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/19

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Mess Themselves

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 9/19/09

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/20

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Playoff Hopes Dim Even More

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Angel Villalona Link Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Diamondbacks Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/21

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

After the Boys of Summer Are Gone...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Beat the Diamondbacks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What Bengie Molina Represents

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/22

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Are Most Assuredly Out of This Thing

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/23

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The Giants, Math, and 1998 Conspire to Make Me Think We're Not Not In This Thing

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Bochy and Buster Posey, Part XVII

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/24

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Three Games Ba...Wait, What?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Giants and Minor League Evaluation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/25

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Well, That Sucked.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/26

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Play a Full Nine Innings, and Proud We Are of Them

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Limping Home

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/27

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Matt Cain is Good

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

9/27: Penultimate Cain

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Fixing the Giants Offense, Part I: Just Do Nothing

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Health Care Reform

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Will Bruce Bochy and Brian Sabean be retained next season?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/29

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Four More Years! Four More Years!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Bochy: The Verdict Is In

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Brian Sabean: To retain, or not to retain

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 9/30

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Beat the Diamondbacks in Exhibition Contest

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 10/1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Beat Diamondbacks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Sabean, Bochy Coming Back

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bochy and Sabean to return: One man's wish

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 10/2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Posey-Game Recap: Giants Win Fifth Straight

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce, Brian, Welcome to My Underground Lair

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 10/3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants Drop Second Game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 10/4

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Thus Endeth the Season

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Eighty-Eight and Seventy-Four

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The success of the season; the pessimism of the offseason

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Transcript

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, Twins/Tigers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Playoff Chatter

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Rooting Interests

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Playoff Chatter, Day Two

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Sour Grapes and the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Dodger (and Trade Deadline) Hate

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Playoff Chatter, Day Three

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

All Quiet on the Giants Front

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Weekend Playoff Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Surviving the Offseason

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Rockies/Phillies Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Brian Sabean and Bruce Bochy Officially Returning

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Quick notes on the Bochy/Sabean extension

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

My Favorite Quote From The Bochy/Sabean Re-Signing

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Giants and Carney Lansford

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Vote For Bam-Bam?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

These San Francisco Giants Employees Must Go

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:31:13 GMT

With the collapse of the San Francisco Giants' valiant charge up Wild Card Hill, the Giants ownership group can begin to look back at the 2009 season as a prelude to making a number of critical decisions for the 2010 season. The first item on the "2010 SF Giants to Do" list is the distribution of pink slips to those employees who need to seek baseball employment elsewhere (or who, in some cases, may be forced to consider a career in the aluminum siding industry).

The following San Francisco Giants employees should immediately start working on the first draft of their "I've decided to spend more time with my family" press releases:

1. Manager Bruce Bochy.
The contracts for both Giants General Manager Brian Sabean and Field Manager Bruce Bochy are up, and retaining or removing Sabean/Bochy looms as the biggest decisions team owner Bill Neukom will make at the start of his ownership era. Here's the deal: Neukom has a rare opportunity to make a clear, decisive stroke and take real ownership of the franchise in his name. Beyond the merits or weaknesses of Brian Sabean or Bruce Bochy, Neukom should relish the chance to make a clean cut with the past; even the recent, slightly more positive past.

Bochy is a steady, reliable caretaker who won't screw things up day-to-day. But he is not the guy who will lead a dynamic young team to a World Series victory. Like Dusty Baker, Bochy cannot let go of his crack-like addiction to giving endless at-bats to steady, reliable mediocre veterans who also won't screw things up but bring little else to the fight.

For much of the 2009 season, the Giants batting line-up consisted of four #6 batters (Randy Winn, Aaron Rowand, Edgar Renteria, and Fred Lewis), one triple A batter (Travis Ishikawa), one clean-up hitter who should be batting no higher than 5th (Bengie Molina), and the potent Pablo Sandoval, a actual, honest-to-gosh #3 hitter. And while Bochy can only play the hand dealt to him, and the team is not likely to sit $9 or $10 million-dollar-a-year players on the bench, the hundreds of wasted at-bats given to Winn, Rowand, Ishikawa, Lewis, Rich Aurilia, and Renteria doomed this team to a third place finish.

Add to that Bochy's utter inability to get Giant batters to play classic small-ball (to bunt, to move runners, to take walks, and to be aggressive on the bases), and you have a manager who abandoned the team's only legitimate offensive strategy.

That's why a new manager is needed. And fast. And if Brian Sabean is also given a gold watch, I do not believe the earth's rotation would stop.

2. Pitching Coach Dave Righetti, hitting coach Carney Lansford.
Dave Righetti deserves a chance to be a Major League manager. But not with this team. Here's another critical separation Bill Neukom can make from the past: erase from our collective memories the plodding dullness of Giant hitting, and the tiresome frustration of brilliant, young Giant pitchers who can't seem to advance. That starts with 1) a new batting coach, and 2) a new pitching coach.

No doubt even sports fans in the outer Ukraine are familiar with the Giants' terrible offensive stats--but it's much worse than that. The lack of hitting basics was glaring. There's no plan, no approach, no building blocks being set up; the line-up is adrift, and signing that "one big bat" won't be the cure.

The team's starting pitching can't seem to make it over the final hump to realize their undeniable potential. Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Jonathan Sanchez, and Madison Bumgarner require the kind of dynamic coaching leadership that will take them the rest of the way. So let's go out and find it.

3. Aaron Rowand, Edgar Renteria, Travis Ishikawa.
The Giants owe Rowand $12 million in 2010 (and in 2011, and in 2012!). They owe Renteria $9 in 2010. But these players cannot be allowed to squander any more at-bats as San Francisco Giants. The team needs to do whatever it can to move Rowand and Renteria, which perhaps will mean eating large portions of their remaining contracts. Rowand has lost whatever steam he had at the plate in his prime, and Renteria's bat and glove are absolutely dragging this team down every time he plays.

Had the Giants simply put Emmanuel Burriss at shortstop in April, the team would have had a year's worth of incredible range at shortstop and legitimate speed on the bases for a mere $400,000; the $18 million they would have saved without Renteria could have potentially brought in an Adam Dunn to bat clean-up in July. What a difference that could have made in the Wild Card race.

Travis Ishikawa is a problem. Watching this kid play first base is pure joy-- there is little doubt he is one of the game's very best defensive first basemen. But Ishikawa has not improved at the plate since he was called up last year:

T. Ishikawa	2008	2009 (9/27)
At bats	68	317
Avg.	.274	.262
OBP	.337	.328
SLG	.432	.391
OPS	.768	.719

The question is, how many more ineffectual at bats do the Giants give Ishikawa before they make a decision? There is a need, right now, for power bats in left field, at third base, and at first base. And it looks more and more like Pablo Sandoval's ultimate destination in the infield is first base (unless Angel Villalona can reassemble O.J. Simpson's defense team). This decision needs to be made before Spring Training starts in 2010.

Despite these issues, there is plenty of good news ahead for the San Francisco Giants. New owner Bill Neukom has the chance to bring a dynamic new direction to this team, right now. And the basic ingredients to build a winning franchise can be found on the team's active roster and in their minor league system. Now cross your fingers and hope it gets done.

Your 2010 SF Giants: It's Almost All About the Money, Baby

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:30:07 GMT

In the middle of their September 2009 battle for the National League Wild Card title, the San Francisco Giants have little time to ponder next season. But that unsolicited opportunity could come quickly in the next several weeks as the Giants arm wrestle Colorado and the Dodgers three more times with 21/2 games to make up in the Wild Card race. Oddly, San Francisco has a last gasp opportunity the final nine games of the season, when they meet the Arizona Diamondbacks five times, and the Chicago Cubs four times-- two teams expected to be in contention in their respective divisions throughout 2009, but who instead royally soiled themselves.

No matter how the 2009 season ends, the San Francisco Giants' front office can look toward 2010 as a major salary savings year. Nine players currently collecting 2009 salaries totaling $38.5 million will be off the books at the close of this season, and that means serious payroll flexibility and positioning for 2010. While there are any number of young Giant players making somewhere around the $400,000 MLB minimum salary who may not be with the big team next year, these nine players made much more than that in their 2009 final salary year:

-- Dave Roberts - $6.5 million (retired early this season)
-- Randy Winn - $8.25 million
-- Randy Johnson - $8 million
-- Bengie Molina - $6.0 million
-- Noah Lowry - $4.5 million ($6.25 million 2010 club option)
-- Bobby Howry - $2.75 million
-- Rich Aurilia - $1 million
-- Juan Uribe - $1 million
-- Dallas McPherson - $.5 million

Even though Molina, Uribe and Howry may be players the team is interested in resigning, that $38.5 million savings cuts a lot of family ties and makes the corner-office-with-a-view ballclub executives as happy as a right wing nutcase at a town hall meeting. But the Giants ownership might stop their collective giggling for a moment when they picture their average fan (plumber's crack showing, bending over to wipe up some spilled Chardonnay on their polished teak living room floor), actually expecting that new found money to be used to sign a legitimate Major League power hitter. Or two.

Imagine the nerve of that sports-talk-show-calling riff-raff, I mean it's not like they shell out a lot of money to... well, ah, never mind.

For the record, the riff-raff in the lower Field Box sections of AT&T Park were recently given a deadline by the Giants to pony up $2,925.00 per seat for 9 potential playoff tickets (which is reimbursed if the Giants don't make the playoffs, or are eliminated early). That would be on top of the $6,000+ cost for one 2009 Field Box season ticket.

Anyway, where were we? Oh yeah, the $38 million in player salaries disappearing in 2010. Keep in mind, during the three years from 2005 to 2007, the San Francisco Giants' payroll averaged over $90 million per year. The 2009 payroll is $82.6 million. Now this is where I say, "So, you do the math", but heck, I'll do the damn math: that's $46 million less spent on player salaries between 2005 and 2010. And that's counting Barry Zito's flesh-eating contract!

More importantly, the Giants have a number of very talented young pitchers and hitters in the minor leagues, several of whom may be ready to join the big club full time in 2010. So the bottom line is: the Giants organization has a great opportunity to construct a serious offensive powerhouse around some extremely talented pitching for many years to come.

As I bend over to wipe up the rest of my expensive Chardonnay, the very prospect of the San Francisco Giants making the playoffs each of the next five years (just like during the late 1990s and early 2000s), transports me to my favorite happy place--AT&T Park in October.

The Major League Baseball Answer Man

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:04:12 GMT

The Major League Baseball Answer Man is here to help the casual fan, and those arrogant snobs who consider themselves to be knowledgeable, by answering the questions and concerns

America

has about its national pastime. If you have a question for the MLBAM, please do not send it in--the MLB Answer Man is not accepting questions from the general public at this time.

Q: Can a baseball team whose hitting and run scoring totals are already very bad stand to lose its number 2, 3 and 4 hitters to injuries and still prosper?
A: You must be talking about the San Francisco Giants. And the answer is no, not in this planetary system. You see, hitting is 38% of baseball, with food vending and special events comprising the other 40%. If your hitters are already smelling up the sabermetric landscape with stale OBPs, ripe OPSs and rotting BAs, having your three "best" batters go down with injuries can only create a bigger stinking mess.

Q: What if your team has the best pitching in baseball, but your hitters suck and you lose a lot of games as a result of that sucking?
A: You must be talking about the San Francisco Giants. Well, technically speaking, you're screwed. But I have a question for you, dunderhead. Why the hell didn't you make a trade in July for a power hitting left fielder when you had the chance? I have seen Fred Lewis' outstanding imitation of Jose Feliciano playing left field (and believe me it is so good it's spooky-good), but it's time to move on. Catching the ball and throwing the ball to the right base is an achievable goal--I've actually seen it done on TV. Trading for Ryan Garko and Freddy Sanchez was a good start, but what has Adam Dunn for you lately?

Q: I've heard some very smart baseball analysts, like Tim McCarver, Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, and the Phillie Phanatic, say that if a team with three really good starting pitchers makes it to the playoffs, well, just about anything can happen. Is that true?
A: You must be talking about the San Francisco Giants. And, no, that's not true. If vending and special events make up 20% of baseball, and power hitting is also one third, then you'd have to say that starting pitching comprises the other half. But even that's not going to be good enough. My research shows the current Giants batting line-up is scoring exactly 0.25 runs per ballgame-- and that's on a good day. At the same time, Giant pitchers are giving up 0.26 runs per game, which is like having the Hindenberg crash into the Titanic's iceberg. By any rational measure, it's a losing situation. Now, you can factor in the food vending at AT&T Park, which is simply outstanding, and you'll start to see that number go up, but not quite enough to make the playoffs.

Q: If a train leaves San Francisco at 7:15PM on April 2, with good pitching and mediocre hitting, will that train arrive in the playoffs in October?
A: Are we still talking about the Giants here? Listen, you can train your players all you want, but if they can't hit the ball and score runs, you're going to be late. And that's all there is to it.

SF Giants: Just How Many "Most Important Games of the Year" Can There Be?

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:47:35 GMT

Wily baseball veterans call August and September "the dog days" for a variety of nasty and grungy reasons. One reason is that, come September of each Major League season, two types of teams seem to be playing "the most important game" or "the most important series" of the year--over and over again: those teams at the top of the standings who are just holding on, and those teams within six or so games of the division leaders who have ever diminishing opportunities to claw their way up to the top.

So the San Francisco Giants and their fans are confronted with a problem they haven't had to deal with for the past five years: meaningful ballgames late in the season that will decide whether or not their team makes the National League playoffs. As a result, the Giant's last road trip was christened by the local media the most important of the 2009 season. No, check that. Actually the four game series with the Rockies at Colorado (inside that road trip) were really the most critical contests. But wait a minute. Within the Colorado series, games three and four were, in turn, each described as the most important games of the 2009 season.

Now, as the Giants recover from that less than successful eleven game road trip, and take the time to gain some ground via the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three game home series, the upcoming weekend series with the Rockies is now being described as the most important series of the year. No doubt, one way or the other, game three with Colorado on Sunday August 30th will shortly be graced with the title, "the most important game of the year".

And you know what? All of those series, and all of those games, are the most important of the year. But as these seemingly unending "most important" games pile up, you would think the stress and tension could start to become overwhelming, especially for younger players. And for some it might, but not for the San Francisco Giants.

Although contending teams traditionally rely on veteran payers to keep the ship steady during late-season playoff race rollercoaster rides, it's the younger Giant players who are not only unfazed by all the tumult, they appear to absolutely thrive off it, thank you very much. Devastating losses, like the fourteen inning 6-4 debacle with Colorado on Monday August 24th (cited by many fans and media as the worst Giants loss in over five years), seem to roll off these twenty-four and twenty-five year old players like water off the Aflac duck. It is amazing to see this young team go about its business day-to-day in the eye of the NL Wild Card race hurricane.

So let's see how this Giants team holds up in the pressure cooker of the next four weeks, and what further miracles the best starting pitching in baseball can yet pull off. It is a beautiful thing to watch.

Get Used to Baseball According to Tim McCarver

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:46:09 GMT

Few rational baseball-loving fans will disagree with me that the Fox Television network's vacuous announcing team of Tim McCarver and Joe Buck, have done more to dissuade people from watching American Major League Baseball than all the revelations about player steroid use put together.

Thanks to a new $2.5 billion dollar contract that runs through 2013, the Fox Network has a serial killer stranglehold on Major League Baseball broadcasts that not only forces us to watch the Buck/McCarver nightmare during the playoffs and World Series for the next five years, it blacks out all major league games on Saturday afternoons. Except, of course, the Fox Saturday Game of the Week. So if you're looking to watch a ballgame game on Saturday afternoons, pretty much give up any hope of watching your favorite team unless you live in New York, Boston or LA. Instead, you can prepare for the Fox broadcast by drugging yourself with premium Walmart beer in cans, and hiring a large burly man to tie you down to your favorite chair. Now you're ready to truly enjoy the entire Fox broadcast offering as delivered by appropriately faux announcers.

That five year Saturday contractual death-grip has compelled almost every other team in baseball to play their scheduled Saturday games at night so as not to lose the local TV revenue they would otherwise receive for those games. Other than a couple of additional Fox back-up games, the net effect is to have all the rest of baseball tossed into the dumpster known as the Saturday dinner and prime time hour--the worst ratings period of the week.

Even in a business that has done virtually everything it possibly can to alienate every last American child who might still have some interest in watching Major League Baseball (like televising playoff and World Series games at night, with 11:30PM EST or later end times), the idea of not being able to watch your team on television Saturday afternoons is pretty special. A nod to Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig in the immortal words of former President George W. Bush, "Heckofa job, Brownie..."

But that's not the worst aspect of Fox's National Pastime colonoscopy: the worst is the fingernails-scratching-a-blackboard announcing team of Tim McCarver and Joe Buck. Throughout their broadcasts, the Buck-McCarver monster is sure to have at hand a series of quirky and tedious baseball and, worse, non-baseball "personality" stories about every game day ballplayer; to be dutifully trotted out whenever a player gets a big hit or makes a good fielding play. These soul-killing, I'm-going-to-turn-to-the-QVC Channel moments are presented by Buck in his nasal, droning monotone delivery, or by McCarver, who often sounds like he recently wandered from an assisted care facility.

"You know, Tim, Chicago White Sox bopper Jim Thome, who just hit that homerun, not only hits balls out of the park, he spends his off season helping communities clean their local parks so kids can use them safely." Well sure, the poor little rug-muffins can't stay at home and watch their favorite baseball team on television Saturday afternoons, so they're running around urban parks littered with discarded condoms, unleashed pit bulls, and used needles. The little scamps pretty much need Jim Thome out there with a baseball bat just to protect them.

Oddly, there are occasions when I miss Joe Buck's insincere prattle--that would be anytime co-announcer Tim McCarver's mouth is moving. McCarver's favorite, and most embarrassing, gambit is to create an outlandishly different take on a common baseball situation. Apparently, McCarver's wants to make the typical Fox demographic viewer exclaim, "whoa.... dude, like I never thought of it that way.... I mean that is so rude it's, like, you know, way filthy rude".

An example of McCarver's inane "analysis in reverse" style would be something like, "Now, in this situation, it's actually better for B.J. Upton to get a walk rather than hit a three run homer..." Or Tim might pontificate, "Wow, that was a nice catch Dodger Matt Kemp made against the wall, but L.A. would be a lot better off if that ball had just left the park..."

To understand where this fluff falls on the silliness meter, simply apply McCarver's reverse-is-right philosophy to real life: "Florida resident Jack Simpson just picked the correct seven lottery numbers for a $47 million jackpot, but really folks, it would have actually been better for the Simpson family if Jack had only picked five correct numbers." Not surprisingly, there are hundreds of websites around the world solely dedicated to collecting McCarver's inane baseball quotes, one of my favorites being "Shut-up Tim McCarver.com".

So get used to Fox's forced enema approach to presenting Major League Baseball; until at least 2014, that's going to have to pass as a good time.

San Francisco Giants Line-up: Starting to Get Flithy

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:03:10 GMT

In Houston this week, the San Francisco Giants took two games out of three, a nice turnaround given their poor 2009 road record to date. But something else is going on with this team, something a lot more important than taking a single road series: the batting line-up is finally coming together, hitters are getting on, runners are being moved around the bases and crossing home plate with regularity. Throughout the first half of the season, Manager Bruce Bochy had to patch-work a series of hot hand batting orders in a desperate attempt to generate run production to support the best pitching in baseball. Often, the pieces simply weren't there for Bochy to assemble.

To create an effective offense each game, Bochy even had the amazing Pablo Sandoval in three different batting order slots the first three months of the season, while a half dozen other players auditioned to be the lead-off hitter. By June, Bochy finally threw his hands up and simply used the lead-off slot to jumpstart Aaron Rowand's stumbling offense. And, somehow, it all began to work.

Now, Eugenio Velez is doing a seriously great impression of a lead-off man, adding a major league batting average to his well known speed and surprising power. Rowand has moved comfortably to the sixth slot, where his gap hitting and grit adds depth. The trade deadline addition of All Star second baseman Freddy Sanchez opens up a host of offensive possibilities. In game three of the Houston series, Bochy sat down his struggling clean-up guy, catcher Bengie Molina, and put Sandoval fourth in the order and Sanchez third. They went a collective 6 for 9, with number five hitter Ryan Garko going 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs.

It certainly seems that Pablo Sandoval is destined to bat fourth on this team, and certainly right fielder Nate Schierholtz's power should put him right behind the Panda, 5th in the order, when he returns in a week. Or should that be where Ryan Garko hits? One very large elephant in this room is what to do with Molina, whose lack of speed and declining OPS should move him down to the 7th slot in a perfect world. Other critical decisions also remain: if Bochy plays Velez, Schierholtz, and Rowand in the outfield, what to do with the aging Randy Winn? And how long can a team built on pitching, defense and line drive hitting continue to allow Edgar Renteria's lack of range at shortstop hobble them?

The answers to the Giants line-up for the remainder of the 2009 season might be found by sorting through some of Bruce Bochy's old April, May and June line-up cards: keep Sandoval and Freddy Sanchez healthy and in the middle of the order, then craft the right line-up to the right situation around them, and keep the rest of the squad fresh and engaged. At 12 games above .500 approaching mid-August, on It's hard to argue with that strategy.

Sabean Smashes a Splash Hit at the Trade Deadline

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:39:34 GMT

San Francisco Giants General Manager Brian Sabean just faced one of the most difficult series of decisions in his tenure as Giants GM: should he alter the make-up of a team already rolling toward a post-season wildcard slot? How aggressively should he address several identified team needs to ensure they even make the playoffs? And, how much should he give up to get those missing pieces?

Tough choices, and all to be achieved within a limited time period, from within a limited resource pool, while at the same time competing with other playoff hungry teams. And, by the way, this is a contract renewal year for Sabean, so also add in serious job performance pressure.

But Brian Sabean pulled it off. Despite Ryan Garko's slow start, and Freddy Sanchez's immediate offensive impact, Brian Sabean gave the Giants the three things they needed most right now: 1) a line drive doubles bat to move runners on the bases and score runs; 2) fielding stability at second base, and by extension, the entire infield; 3) a bat at first base capable of driving in runs. In retrospect, the price paid was not a problem.

Lefty Scott Barnes, traded to Cleveland for 1B Ryan Garko, had a nice 12-3 record at single A San Jose, but was rated the 9th best prospect in the Giants organization. And the Giants desperately had to make some move to upgrade the lack of offense at first base. Travis Ishikawa has shown no improvement after the Giants gave him many opportunities-- he has essentially remained a very good triple A player. Ishikawa is striking out once every 3.6 at bats (550 bats = 153 strikeouts). Add to that only 30 RBIs and 7 home runs, and the first base picture looked bleak. Garko brings at least a chance to create runs from first base.

After having righty Tim Alderson's name enshrined in the minds of Giants fans the past two years as one of the organization's top three or four minor league prospects, it was difficult to see him traded. But Alderson's promise is no match for what Freddy Sanchez has already achieved during the past five years he has been a full time starter: a National League batting title, three All Star Game appearances, and an amazing glove at second base. If an additional rationale is needed here, apparently Alderson has slipped somewhat in the eyes of the Giants front office, so this move should have been a relatively easy one for Sabean.

Whichever way the 2009 race for the National League West and the NL wild card turns out, Brian Sabean can feel he did what had to be done to put the Giants in position to make the playoffs. The competition is very tough: the Colorado Rockies will not stop winning games, and there's no way Atlanta, Florida, Milwaukee, and the Cubs go quietly. So the odds are high, but the Giants are at the table and finally have the chips to play to win.

My Name is Bill and I'm a Pirates Fan

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:22:05 GMT

On a recent visit to Pittsburgh I looked up an old friend, who asked if I wanted to go with him to a monthly meeting of recovering Pittsburgh Pirates fans, held in a drafty old warehouse in the industrial section of the Steel City. It seemed harmless, so the next night we drove through city streets along the river, parked amid broken bottles and trash, walked up to an old building, and entered a large lifeless room. Inside there was a variety of people sitting in several dozen folding chairs facing a worn podium. As we took our seats, I noticed a scruffy table along the side with boxes of doughnuts and an old metal coffee urn surrounded by stacks of white styro cups.

A man walked up to the podium and spoke. "I want to welcome everyone and I applaud your courage for coming here tonight. I know it's not easy, but I have faith we can beat this thing together. Now let's hear from the floor." A man raised his hand and stood up. "Hi... my name is William and as of yesterday, I haven't have been a Pirates fan for three straight months." As the room erupted in applause, William smiled and lowered his head.

"You all know I lost control and became a Pirates fan a couple of times on and off the past several years, despite all the bad trades of the really good players and the inability of the front office to properly assess and draft minor league talent, but I want everyone to know I'm back." More applause and cheering filled the room. William smiled sheepishly and sat down.

"Thank you, William," said the moderator. "Can we please hear from Pastor Bob?" A black-robed man stood up and spoke. "After seventeen straight losing seasons, we know we cannot beat the demons that haunt us without facing them, so I want everyone to bow their heads and repeat the names on this partial list as I speak them... to those Pittsburgh players we foolishly lost in jerkwad trades: Jason Bay, Nate McLouth, Aramis Ramirez, Jack Wilson, Freddy Sanchez, Xavier Nady, Jason Schmidt." At this, many in the room began to rumble in anger.

Pastor Bob continued. "To those players we could have picked in the annual First Year Player drafts if our GMs didn't have their heads so far up their butts: Lance Berkman (1997), C.C. Sabathia (1998), Ben Sheets and Alex Rios (1999), David Wright (2001), Prince Fielder, Scott Kasmir, B.J. Upton (2002)." At this point, a number of fans began openly sobbing and wailing, and many pulled out hidden bottles from their coats and began drinking directly from them. My friend and I hurriedly left the room as fans started throwing the bottles at the podium and it appeared a riot was starting. As we quickly drove away in the night, I vowed to never become a Pittsburgh Pirates fan no matter how desperate I was or how low my self-esteem.

I also now plan to devote the rest of my life working with those who are fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates, in the hope that medical science may some day find a cure for this insidious and destructive addiction. It's the least I can do.

Jonathan Sanchez Makes the Giants Hit the Emergency Stop Button

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:37:19 GMT

San Francisco Giant pitcher Jonathan Sanchez's brilliant no hit performance against the San Diego Padres on July 10th caused two Major League Baseball teams to hit a brick wall-- much like Wiley Coyote does when chasing the Roadrunner on one of those winding mountain roads.

The Giants apparently spent the better part of the past two months exploring possible trades involving the twenty-six-year old lefthander, including serious talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The proposed trade would have sent Sanchez and unnamed minor leaguers to Pittsburgh for All Star second baseman Freddy Sanchez. The Pirates apparently balked (sorry about that), asking for a better grade of minor leaguers rather than just some throw-ins. So the Giants balked right back.

As the rosy afterglow of Jonathan Sanchez's dazzling no-hitter settles in on both franchises, the Pittsburgh Pirates wake up with the kind of wired hangover you get when mixing inexpensive hard liquor from Safeway and Walmart brand beer the night before. Sanchez now looks like the winning lottery ticket they decided not to purchase.

For the Giants and Brian Sabean, who loves good pitching in a way that prompts family and friends to think about staging an intervention, Sanchez now presents an even greater problem. How do you trade him? How many starts does he get to prove or disprove the promise of the no hitter? And how can you fit Jonathan Sanchez into the Giants rotation when (or if) Randy Johnson returns, and with Madison Bumgarner, Tim Alderson and several other quality pitchers pounding on the front door? And, whew, that's a lot of damn fool questions.

The bold stroke would be to move Sanchez out now--it is quite possible his value will never be higher. The obvious downside would be for Giants owner Bill Neukom to sit down in front of his 80" hi def Vistavision TV on a lazy Saturday afternoon in mid-September and watch Jonathan Sanchez throw his second no-hitter of the year for the [fill in any other team name here except San Francisco Giants]. Mr. Neukom would no doubt do that thing where you spray out a stream of your current beverage in wide-eye shock and surprise.

There's a parallel here (isn't there always?). In September 2007, Boston rookie pitcher Clay Buchholz tossed a no-hitter in the second major league start of his career. Since that time, the promising Buchholz has had performance and injury issues, but this year posted a great first half in the minors. During the off season, Boston desperately wanted one of the Texas Rangers' outstanding rookie catchers, Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Taylor Teagarden. The price would have been Clay Buchholz, and Boston just couldn't pull that trigger, settling for the older and slower free agent Jason Varitek.

And that's the problem. Without their no-hitters, the twenty-four year old Buchholz would likely be a Texas Ranger today, and Jonathan Sanchez might very well be packing in the next several weeks, the only issue for Giants management being which big hitting left fielder or second baseman takes his locker.

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A comparison between Buchholz and Sanchez shows two pitchers pretty close in numbers ratios:

	Starts	Innings	SO	W-L	ERA	WHIP
Clay Buchholz 2007-08	18	98	94	5-10	5.56	1.60
Jonathan Sanchez 2006-08	37	250	252	13-18	5.18	1.50

The Loneliness of the Long Distance General Manager

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:07:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants General Manager Brian Sabean has a difficult series of decisions to make by the July 31, 2009 MLB non-waiver trading deadline. The Giants are in a fascinating situation that demands serious player decisions be made now, decisions that will have high visibility outcomes this season and for several seasons to come.

The 2009 Giants are a team in the final stages of moving past the Barry Bonds era-- from a team built around a single extraordinary athlete for fifteen years, to a team reconstructed with a series of smart draft picks dating from 2002 (Matt Cain) and 2003 (Brian Wilson, Nate Schierholtz, and the late-blooming Ryan Sadowski). More importantly, starting in 2008, the Giants wisely refocused on drafting quality position players to rebalance an organization overstocked with pitching prospects.

2008 first four draft picks

1. Buster Posey, C

2. Conor Gillaspie 3B

3. Roger Kieschnick OF

4. Brandon Crawford SS

All four of these players could be playing at AT&T Park in 2010; and certainly Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford could be Giant regulars for a very long time to come.

But back to 2009. Despite the unfortunate decision by the Giants to hold on to Barry Bonds for one final year (in 2007, wasting $16 million in salary on a losing team, and criminally delaying a long overdue rebuilding project), the team has remarkably come together in two short years. The plan was to reach .500 this year, then bring up the hot prospects in 2010 to augment an already stellar starting staff.

But something happened on the way to .500--the team has shown depth and the ability to learn and grow, and Manager Bruce Bochy has expertly constructed a series of line-ups to take advantage of who is learning and growing the best. So now, even with the Dodgers dominating in the NL West, the Giants are sniffing a possible wildcard entry into the 2009 playoffs, and that has created a large pile of dilemma.

Should Sabean,
1) stay the course with the current team and hope the recent offensive surge is real and can be sustained through September and beyond?

Pros: if it works, the Giants make it to the 2009 playoffs without trading any key minor leaguers who may lead the team to the playoffs in 2010 and beyond.

Cons: if the Giants don't make a move, and finish two or three games out of the wildcard race at the end of this season, they'll know they screwed up big time by not trading for a big bat when they had the chance to get one in July.

2) admit there's a desperate need for an offensive upgrade in left field, or at one of the corner infield spots, and get a deal done?

Pros: sure, you have to give quality to get quality, but reaching the playoffs is rare, and if you can make a deal now that gets you to the post-season this October...

Cons: the Giants make a deal for a big bat, give up one or two excellent prospects, don't make the 2009 playoffs, and end up not re-signing the big bat. A truly ugly situation (and we've been there before in 2003, when Sabean gave away Joe Nathan and two other pitchers to rent A.J. Pierzynski for one year).

So this overachieving 2009 Giants team has forced Brian Sabean to reluctantly step into a harsh spotlight, carefully weigh who to sell and who to buy, and no doubt wonder if he should make any moves at all.

And remember, John Bowker is batting .349 at AAA Fresno, with 60 RBIs, 16 home runs and a 1.061 OPS. What if Bowker brings that big bat to left field every day at AT&T Park?

The Highs and the Lows

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:13:17 GMT

OK so just breathe a little. First we get swept by the hated Angels who then went on to lose to the Dodgers. Then we sweep the Rangers to balance out the karma of the universe in Giantsland. Then we go into Oakland and take two of three from a team already struggling. Finally, we march into Milwaukee and lose in heartbreaking fashion, followed by an uplifting performance by Ryan Sadowski in his first ever major league start. Now today we watch as the offense explodes for 10 runs while Tim Lincecum throws a two-hit shutout.

Put simply, the Giants are bipolar. We have on one hand the sad-sack losing Giants that can't score a run or work a count to if someone held a gun to their head. On the other hand, we have the world-beating, run-scoring, shutout-throwing juggernauts with the second best record in the National League. The sad-sack Giants are frustrating at their best, and downright heartbreaking at their worst. World-beating Giants bring joy and rapture to the souls of fans everywhere and make us believe that they're one hitter away from a playoff berth.

Today, the world-beating Giants gave us hope for the rest of the four game set against the Cardinals, as well as for the rest of the season. Tomorrow, with Chris Carpenter pitching, the sad-sack Giants might make an appearance and make us think that there's no way in any realm that we can contend. So which one are we right now?

To be honest, I'm leaning towards world-beating Giants for a few reasons. One, the pitching staff from the rotation to the bullpen is absolutely dominant. Sergio Romo, Jeremy Affeldt and Brian Wilson nailing down the final three innings is enough to feel good about any lead in the late innings. Two, Pablo Sandoval, Nate Schierholtz, and Travis Ishikawa are demonstrating an ability to hit major league pitching and then some. Sandoval should be an All-Star, while Schierholtz and Ishikawa are finally coming into their own. On top of all this, John Bowker is waiting down in Fresno while sporting a .346/.446/.602 with 14 homers and 45 walks to 47 K's. Third, the Giants have demonstrated the ability to beat good teams (see Cardinals, Rangers, et al).

For each of these pros, there are bound to be cons that seem just as reasonable, but to be honest it feels way better to have a reason to be optimistic, however cautious this optimism may be. The next two games we're facing Carpenter and Adam Wainwright, so this warm fuzzy feeling may be short-lived, but that still leaves us a chance to split the four game set and head home with some confidence after getting our souls crushed in Milwaukee.

You'd Better Watch Out (You'd Better Not Cry): The Giants Are Coming to Town

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:39:18 GMT

I have previously discussed why the San Francisco Giants will be an emerging force in the National League this year, and a dominant force in the Majors for a number of years to come. Thanks to the team belatedly getting its act together as far as prospect evaluations and player drafting, and its ability to carry a payroll zooming past the $80 million+ per year mark, there is an excellent chance that, starting in 2010, the San Francisco Giants will be a preeminent team in the Majors for a half dozen years.

Keep in mind, this team is at a tipping point despite an unimaginable number of catastrophically bad player signings the past six years. Here's a partial list of the worst of the worst (*currently being paid):

>Armando Benitez (2003, 4 years) $26 million

>Edgardo Alfonzo (2005, 3 years) $21 million

>Ray Durham (2 years) $14.5 million

>Dave Roberts (3 years) $18 million*

>Barry Bonds (final year) $16 million*

>Aaron Rowand (5 years) $60 million*

>Barry Zito (7 years) $126 million*

>Edgar Renteria (2 years) $19 million*

That's $300.5 million wasted on below average players over a very short period of time. Throw in what many consider to be one of the worst trades in MLB history, the 2003 Giants dealing Joe Nathan/Francisco Liriano/Boof Bonser to Minnesota to rent A.J. Pierzynski for one year, and you would think this franchise would be toast. And very burnt toast at that. But, despite dramatically poor decision making by the front office the past six years, the San Francisco Giants are still about to emerge as a serious force in the game. And that is testimony to their money and their relatively new ball park.

On a purely financial front, the Giants debt payment for the quasi-privately funded AT&T Park is approximately $20 million a year according to Forbes (I have also read that the debt payment is $15 million a year, and $18 million a year, etc.). That debt will be paid off somewhere around 2019, coinciding nicely with the Giants' huge investment in a mega residential/office space/concert venue/retail development project in Mission Bay, just across McCovey Cove. This is the same "retail/housing/multi-use" development mantra that seems to accompany every new MLB or NFL stadium proposal around the country.

What that means is the San Francisco Giants Baseball Club will become a mega conglomerate with multi revenue streams and an expanding real estate and business portfolio. As a result, in the years following the upcoming 2010-2015 "Giants era", the team could continue a high level of regular season and post season play, due to the unparalleled financial bounty required to support superior player drafting and development, and high end free agency signings. The Giants, in essence, would join the Yankees, Red Sox, and Angels in the top echelon of big money Major League teams.

And, starting today, please disregard the previous definitions of "small market" and "large market" teams. Someone (probably an owner) promoted the idea that the size of the metropolitan area in which a team resides determines the team's revenue stream. In reality, nothing could be farther from the truth.

Thanks to the era of "baseball-only" stadiums, an attendance base of 40,000 (with at least 25,000 season ticket holders), can turn a major league baseball team into a money printing machine. It's not the location, it's the stadium and the deal, it's the national and local TV and radio revenue, and it's the marketing potential. The Giants and the Oakland As are two teams on the far side of this economy: the Giants got what they needed and are prospering and about to prosper even more; the As are making money, but not nearly as much as they would with a new stadium and the attendant enhanced revenue.

But enough of the business of baseball. I promise to get back to the game--like what a pure joy it is to watch Pablo Sandoval play baseball every day-- because it is poetic, because it is raucous, and (most importantly) because it is pure fun.

A Closer Look at Sandoval (Part 1)

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:06:59 GMT

Chris at the always enlightening Bay City Ball pointed out in his most recent post just how well our much beloved and equally rotund 3rd baseman Pablo Sandoval has hit over the course of this season and during his current hot streak. Over the month of June alone he has managed an exceptionally productive .480 wOBA. So how has Panda achieved his success?

As Chris (with whom I fear I may actually share a brain, as I actually planned to write this article before reading his piece) also alluded to, Sandoval has never met a pitch he does not like. In the zone, outside the zone, up, down, he doesn't really care. His apparent indifference to the strikezone has made him one of the swingiest swingers who ever swung.   Indeed his swing percentage on pitches outside the strikezone (46.2%) is 2nd in baseball behind Bengie Molina) and his swing % in the zone (79.5%) is 3rd in baseball.

Whereas these swing percentages (particularly his O swing %) would portend career suicide for mere mortals, Pablo not only survives but thrives.   He does so by having an equally remarkable ability to make contact. Have you ever met a guy who has the ability to pick up any woman in any situation? Pablo is like that, but with hitting baseballs. He ranks 13 in baseball in making contact on pitches swung at outside the zone. While this position may not initially seem all that impressive, only 2 players above him have a swing percentage above 30 (36 and 37% respectively for Bentencourt and the catcher who shall not be named). Sandoval simply can make contact with anything.

Next up, a look at how Sandoval has fared with individual pitch types.

Burriss Sent Down!!!

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:31:26 GMT

As per Henry Shulman Manny Burriss was optioned to AAA today and 25 year old Matt Downs was called up. I take full credit for this move as my prior post was the first in a multi-pronged blogosphere attack on our blighted 2nd baseman.

I know nothing about Matt Downs other than he has slightly better projections than Kevin Frandsen and cannot possibly be worse than Burriss

Anatomy of a Bad Baseball Player

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:22:24 GMT

I have not exactly kept my disdain for Manny Burriss a secret. Burriss has performed awfully this season, contributing -.8 wins BELOW replacement so far (which projects to about -2 wins over 150 games). To underscore just how terrible a performance this represents, engage in the following thought exercise: Replacing Burriss' projected 2009 season (-2.0 wins) with Ray Durham's 2008 effort (+2.6 wins) would produce an improvement equal to replacing 2008 Randy Winn (+4.5 wins) with the best player in baseball (Albert Pujols, + 8.9 wins).

Thus, I find Burriss' very presence on this roster irksome. Consider me quite irked. Perhaps my hatred, which burns with the undying fury of 1000 suns, seems somewhat hypocritical. After all, I and many other Giants fans have clamored for internal player development since the dawn of Sabean and his obsession with the Pursuit of Gritty Veteran Veteraness. One can argue that most young players experience an adjustment period coming into the bigs. Struggling is a part of the maturation process which we must accept if we want to develop young players. This argument (which admittedly is something of a strawman) is fatally flawed in the case of Burriss for a number of reasons.

1. No indicators existed at the time of Burriss' callup in 2008 that suggested he would succeed at the major league level. His 2009 season may not be an period of adjustment but rather a reflection on his true talent level.

2. Sabean decided that Burriss' performance in 2008 was predictable and repeatable. He therefore handed him the 2009 starting job without competition.

3. It always makes sense to have a backup plan, especially with players whose predicted performance carries a high degree of uncertainty. The fact that Sabean essentially decided to stick with Burriss at 2nd come hell or high water is unbelievably bad roster construction.

The Giants currently sit precariously perched atop the NL wild card leader board. If the Giants fall, the blame can squarely be laid at Burris' and by extension Sabean's feet.

Open Letter to the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Another Open Letter to the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Yet Another Open Letter to the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open NLCS Thread, 10/15

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Happy Trails

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

To all the Dodgers I've hated before...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, NLCS Game Two

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open LCS GameThread, 10/17

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Carney Goes Down Swinging

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open NLCS Thread, 10/8

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open LCS GameThread, 10/19

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Changing the Giants' Organizational Philosophy

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open ALCS GameThread, 10/20

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

1950

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

This post was brought to you by Dodger hatred

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open NLCS GameThread, 10/21

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

2nd Annual Post-NLCS Happy Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Dodgers and Short-Term Panic

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bill James 2010 Projections - Part One: Hitters

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, ALCS Game Six

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

My October Rotation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Yankees or Phillies?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bill James 2010 Projections -- Part Two: Pitchers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open World Series GameThread, Game One

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Yesterday, New York Laughed. Tonight, Not So Much.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Yet Another Modest Proposal

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open World Series GameThread, Game Two

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Off day off topic: What are you reading?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Re-Sign Freddy Sanchez

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open World Series GameThread, Game Three

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Two More Years! Two More Years!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open World Series GameThread, Game Four

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I Like Johnny Damon

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Evaluating the Freddy Sanchez extension

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

His Mother Calls Him Hensley

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Hensley Meulens hired as new hitting coach

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open World Series GameThread, Game Five

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Rowand for Bradley: The idea that just won't die

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open World Series GameThread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I've Got My Stove to Keep Me Warm

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Hate the Yankees, not baseball.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Star Pitcher Pinched

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Scouring the free agent market

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SBN Awards: NL Manager of the Year

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

No-Winn Defense in 2010, and No Subtle Pot Jokes Whatsoever

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SBN Awards: NL Rookie of the Year

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Free Agency, Part Two: Our greatest fears

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SBN Awards: NL Cy Young

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Right-handed hitters and the power of money

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Thought of Bengie Molina Returning Makes Me Wanna...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SBN Awards: NL MVP

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Offseason Decisions for the Giants, Part I: Catcher

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Let's Salute Dock

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

How Many Runs is Enough?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Why Tim Lincecum Should Win the Cy Young

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Note on the Giants' Offseason Plans

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Who's The Cat That Won't Cop Out When There Are Giants All About?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Offseason Priorities for the Giants, Part II: First Base

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Hat Tip to Jason Schmidt

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pre-Cy Announcement Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Tim Lincecum Wins Cy Young

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Stats and the Cy Young

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

LinCYcum

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Why don't wins count anymore? - STLtoday.com

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants out on Bay, Holliday -- Is that a bad thing?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Torrealba, who turned down a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies, is expected to receive...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Offseason Fears, Vol. MCMVII

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

All Quiet on the Giants Rumor Front, Unless...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Miguel Cabrera joins Tigers' trade talks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Health Care and the Minor Leagues

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What This Giants Fan is Thankful For

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Muchas Gracias

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Theoretically, because of a "special accomplishment" provision, the arbitration process allows...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Dan Runzler: Top Prospect?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

2008 Prospects in Review

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Arbhanistan

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Decline to Offer Arbitration to Bengie Molina

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bye Bye Bengie...Probably

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Draft Picks, Schmaft Picks: Why the Giants Were Right Not Offer Arbitration to Bengie Molina

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Third Best Farm System...At Best!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Future Free Agent Mistake Power Rankings

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

2014: The year we realize how Edgar Renteria won a championship for the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Interview of the Week

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Winter Meetings Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Winter Meetings, Day I: Is it over yet?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

That's Quite a Bit of Money, Penny

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Pursuing Catcher with Low On-Base Percentage, Overrated Receiving Skills

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Why Sandoval Should Catch

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Pursuing Kouzmanoff?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Instead, club and industry sources said the Giants are hoping to sign one from among the following..

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Short Thoughts on Giant Rumors

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Winter Meetings, Day Three: A Byrd in the hand is worth, like, $2M, tops.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Despite agent Scott Boras campaigning for Adrian Beltre to become a Giant, general manager Brian...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Thank You, Barry Bonds

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Winter Meetings Thread, Day Four

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

There is no way that the Giants can seriously be interested in Scott Podsednik

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Giants have no alibi: He's Uggla

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Like Puzzle Pieces From The Clay

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Weekend discussion thread. What do you get a Sabean for Christmas when he already has an expensive..

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Ryan Garko not tendered a contract

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Garko Gone

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Quick Poll...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Future Free Agent Mistake Power Rankings, 12/15

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Baseball Prospectus | Prospectus Q&A: Bruce Bochy

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Giant Survey: Best of The Oughts, RPs and Cs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Case for...Johnny Damon?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Revisiting the Dan Uggla Idea

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

About those Adrian Beltre rumors....

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants agreed to terms w/Dominican 3B Duanel Jones. Number not completely confirmed but multiple...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Now that Nick Johnson's off the market...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Abreu Gambit

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Lindsay Lohan herself was seen spending her time together with Leonardo DiCaprio on Thursday,...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Rick Ankiel: Cheap power for a weird organization?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | SD@SF: Sanchez hurls the first no-hitter of 2009 - Video | SFGia

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Giants lost Nick Johnson to the Yankees. They could lose Mark DeRosa to the Yankees, Braves or.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Source:Jason Bay is not unlinked to rumors about the Giants. Maybe.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Henry Schulman on Sportswriting

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Brian Sabean and the Six Million Dollar Man

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Holiday Nuthin' Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Uribe AND DeRosa? Really?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Report from Fox Sports: Mark DeRosa, Giants close to deal

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Name of DeRosa

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Report: C.C. Sabathia mulling a hometown discount to come to the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

More on DeRosa

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Juan Uribe re-signs; roster decisions loom

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Add More Pitching Before You Add More Hitting

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Brief History of Brian Sabean

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Jon Miller nominated for the Ford C. Frick Award

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

There's Often More than Meets the Eye

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Juan Uribe, who just signed a one-year contract for $3.25 million, will be considered as the...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Today's Plan of the Day For Today

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

My (Mock) Hall-of-Fame Ballot

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Will Juan Uribe Be Hacking at Slop Nightly?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Stats for 2009

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Brian Bocock claimed off waivers

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Giants are a perfect match. They play in a pitcher’s park and have been lusting for a main a..

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Future Free Agent Mistake Power Rankings, 1/8

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the five-year anniversary of McCovey Chronicles by giving me accolades, money, or both. P

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Sources told CBS 5 on Sunday that the San Francisco Giants have signed left-handed first baseman...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

...And I'll Blow Your House Down

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants sign Aubrey Huff

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

As the roster fills....

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants sign Pedro Martinez

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010 Giants, Fluffed With Huff

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Goodbye Merkin

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Merkin Valdez designated for assignment

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

More Thoughts on LaRoche's LaRejection

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Steroids and the Hall of Fame

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants holding auction to benefit Haiti

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Long Weekend Notes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Tim Lincecum's future contract

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

An Arb and a Leg

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants Re-Sign Bengie Molina?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bengie Molina: Back on the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Molina's Return Overshadows Timmy's Big Day

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The 35-year-old Molina can earn an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses based on games...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Warning: A long-winded, often boring, essay on why the Giants drive me nuts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Hundred-Million-Dollar Bar

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I want to start making McCovey Chronicles shirts again.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

DiamondView 2.010: San Francisco Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The San Francisco Giants have extended non-roster invitations for Major League

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The tone of the offseason (and every season, really)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Freddy Probably Won't be Ready (for Opening Day)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Jesus Guzman designated for assignment...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Case of the Broken Second Baseman

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A very special announcement from McCovey Chronicles

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Glass Half Fred

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

(Partly) excusing the underwhelming offseason

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

An early look at fifth starter options...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Thoughts on "calling a good game."

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Housekeeping

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced today that Jon Miller, who has spent parts..

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Former closer Kim, Giants agree to deal

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Ranking Prospects

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations, Big Kahuna

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top 30 Prospects, Part I: Just Missed

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Awwwww.....Freak Out!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top 30 Prospects, Part I: 26-30

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Freak Out, Pt. 2: Rally Hair Edition

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top 30 Prospects, Part II: 21-25

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top 30 Prospects, Part III: 16 -20

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top 30 Prospects, Part IV: 11-15

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Guest Column: Little League Nightmare

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top 30 Prospects, Part V: 6-10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Play Baseball All Year Long

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

You're So Money, Timmy

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants sign Todd Wellemeyer

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Lincecum Signs for Two Years, $23 M

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants, Lincecum Agree to Two-Year, $23M Deal

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Timmy's Bonus Details

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Holiday Link Dump

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top 30 Prospects, Part VI: 3-5

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pitchers and Catchers and Garners of Bums, Oh My!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top 30 Prospects, Part VII: 2.875-2.999

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top Prospects, Part MCMXVII: The top two

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Springs Eternal

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

With Freddy Sanchez out, what should the Giants do? (Part 2 of a series of 26)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projections: Nate Schierholtz

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Posey Question

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projections: Edgar Renteria

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Who Will Be The Justin Miller of 2010?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projections: Jonathan Sanchez

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Fun with PECOTA comparisons

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projections: Aaron Rowand

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projections: Barry Zito

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Nate Schierholtz's Dad is Badder-Assed Than You

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projections: Aubrey Huff

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Velez remains crazy-fast at 27, and he can harness his speed better, too. He recalled a Class A...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Definitive Preview of Tomorrow's Crucial Preseason Opener

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projection: Matt Cain

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants win game, World Series chances improve

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/4

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projection: Mark DeRosa

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Thoughts on the Giants' new ticket pricing

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Reflections on a Long Term Panda

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/5

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Commissioner League

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/6

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Bummer for Burriss

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/7

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

More About a Long Term Panda Contract

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Buster Posey and the Case of the First Baseman's Mitt

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/9

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projection: Pablo Sandoval

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Personal Side of Baseball

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 3/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Farm Team to Watch

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/11

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Rejection: Fred Lewis

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bumgarner's velocity is still down

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 3/12

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Braden Looper: Now More than Ever!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread 3/13

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 3/14

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Why RBIs Are an Illusion

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/15

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants on TV again on Tuesday...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giant Linescore of the Morning

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Season Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

First Baseball Memories

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Camp Cuts, Quickly

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/17

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

In re Torres v. Velez

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

No Love for Aubrey Huff's Glove

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/19

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projections: Tim Lincecum

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/20

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/22

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/21

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Trying to put a Giants-related spin on the Mauer contract

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What Does 15 and 6 Really Mean?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/23

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

MadBum Gets the Quote of the Day

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

CBSsports.com Fantasy League Update

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projections: The Bullpen

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gamesday Thread, 3/24

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

One Problem With the Opening Day Lineup

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Rolling Towards Opening Day...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Affeldt signed to an extension

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Veteran Presents

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/25

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Brian Wilson signs extension through 2012

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Paying for Relief

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Frandsen traded for a PTBNL or cash

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Frandsen Traded to Boston

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/26

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/27

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Gameday Thread, 3/28

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Cain signed to a three-year extension

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/29

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

On Cain and Schierholtz

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Brian Sabean's Big Fat Mouth

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 3/30

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Predicting the American League

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Window

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Predicting the National League

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

To Buster or Not to Buster?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Community Projections: Todd Wellemeyer

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Last season, San Francisco’s AT&T Park was the testing ground for a prototype of Field f/x, a c...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bowker on the bench?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/2

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/3

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/4

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bowkermania Comes to an Arena Near You

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Non-Giants Opening Day GameThread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Opening Day

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Remember the Amazing Year of 2010?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

OPENING DAY OPEN GAMETHREAD omg

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 5, HOU 2: Just a Little Patience

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor League Breakdown

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/6

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game Thread: Zito forgets what month it is

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 3, HOU 0: Rinse, Repeat

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/7

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants sweep the Astros

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 10, HOU 4: What Good Teams Do

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I’m pleased to announce FanGraphs’ newest partner: SBNation! We’ll be highlighting their aweso

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The 2007 Wayback Time Machine

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/8/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants lose a...wait a sec...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants 5, Braves 4 (13): The Curious Case of Edgar Renteria

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy made a couple of curious decisions. The key one was having Andres.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/9/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: The winning streak ends

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

ATL 7, SF 2: As If A Non-Undefeated Season Wasn't Bad Enough...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open RainThread, 4/11

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/10/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: In which we acknowledge that Tim Lincecum is a good pitcher

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/11/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, ATL 3: Pull the String!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Aurilia's Place in the Giant Pantheon

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants keep rolling

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/12/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Secret of Their Success

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Early reactions to the fast start...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: Giants lose a close one

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor lines 4-13-10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/14

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, PIT 0: Aubrey Huff Will Have His Revenge on Mays Field

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants take game, series

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Notes on Sanchez and Huff

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor Lines, 4-14-10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Fred Up, G's Down

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Minor Lines, 4-15-10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Requiem for Fred Lewis

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: The Giants lose a close one that wasn't that close

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

LA 10, SF 8: Ouch

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/16/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Shirts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants, Lincecum Dominate

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Unkempt, dreadlocked hobo makes children cry

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/17/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/18/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Sterner Test of Mettle

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SD 3, SF 2 (10): David Eckstein is Small and Annoying

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants bore, thrill, frustrate

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/19/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Defending the indefensible defensive assets

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/20

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Sanchez chokes, allows single

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SD 1, SF 0: No Fish Tacos for You!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/20/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Sabean attacked the notion that Bochy prefers veterans to younger players. "I think that's a tough.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Is Juan Uribe an All-Star Second Baseman?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants lose 75th game of 2009

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SD 5, SF 2: I've Found a Silver Lining

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/21/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Winning and developing at the same time...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/22/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bienvenidos al Nuevo Lefty Malo

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/23

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Lincecum struggles like an ace

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

How to contribute!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/23/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Zito dominates again. Wait, what?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/24/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants avoid the sweep

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/25/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

STL 2, SF 0: Brad Penny Delivers the Money Quote

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

A Quick Tour

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Buster Posey's Burden of Power

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/26

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 5, PHI 1: Halladay? Celebrate!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Sanchez is effectively wild, Giants score runs off Roy Halladay

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/26/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

What to do when Freddy Sanchez returns...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Wellemeyer shines, Giants hit

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, PHI 2: The Word

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/27/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Truth Stays in the DFAs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants avoid sweep again as bullpen, fielding falters

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

PHI 7, SF 6: Barf-a-palooza

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/28/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Why Bochy was right...this time

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Let Us Cheer Our Spirits with Schierholtz

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/29/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 4/30

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Zito does it again

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 5, COL 2: Best Zito Ever

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 4/30/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Where's Waldis?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Cain finally gets some run support, Giants win

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants avoid yet another sweep

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/1/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/2/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Quick starts and slow fades

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/3/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Marlins Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants win a wild one

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/4/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Greatest Pitch in the World

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Zito! Zito! Zito! (And Romo!)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 3, FLA 2: Drive Our Ships to New Land

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/5/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants sweep the Marlins

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/6/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, FLA 3: Thank God Almighty, A Sweep at Last

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Roster Dances

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants tie, lose game in the ninth

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/7/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Mets walk off again

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Two Walk-Off Losses? Feel Better.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Lincecum gets Cained, Rowand stays hot, Giants win

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/9/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/8/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, NYM 5: Wild is the Wind

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Eli Whiteside hitting fifth?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/10/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

But instead Sabean decided to say that Triple-A baseball is just not good period, and especially...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Perfect Storm of Giant Flaws

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants strand eleventy-twelve baserunners

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Replacing DeRosa

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/11/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Even if rest helps, DeRosa called his wrist surgery "a total failure. The ligament is flopping all..

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Loony Platoons

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants lose again

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/12/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SD 5, SF 2: Padres Get the Jump on the Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SD 1, SF 0: Latos Intolerance

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Sanchez chokes again, allowing three hits in eight innings

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/13/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants score runs, Wellemeyer pitches well, beers drink people

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/14/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants win again, torture us again

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 2, HOU 1: Giants Baseball... Torture

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/15/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Zito remains undefeated

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/16/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday on the Bay

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Defense and the 2010 Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/17/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants slug four hits, still lose to the Padres

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SD 3, SF 1: Same Old Same Old

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Eugenio Velez: back on the roster

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/18

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants beat Padres, cause more heart palpitations

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/18/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Padres professional scout Joe Bochy, the brother of Giants mangager Bruce Bochy, hasn't...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

If Freddy is Ready, Will Downs Go Down?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game: Giants get whomped

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/19/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Mooooooo!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Wellemeyer dilemma

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Lincecum fizzles, bullpen implodes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

AZ 8, SF 7: Even With LaRussa in Charge, Can't Outslug Snakes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants' Fifth Starter: Prize at the Bottom

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/20/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants' Fifth Starter: Mystery Revealed!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants lose third straight

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/21/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Matt Cain gives up another run, loses

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/22/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants play game, don't hit well

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

I Have a Movie Idea

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/23/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

How the Giants season will end (warning: spoilers)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/24/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Start Making Sense

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants demolish the Nationals, score four runs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/25/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 4, WASH 2: A Cool Drink of Water

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Calling up Buster Posey

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/26/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Lincecum feigns mortality

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game thread: Giants take the series

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 5, WASH 4: Ya Huge

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/27/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A With Dan Fost of "Giants Past and Present"

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 5/28

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Cain dominates

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/28/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants score runs, forget Sanchez is pitching

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/29/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants come back, sweep Diamondbacks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/30/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread, Lincecum continues to struggle, Ubaldo continues to dominate

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 5/31/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Back from the Hinterlands

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Mark DeRosa's wrist doesn't feel good.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants waste another gem from Zito

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The First Two Months

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/1/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Choose Your Own Adventure: Aaron Rowand

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 4, COL 1: Cain's Not Perfect, But He's Perfect for Me

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/2/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

One more take on Armando Galarraga's perfect game...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

John Bowker has been sent down to Triple-A Fresno, the San Francisco Giants have confirmed with...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/3/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Draft Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Pat the Bat Comes Back

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/4

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants hit for power, come from behind, just like we knew they would

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, PIT 4: Boom Boom Boom Goes the Room

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/4/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants lose after threatening late

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/5/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/6/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, PIT 5: Wilson Gets Saved

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Draft Day Chat

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Giants come back, beat Reds

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, CIN 5: Changing of the Guard

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/7/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Gary Brown: Jacoby Ellsbury or Arturo McDowell?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open Draft Thread: Day Two

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: Cain throws another shutout

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/8/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Draft Day III Thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 3, CIN 0: Cain't Touch This

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The Outfield

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Harang shuts down Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Bochy, Cautious Man

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/9/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants win more innings than the Reds, lose game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/10/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Buster Moves Up

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Oh, that Lincecum

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

You wonder if it occurs to the Giants that Posey easily could play first base, third base or a...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/11/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Zito conquers his green and gold demons

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Who Are the All-Stars in Your Neigborhood?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants return favor, sweep the A's

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/12/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/13/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, OAK 2: Huff of the Week

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Orioles Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/14/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants whomp on the Orioles

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 10, BAL 2: Indeed

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

The new-look offense

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/15/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Oh, those Giants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Reminder

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants choose their own destiny, take series from Orioles

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 6, BAL 3: Freaky Deaky

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/16/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Andres Torres: 2010's biggest surprise

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

National Respect

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Off day overflow thread

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/17/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Blue Jays Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

"Moneyball" is Back

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/18

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Recap: LOL FRED

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/18/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Way post-game thread: In a surprising development, the Giants declined to offer run support to Matt

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/19/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-Game Thread: It's Cool to Score Runs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/20/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Players of the Week, Players of the Future

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giving Brian Sabean credit where credit is due

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/21/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Once Again the Giants Have a Prospect Problem

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants don't not outscore the Astros

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post Game Thread: Giants Win!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 3, HOU 1: Two Gems Stood Out

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/22/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

An early look at the trade deadline...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants decline Astro fielders bearing gifts, Zito struggles

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/23/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Patience wearing thin with Molina

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Buster Posey: More Squatting, Please

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Cain implodes, Giants drop series to the Astros

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/24/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Giants/Red Sox Series Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Fix the Bullpen

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Open GameThread, 6/25

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Post-game thread: Giants walk everyone three times, still win

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

Top Prospect Bumgarner to Start Saturday

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

SF 5, BOS 4: I Just Peed My Pants

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT

minor lines, 6/25/10

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT