The Giants have had their share of issues, but none of those problems are quite like shortstop. Joaquin Arias had provided the thump lately, while Brandon Crawford has flashes the leather. However, Arias deserves the starting job. Here are three reasons why: Platooning Isn’t Effective In the Giants’ situation, platooning seems like the only plausible solution to having two average more »
Will September Be a Month To Remember for Tim Lincecum?
Few words can describe how bizarre Tim Lincecum’s 2012 season has been. The two-time Cy Young award winner has never had a good footing on his consistency this season and his stats paint a pretty accurate picture. Despite being better since the All-Star break, his numbers still don’t match up with his legacy. He owns a 5.30 season ERA which more »
Bumgarner Struggles in San Francisco Giants’ 7-3 Loss to Atlanta Braves
In a battle of two promising young left-handed starters, it was Mike Minor who got the best of Madison Bumgarner on Saturday at AT&T Park. Minor was in complete control on the mound during his first five innings pitched, allowing just two hits on his way to the win and a 7-3 Braves victory. “Their guy pitched well. We couldn’t more »
Bochy Reacts to Dodgers’ Blockbuster Deal, Peguero Makes MLB Debut for San Francisco Giants
Francisco Peguero will make his Major League debut when the San Francisco Giants face the Atlanta Braves in the third game of a four-game series on Saturday. Manager Bruce Bochy gave Peguero the start in left field and he will be batting eighth in the lineup. “He was here early and I know he’s excited,” Bochy said. “This is what more »
Madison Bumgarner Quietly Crafting His Way Back Into Cy Young Contention
Madison Bumgarner’s talents often fly under the radar when it comes to debating baseball’s best pitchers. But for good reason, at least for the Giants’ sake. Bumgarner, 23, fixtures himself in a rotation consisting of a two-time Cy Young award winner in Tim Lincecum, Mr.Perfect and the All-Star game’s starter in Matt Cain, and Ryan Vogelsong, whose comeback story injects more »
San Francisco Giants: 3 Waiver Wire Claims That Could Repair the Hole in Left Field
The Giants lost the piece that put their lineup over the top, as one of the premier 3-6 duos in baseball. That piece irreplaceable piece is Melky Cabrera. Irreplaceable or not, the Giants want nothing to do with the “Melk Man”. However, his loss leaves a glaring hole in left field. While the waiver wire contains no one with the more »
Why Santiago Casilla Should Get Another Chance As the Giants’ Closer
While a closer by committee bullpen works in rare occasions, most teams generally don’t find much success in the tactic. The winners have one closer, and everyone on the roster knows that. Right now, the Giants don’t have a set-in-stone closer, nor does there appear to be any set roles assigned. There’s no flow. The loss of Brian Wilson has more »
Tim Lincecum is Set Up for Success: Can He Rebound or Will he Frail in the Pressure?
Tim Lincecum’s inferior 2012 season veered off once again on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. The recollections of the “old” Lincecum slowly started to creep their way back into the minds of all Giants fans. Not just because he quietly posted a 2.72 ERA in five starts since the All-Star break, but also because his well-known swagger was seemingly back. more »
With Melky Out Should the Giants Pursue Hamilton, Ichiro or Swisher?
No, no way, no how can the Giants even consider bringing Melky Cabrera back. When considering the ever expanding debacle that is Melky Cabrera’s PEDs usage, it becomes abundantly clear that the Giants need to walk away from any thoughts of keeping the Melk Man. On the positive side, it saves the Giants some significant dollars and an assured public more »
Cabrera’s Suspension is a Blessing in Disguise for Posey’s MVP Chances
Melky Cabrera’s drug scandal will likely overshadow any success the Giants and Buster Posey have over the next few weeks, but for Posey this situation couldn’t get any sweeter. It might sound silly, but Cabrera’s suspension is a blessing in disguise for his MVP chances. Cabrera was seemingly a top five MVP candidate prior to his suspension. His power numbers more »
