Well this was a game that had a little bit of everything.  The Giants went down 2-0 early only to come back and score two runs of their own.  Then they went down 4-2 and scratched and clawed to get back within one run.  Then Scott Rolen,  he of the sub-Mendoza Line batting average...
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First baseman Aubrey Huff has been placed on the disabled list with “anxiety,” with details of the condition unknown. SS Joaquin Arias called up to replace him.
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It figures that right after I spit out 500+ words about how good the Giants offense has been, they score a combined four runs in two games in one of the best hitters parks in all of baseball.  But hey, thems the breaks and baseball is a weird sport.  Barry Zito continues to surprise...
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Hello again everyone, I’ve returned from my brief vacation and found that I’ve missed some strange goings-on.  I leave the state for four days and Aubrey Huff plays second base, Brandon Belt gets to play, Barry Zito is still amazing somehow, and the Giants managed to win on the road in New York.  All...
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That was one of the most impressive pitching duels I’ve ever witnessed.  It was billed as such in all the pregame chatter, but this one exceeded everyone’s expectations and then some.  Matt Cain, he of the perpetual no decision, went nine innings without surrendering a run and could have pitched the tenth had he...
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I’ve made a point on this site to worship at the altar of the large statistical sample.  I won’t worry about Tim Lincecum after three starts.  Brandon Belt’s ten at-bats in Arizona mean absolutely nothing.  I’ve had one burrito for dinner this week.  All of these things are not indicative of a trend and...
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Before I say anything, I’ll reiterate what was said in my series preview: I’m not worried about Tim Lincecum and today did nothing to change that. He’s not walking guys, he’s still getting swing-throughs, and today he was victimized by some God-awful defense behind him. So with that out of the way,...
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The big news today is the extension announced for uber-lefty Madison Bumgarner.  Initial reports say the deal buys out all of his arbitration years as well as his first year of free agency, and will likely be valued around $30-35 million.  The deal also has two options covering the second and third years of...
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Bearded wonder Brian Wilson has suffered a torn UCL and will likely miss the remainder of the 2012 season to Tommy John surgery.
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There was a time when the Phillies were a scary team.  They had the hitting.  They had the pitching.  They had the everything, and quite frankly it was annoying.  Here on the west coast all we knew about their fans was that they booed Santa Claus, threw up on children, and were generally an...
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