Bay City Ball

Oh-my-freaking-god.
SO HAPPY.
To clear room for the additions, first baseman-outfielder John Bowker and catcher Steve Holm were optioned to Triple-A Fresno. Infielder Jose Castillo, San Francisco’s primary third baseman for most of the season, was designated for assignment.

All three players promoted had been thriving offensively, fostering the Giants’ hopes that they could bolster their limp hitting [...]