Last season, the San Francisco Giants were four games ahead of Arizona on July 29 when they traded for the best bat on the market, Carlos Beltran. What followed was a blurry meltdown. The Giants went 6-16 over their next ... (Continue reading)
Leave it to San Francisco Giants fans to get a little over excited about having a league average offense this season. So excited, in fact, they tried to vote the whole lineup in as All-Stars. Who says the All-Star Game ... (Continue reading)
The year was 1975. The Athletics were playing their eighth season in Oakland. The previous seven had brought an average of 91 wins, four division titles and three World Series Championships. The A's were among the top draws in the ... (Continue reading)
What a difference the leadoff hitter makes. Last year's Giants were historically bad at the plate. Their leadoff hitters posted an abysmal .297 OBP. Here is the production out of the Giants' leadoff spot over the four seasons under Bruce ... (Continue reading)
Due to injuries, setbacks, under-performance, and defensive ineptitude, San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy has been placed in a rather unappetizing position. The Giants roster is currently lacking professional baseball talent at third base, shortstop and second base. The preseason ... (Continue reading)
Is it ever too early to start talking about the All-Star game? Yeah, probably. The April All-Star team would probably include such non-stars as Gerardo Parra and Jose Altuve. By July, the cream will rise. All-Star selections separate the elite ... (Continue reading)
In between all of the complaints tossed Brian Sabean's way by Giants fans over the last few years, the Giants' front office continues to demonstrate a certain level of competence, especially when it comes to the pitching staff. Recently, the ... (Continue reading)