First base just really isn’t a position of strength for the Giants. It’s been said numerous times before that the Giants need to find a way to upgrade that position. But the truth is, there wasn’t a desirable upgrade on the market when the trade deadline rolled around. So they stood pat. But thanks to a “second” trade deadline approaching more »
San Francisco Giants: Sandoval to the DL, Scutaro’s Arrival and Burriss DFA’d
The San Francisco Giants had a bevy of moves on the agenda before Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As presumed, Pablo Sandoval was sent to the 15-day DL with a strained left hamstring, and Aubrey Huff was called up. Sandoval strained his hamstring stretching for a ball in the dirt at first base while turning a double play more »
Giants Make Numerous Roster Moves Before Saturday’s Game
The Giants were busy on Saturday, making multiple roster moves. The first and most important move, Pablo Sandoval being placed on the DL with a strained left hamstring. The original thought was that he could avoid the DL and return sometime next week, but apparently that changed. The club is hopeful that he will be able to return when he’s more »
Belt Benched Amid Slump, Sandoval To Start at First Base vs. Padres
The San Francisco Giants returned home from a six-game road trip against NL East foes Atlanta and Philadelphia, and with it came the assortment of changes to the team’s lineup on Monday. Outfielder Nate Schierholtz remains in the lead off spot in the lineup after going for 4-for-13 with two home runs in the three-game series against the Phillies. It more »
Why Josh Willingham Would be a Perfect Fit With the Giants
Josh Willingham has something most Giants’ hitters don’t have, power. Power can put a team ahead or right back in the game with one swing of the bat and the Giants lack that. How they continue to contend without the occasional long ball is beyond me, but GM Brian Sabean needs to trade for the Twins’ outfielder to fill the more »
San Francisco Giants: Needs The Team should Address at the Trade Deadline
The Giants are on top of the world right now. The pitching staff has tossed four straight shutouts, and they have regained the lead in the N.L West over their rival Dodgers. However, there are some areas of weaknesses that they could address at the July 31, trade deadline. Here are three of them: Bullpen Depth The Giants have a more »
San Francisco Giants: Has Brandon Belt Reached a Turning Point?
At 24 years-old, the Giants need Brandon Belt to start blossoming into a major league hitter. Last year he won the first base job by having a phenomenal spring training, but it didn’t carry into the regular season. Belt just wasn’t able to stick with the Giants for the entire year which for someone who had never had any experience more »
Five Current San Francisco Giants That Belong In The Minors
Over the past few seasons, much has been made about the Giants farm system and their ability to draft and develop young stars. With recent successes such as Pablo Sandoval, Buster Posey, and Madison Bumgarner, which followed Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, and Brian Wilson in the years prior, a lot of scouts were in favor [...]
San Francisco Giants’ Long Term Solutions At First Base
It’s no doubt that the Giants’ offense is better in 2012 than it was last season. A healthy Buster Posey, along with the additions of Melky Cabrera and Angel Pagan have put the Giants in middle of the NL when it comes to offense. While 10th in the league in runs isn’t spectacular, it’s much better than dead last, like more »
Giants’ Roster Decisions Looming
The Giants have already felt the pain of the disabled list numerous times this season, however that is about to change. In the near future Pablo Sandoval and Ryan Theriot will return from injury. At some point Freddie Sanchez, Eric Surkamp and Dan Runzler could also recover and return to active duty. If all things go well recent signee Brad more »
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