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 »
Trade Deadline: Could Aramis Ramirez Solidify the Giants’ Infield?
The Giants need some help at the corners. With his recent 1-20 road trip, Brandon Belt has earned himself a seat on the bench for who knows how long. Belt also didn’t help the matter by claiming he has lost all confidence in himself to one of the several writers. And wouldn’t you know it, manager Bruce Bochy caught wind 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 the Giants Need Hector Sanchez’s Bat in the Lineup Everyday
The Giants are missing out on Hector Sanchez’s bat by very rarely playing him. Sure, he’s just a young pup at the age of 22 and his defense is still a work in progress, but he’s presumed to be the catcher of the future for the Giants and his bat is more than ready to be a fixture in the more »
Lincecum’s Gem Spoiled, But Giants Claim Extra Inning Win Over Astros
Hector Sanchez managed to go from zero to hero on Saturday night at AT&T Park. His base hit in the bottom of the 12th inning sent Giants fans home happy, as they defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 in extra innings. The walk-off win helped salvage a gem by starter Tim Lincecum, who pitched eight innings without allowing a run. He more »
Giants vs. Astros Game 2 Pregame: Blanco Leading Off, Sanchez Catching Lincecum Again
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy had some changes in the team’s starting lineup before starting the second game of a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Saturday night. As expected, Bochy had a different player leading off, after Justin Christian started the game and led off on Friday night. He went 0-for-4. Tonight, it will be back to more »
San Francisco Giants: Hector Sanchez Earning Confidence of Bochy, Lincecum
Bruce Bochy was very happy about having the option of putting Hector Sanchez behind the plate and leaving Buster Posey to a relative “day off” at first base on Wednesday. However, he may have more to think about now that it seems Tim Lincecum is pitching his best games of the season with Sanchez doing the catching. “I like the 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 »
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 »
San Francisco Giants: Barry Zito, Team Make Memorial Day One To Remember
In an afternoon game on Memorial Day, the San Francisco Giants participated in pregame ceremonies honoring service members from past and present. It was then fitting that Barry Zito (4-2), whose charity Strikeouts for Troops has donated thousands of dollars to hospitals that treat wounded soldiers, went out and pitched into the eighth inning. Zito allowed two [...]
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