Today we break down the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies roster. There are a few prospects to watch, including key guys like Gary Brown, and rising stars like Mike Kickham. It’s definitely a different Grizzlies roster from previous years, somewhere between the minor league fodder-laden seasons and the 2010 season, when Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner were both there. I think that… Read more →
Subtitled: Things that terrify Bruce Bochy Watching Sergio Romo get the save in yesterday’s 6-5 against the Padres was awesome for a couple of reasons, one of which was that Sergio Romo’s badassery is nearly unmatched in history. Oh, what’s that trick knee? You’re hurting? Shut up, let’s go save this game. Oh, hey other good knee, you’re also hurting?… Read more →
Pop quiz. Tonight’s start by Tim Lincecum was … A. Maddeningly inconsistent B. Brilliant at times C. [crackpot Tim Lincecum is struggling theory] D. All of the above D. It’s probably D. However, there are some positives to take away from Lincecum’s start. His final line (6 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 8 SO) is, as… Read more →
SFGiants.com: San Francisco purchased the contracts of right-handed relievers Jose Casilla and Steve Edlefsen and left-handed pitcher Clayton Tanner. The Giants also outrighted first baseman Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno and placed Waldis Joaquin on release waivers. With the moves from yesterday, the Giants 40-man roster now sits at 37. Let’s take a brief look at all three pitchers. *… Read more →