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From Bad to Worse

February 1, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
From Bad to Worse

Ok so it’s been awhile.  I’ve missed a lot of rejoice and heartbreak in the realm of Giants fandom, but probably more heartbreak.  Lots has happened, so let’s recap. First order of business, Bengie Molina is back, whether you like him or not.  This man made more outs than any other regular in the Major...
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Fred Lewis, We Hardly Knew Ye

January 14, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Fred Lewis, We Hardly Knew Ye

With Merkin Valdez being designated for assignment today, there are other roster decisions to be made.  Most significantly, what to do with Fred Lewis.  His pro’s include hitting for the cycle on Mother’s Day.  He was a plate discipline god among plate discipline commoners....
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Aubrey Huff Part Deux

January 11, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Aubrey Huff Part Deux

As you may all know by the now, the Giants signed Aubrey Huff to a one year deal worth $3 million late last night.  Appearing as though Brian Sabean himself reads this blog, my wish was granted, and Aubrey Huff was bestowed upon my...
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The Case for Aubrey Huff

December 18, 2009
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
The Case for Aubrey Huff

Amidst the chaos that has been a largely inactive offseason so far, one name hasn’t been discussed among the Adam LaRoches and Nick Johnsons of the world.  That name...
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So, What Now?

December 17, 2009
By Nick Cannata-Bowman

Since the Winter Meetings, trade winds have been a-swirling.  Most significantly, the Mariners acquired Cliff Lee for next to nothing shortly after inking Chone Figgins to start at third...
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Winter Meetings Day 2 Roundup

December 8, 2009
By Nick Cannata-Bowman

As day two of the Winter Meetings comes to a close, a lot of rumors have floated around concerning our beloved Giants.  Brian Sabean has been busy establishing contacts,...
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On Buster Posey

December 5, 2009
By Nick Cannata-Bowman

Buster Posey is a very good baseball player.  The 5th overall pick in the 2008 draft, he’s been a fast riser through the minors, showing good adjustments with his...
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Sabean Speaks

December 3, 2009
By Nick Cannata-Bowman

After a long silence, our Fearless Leader, Brian Sabean has spoken with Joan Ryan about his offseason game-plan.  I’ve decided to translate the difficult language GM’s use sometimes into...
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It's quiet…too quiet…

November 30, 2009
By Nick Cannata-Bowman

It’s been a down month for trade rumors. Not a lot has gone on, as most teams are content to sit on their hands and wait until the...
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Day 1

November 5, 2009
By Nick Cannata-Bowman

Welcome to the first day of the rest of the offseason.  I’ll kick it off with the obligatory “Yankees win because they have all that damned money.  Curse you,...
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New Coach, Same Old Team

November 2, 2009
By Nick Cannata-Bowman

So the big news in Giantsland is the hiring of triple-A hitting guru Hensley Meulens.  He took a broken, OBP-challenged John Bowker and turned him into a more patient...
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Apples and Oranges

October 30, 2009
By Nick Cannata-Bowman

Since this particular World Series is of little to no interest to me, I figured I could distract myself with some good old-fashioned Giants-related theorizing.  The big question on...
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