The Giants have a recipe to win. It's a proven recipe, we've all seen it work. Pitching, timely hitting, pitching, a lucky bounce, more pitching, a dash of defense, a pinch of magic, & mix in some more pitching. Seems like a strong, reliable plan you can always count on right? In my opinion it does.
I think it's the right move for Neukom & Sabean to try to lock up Tim Lincecum & Matt Cain with long term deals. The 3 aces on the starting staff, including stud lefty Madison Bumgarner, along with a still lights out bullpen & closer, are the stick that stirs this Giants stew. I know a lot of you are sick of the torture & sick of the 2-1 & 1-0 mini heart attacks every night. But person as lly, that's the way I like it. It gives the team character & keeps everyone sharp & on their toes the whole game. It also gets the team to rally around eachother & gell as one. That's the key to "winning" baseball.
So was Melky Cabrera & Angel Pagan enough for you to get excited about this off-season? Well it better be, because that's likely all your gonna get for now. Of course, getting Buster Posey & Freddy Sanchez back won't hurt a bit either. Have a little faith Giants fans, I think when it's all said & done, the final result will leave you with a great taste in your mouth.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Anyone Got A 5th Starter?
This Giants off-season has been primarily all about the hitters. I want to change subjects and talk a little about the pitching. It looks like the pitching is in place. Timmy of course is still your #1. Cain, #2. I would put Madison Bumgarner as your #3. Sanchez 4, and you would think Zito has to be your #5, right?
In my opinion, I say no to Zito. The Giants have to keep him on the roster because of his still huge salary. He still has 3 years left in his monstrous 7 year, $126 million contract, and no other team will dare touch that. Unless the Giants just release him and pay it out, or trade him for a scrub and have the other team pay some of it. I know Neukom isn't that dumb. Or at least I hope he isn't!
I say put him in long relief and spot starter and sign someone like a Doug Davis type, or even bring back a more experienced Kevin Correia. I even had a thought of seeing what Dontrell Willis had left. If he is right mentally I think he could still be a very good pitcher. My point is, I think anyone at this point would be better than Zito in the 5 spot. Id appreciate your thoughts.
In my opinion, I say no to Zito. The Giants have to keep him on the roster because of his still huge salary. He still has 3 years left in his monstrous 7 year, $126 million contract, and no other team will dare touch that. Unless the Giants just release him and pay it out, or trade him for a scrub and have the other team pay some of it. I know Neukom isn't that dumb. Or at least I hope he isn't!
I say put him in long relief and spot starter and sign someone like a Doug Davis type, or even bring back a more experienced Kevin Correia. I even had a thought of seeing what Dontrell Willis had left. If he is right mentally I think he could still be a very good pitcher. My point is, I think anyone at this point would be better than Zito in the 5 spot. Id appreciate your thoughts.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
What Happened While I Was Gone?
A lot of interesting things have happened since my last entry! The Water Buffalos are back, Juan Uribe is wearing Dodger blue, Miguel Tejada is now sporting Black and Orange, we have a Rookie Of The Year, and oh yeah, we won a World Freaking Championship!
Uribe had a lot of big hits for the Giants in 2010 and especially in the playoffs, but his loyalty now lies with the hated dogs of LA. It was reported that he was offered one million less by the Giants over three seasons, then in the last minutes, received a matching offer. Uribe declined because he said he was already commited to the Dodgers and was flattered about the way the Dodgers pursued him and the courting process.
Enough about Uribe. Time to turn out attention towards our new SS Miguel Tejada and repeating in 2011! With the pitching staff still intact and our core players coming back, this should be another fun-filled year! Oh yeah, and there will definately be more "torture!"
Uribe had a lot of big hits for the Giants in 2010 and especially in the playoffs, but his loyalty now lies with the hated dogs of LA. It was reported that he was offered one million less by the Giants over three seasons, then in the last minutes, received a matching offer. Uribe declined because he said he was already commited to the Dodgers and was flattered about the way the Dodgers pursued him and the courting process.
Enough about Uribe. Time to turn out attention towards our new SS Miguel Tejada and repeating in 2011! With the pitching staff still intact and our core players coming back, this should be another fun-filled year! Oh yeah, and there will definately be more "torture!"
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