Fresh off of winning their second World Series in three years, the San Francisco Giants have come to terms with Jeremy Affeldt, re-signing the left-hander to a three-year, $18 million. Considering how high the Dodgers set the bar for signing serviceable but replaceable relievers, the Giants did well enough in keeping the total amount far […]
I’ve quietly taken a stand – and by stand I mean try to prove to the masses – that despite the horrifically awful start by Tim Lincecumthis year that there was nothing much to worry about. And since The Freak is fresh off of a dominant four-inning relief appearance in Wednesday night’s NLDS I thought […]
Tim Lincecum: in decline? Really? It’s been one of the more prevalent stories since the start of Spring Training, one that I have generally avoided because, well, I didn’t think there was anything to worry about. People were quick to point out the drop in velocity – his fastball is averaging just a tick over […]
In an effort to not only keep up with the division rival Dodgers but also improve an inept offense, the Giants acquired All-Star right fielder Hunter Pence, in exchange for Nate Schierholtz, Tommy Joseph, and Seth Rosin. Pence tends to float between both sides of the spectrum, often viewed as an overrated and underappreciated player. […]
Well, Jonathan Sanchez has had one helluva season in Kansas City. And not in a good way either. After throwing 53.1 horrific innings – 7.76 ERA, 6.08 K/9, 7.43 BB/9, and a league worst 6.10 SIERA – the Kansas City Royals designated Sanchez for assignment, potentially ending his brief time with the team. The Royals […]
So I know I’m a bit late to the whole Tim Lincecum declining-thing and it’s been dissected and analyzed about, well, ten-thousand times. But I wanted to dive in myself and find out what the hell is really going on with The Freak. Is this decline a permanent thing? Or is this just a bump […]
San Francisco, CA – The Giants, preseason hopefuls to contend for the National League West Division, were dealt a potentially devastating blow over the weekend, closer Brian Wilson will need Tommy John surgery, a procedure that will knock him out for the remainder of the season.According to Wilson, “It hurt like hell, but I’m tough […]
Well, San Francisco Giants left-hander Barry Zito, who showed up to Spring Training with a new delivery for the umpteenth consecutive year, has reportedly scrapped the idea – again. Opting, instead, for the one he dubbed “Old Reliable.” It’s become commonplace for the Giants’ most expensive player to enter the new baseball year with a […]
While Giants General Manager Brian Sabean takes his fair share of criticism – and deservedly so – about the lack of value he places on prospects, he has, in fact, been quite successful drafting amateur players. Whether it’s hitting on first round picks – Tim Lincecum, Madison Bumgarner, or Buster Posey, his picks from 2006 […]
