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2009 San Francisco Giants: A Tale of Two Teams

With the San Francisco Giants currently riding what is arguably the biggest high of the season (sharing the Wild Card lead, with a chance to take three of four games from the defending champs), it is time to take a ... (Continue reading)

San Francisco Giants: “Big Z” Filling In Nicely For the “Big Unit”

When 45-year-old Randy Johnson injured his throwing shoulder on July fifth against the Astros, Giants fans held their breath. Even before hearing the news that the "Big Unit" would hit the 60 day DL, the San Francisco faithful knew the ... (Continue reading)

San Jose Sharks: Put Up Or Shut Up Time For Milan Michalek

With the San Jose Sharks questioning what has happened to their once potent offense, it is time to take a good hard look at left wing Milan Michalek. After being drafted sixth overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Michalek was ... (Continue reading)

Why Brian Sabean’s Trades Put Pressure On Phenom Buster Posey

Within the last four days, the San Francisco Giants have acquired a new first-baseman in Ryan Garko and a new second-baseman in Freddy Sanchez. However, during that span their have been articles written arguing both sides of the new acquisitions. There are those who feel ... (Continue reading)

Why There Shouldn’t Be a Quarterback Competition in San Francisco

With training camp under way, and position battles heating up around the NFL, it should be noted that teams with quarterback controversies never seem to project for a winning season. Whether it is the Cleveland Browns and the competition between Derek Anderson ... (Continue reading)

SF Giants: Why Andres Torres Makes Aaron Rowand’s Contract Look Ugly

With Aaron Rowand currently limited to pinch-hit duty due to an injury to his throwing arm, it may in fact be time to rejoice for Giants fans.  Rowand, the Giants' everyday centerfielder, is now one-for-his-last-22 at the plate while racking up ... (Continue reading)

Analyzing the San Francisco Giants’ Acquisition of Ryan Garko

After a dismal 3-7 road trip to begin the second-half of the season, Giants GM Brian Sabean had enough of his team's horrid offense and brought in a new bat. Before the Giants got their homestand under way against the ... (Continue reading)

Why The San Francisco Giants Fan Base Is at Odds With GM Brian Sabean

Throughout the Brian Sabean era in San Francisco, two successful trades come to mind. The Matt Williams for Jeff Kent deal (I believe there were other players involved but those were the big two) and the Jason Schmidt for Armando ... (Continue reading)

Battle of the Bay “Rivalry”: A Product of Two Struggling Franchises

Every year the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders meet during the preseason in a game which has become known as "The Battle of the Bay." However, for a game that doesn't matter, the media and fans always seem to over-hype a rivalry that ... (Continue reading)

SF Giants: Neither Matt Downs Nor Merkin Valdez Belong With the Big Club

After getting back on track with a clutch victory in the series opener with the Colorado Rockies, the San Francisco Giants laid a dud in Game Two, losing by the final of 8-2. To be fair, starter Jonathan Sanchez did not ... (Continue reading)

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