The Giants have decided to make some changes on their coach staff. Hitting coach Joe Lefebvre and first base / hitting coach Willie Upshaw will not return to their coaching roles in 2008. Dave Righetti, Mark Gardner, Ron Wotus, Bill Hayes, and Tim Flannery will all return next year. Lefebvre became the hitting coach in 2003 and carried that position… Read more →
In 2007 Matt Cain was one of the sadder stories on the Giants. Day in and day out he would take the mound, pitch a great game, and almost always lose in a heart-breaking fashion. Bullpen melt downs and putrid offensive production became the staples that would ruin a great looking start by Cain. Just how unlucky was Matt Cain… Read more →
Slow news day for the Giants, it might have something to do with the whole “not making the postseason” thing. I thought I’d share some quick thoughts and links. There’s a lively discussion on Pedro Feliz over at El Lefty Malo’s. Go check it out, lots of great opinions on Pedro Feliz and how to fill the void that is… Read more →
Everyone’s favorite GM, Brian Sabean, sat down on Monday to chat with fans about the Giants and their upcoming 2008 season. Let’s see if we can try to make sense of some of his answers. DannyN: Are you going to offer Omar Vizquel a contract? Sabean: Vizquel’s situation will be addressed shortly, as we’re considering his talent vs. the free… Read more →
The Contra Costa Times has a article on Ray Durham and his no-trade clause: He indicated that he wouldn’t stand in the way of a deal, particularly if the Giants plan to use him as a bench player. But he isn’t pushing for a change of scenery, either. “I always wanted to be in the East or Midwest to be… Read more →
MLB Trade Rumors has a recent post detailing that Pedro Feliz is looking for a 2 year deal this offseason instead of the 1 year deal he signed with the Giants last offsesaon. Feliz is a hot button topic with Giants fans because you either hate watching him flail away at low and away breaking balls or you enjoy his… Read more →
The realization that Mr. Barry Lamar Bonds isn’t coming back has finally sunk in. And during that time of realization, I think I’ve only gotten more fearful of how Brian Sabean and Peter Magowan might try, and I emphasize try, to replace him. When Sabean was extended for another two years I was very apprehensive. Back in July I wrote:… Read more →
Some bits and pieces of Giants news today: The Giants will be shutting down Tim Lincecum for the rest of the season effective this-very-minute. Linecum has thrown 140 innings this year in the majors but he also threw another 31 innings in the minors. For all the talk about Lincecum having a rubber arm it doesn’t make sense to risk… Read more →
Question: What do you do with your gold glove caliber shortstop who at the age of 40 can’t seem to hit for beans any more? Your farm system has had trouble producing positional talent that can play at the highest level and there appears to be no help in sight. The free agent market is a wasteland full of undesirable… Read more →
The first year of Bochyball is nearing it’s end. At times Bochy has made some great moves, but at other times he’s made some real head-scratchers that almost remind me of Felipe Alou (bullpen matchups!, batting Ray Durham 3rd repeatedly, etc). The good: I’ve been impressed with the way he’s throttled back the young guys in September. Cain and Lincecum… Read more →