The (Mis?)Handling of Brandon Belt
The bloggers are up in arms over this one. Bochy’s said he was “giving him a day” but that day turned into 3 or 4 and now it appears that Belt is no longer the starting first baseman. He’s got 1 hit this season in 11 at bats to go along with 5 strike outs. He’s been terrible at the plate. Krukow had a long winded excuse for him the other day that had something to do with his front shoulder. I wasn’t really listening. With Krukow, everything comes down to mechanics.
It’s also quite possible that Belt isn’t mentally ready to hit at this level. He seems to have spring training and the minors down pat. But he gets to the big leagues and it’s like the *off* switch gets hit. And frankly, I don’t blame Bochy at all for how he’s handling him. The bottom line is that Huff is producing. He’s taking walks, he’s getting hits and he’s better placed at first base than he is in the outfield.
The next natural question is, what about Pagan? Why isn’t he on the bench? It’s a decent question, Pagan has been equally horrific, but he’s got 3 things that Belt doesn’t have: 1) an MLB track record 2) speed. 3) a mood you don’t want to disrupt.
Pagan boldly claimed in spring training that he would steal 50 bases this year. 50? Well, he’s on pace to steal *0* for the season. As it stands, he’s gonna come in a skosh shy of that brash prediction. But speed is a hypnotic temptress, Bochy is doing the right thing in waiting on Pagan. He’s stolen 69 bases the last 2 seasons. It would be tough to send that to the bench a week into the season. And while Pagan seems to be a good teammate right now his *track record* is that his mood turns sour quickly and the Giants probably don’t want to deal with that so early in the season……
You might say, well why is Nate getting starts? I thought he was the 4th outfielder? Nate seems to be able to hit in Coors Field and I’m hoping his 2-bomb game doesn’t trick Bochy into giving him more starts in RF. Nate is clearly best coming off the bench.
What about The White Shark? Should he be getting more starts? Eh, maybe. He’d probably get some for the same reason that Bochy is leaving Pagan out there. His speed. But I don’t see Blanco getting much more than a spot start here and there (unless Bochy moves Pagan down the LU). He’s just happy to be here, he’s fine coming off the bench. Another reason why I think Pagan will continue to hold on to a starting outfield spot.
But the plan for Pagan will probably be to move him down in the order at some point in the near future (probably to 6th). If that happens THEN I could see Bochy sliding The White Shark into the LU to give us a leadoff hitter.
Melky probably isn’t going to see any time at leadoff. He’s our 2nd best hitter right now, just leave him where he is…….
When considering all of the immediate short term possibilities I just don’t see where Belt fits into the line up on an everyday basis. I like Belt, I’m happy he made the team. But you have to produce at this level to stay at this level. Eleven at bats is certainly not enough time to give him but there are circumstances (mostly related to Pagan) that are pushing Bochy to make the recent decisions he’s made.
Maybe the plan WAS to just give Belt a day off. It turned into *3 or 4*. And now he’s back to the bench and probably headed to Fresno when Glass comes off the DL…….
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5.42 . . . That is the only number of interest to me. In 7 games, they are producing that many runs per game and that’s 4th in the league. Consequently, I like what Bochy is doing with Pagan and Belt. Regarding Pagan, he is a key piece long term and I think he will eventually produce (sheesh, I even picked him up in our Flap league this morning after Giant Head dumped him onto the waiver wire). As you pointed out Flav, the guy has an “MLB track record” and you don’t disregard that after 27 at bats.
Regarding Belt, he doesn’t have a track record and Bochy is obviously looking for good match ups for Belt. No problem with that, especially in lieu of Huff hitting and the already crowded situation at first and the outfield. Who knows? Next week, Belt could be playing regularly at first. The season is still young.
I like today’s matchup with Zito and Morton. The Bucs are 30th in runs, batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. Zito has an opportunity to continue build on his excellent first start. Go Giants!
Another thing I like about Pagan – one strikeout in his 27 ABs.
pagan isn’t going to steal anything if he can’t get on base. blanco has a track record of higher OB, tho pagan has had a better reg season such as 2010. But piling up oh-fers at the top isn’t helping the team. Pagan has also made an error in CF–didn’t see it so I dunno what happened.
Belt…i’m not getting into that one, other than to note that others are off to better starts–huff, melk, nate, even pill cracked an HR off the bench. Bochy isn’t going to play all of them at the same time, and I can understand him getting tired of answering ? about who isn’t playing and why… esp last few days since team is winning.
Just finished PK’s book, and I ‘m amazed at the blogosphere/twitter action of mlb world. who knew flav had so many esteemed colleagues running blogs, and that fans have “2,000 twitter followers” all over the world?
That’s the one thing about Pagan–he may or may not produce and/or get those stolen bases but he is a prince of fielding errors and that’s not a good track record at all.
But at the end of the day, they are not doing Belt any favors. If they kept him on the team coming out of spring training, they need to play him nearly every day. Otherwise, it is not worth wasting him sitting on the bench, especially with posey and pill being able to play first and starting there against lefties.
The solution while Pagan struggles is to go with Blanco at leadoff, Pagan in right and Huff at first against righties. Pagan should hit 6th till he finds his stroke. If Blanco fails, why should he occupy a roster spot. But for now, belt should be at Fresno hitting every day…
Belt can be sent down and it will not be the end of the world. He can also play part-time until he finds himself. They’re always having meetings and management will figure this out.
Huff doesn’t now and never did have anything to do with Belt playing. How can anybody even ask if 11 at bats is enough, that’s stupid. The LU should be exactly what was opening day except Burriss for Theriot. Pagan also needs more time, but he’s hardly the future, as someone suggested. Nate and Blanco are and should be the 4 and 5 OFers , if after another couple weeks Pagan still isn’t hitting, Bochy can the hot hand/platoon game with those three. Belt needs a full month, he has nothing to show in Fresno.
I’m fine with whatever Bochy/Sabean decide on Belt. The Gs made a big deal in ST over Belt’s hitting flaws, and the Dbacks exploited those exact flaws. So it’s not so much the sample size as it is the quality within that sample.
Belt is 24 soon and is still the most likely starter for 2013. I wouldn’t mind if he sat on the bench: he’s still valuable as a pinch-hitter since he can draw a walk and is a legit home run threat. He’s also an asset defensively and can serve as Huff’s late-inning caddy. Since he has clobbered every level, perhaps watching the game, studying video and working on his swing in the big leagues isn’t the worst thing in his warm-up year as a starter.
If he goes to Fresno, I doubt he will learn much, but he may get the reps/confidence he needs. It will also have the added benefit of delaying his free agency clock.
Long term, I thin the Belt scenario is huge. If he pans out the way his fans think he will (i.e. .270+ with 25+HRs) that gives the Giants three 800+ OPS hitters (with Panda + Posey) for the next few years at dirt-cheap prices. That’s enough of a lineup to contend for the West every year, populating the rest of the lineup with cheap youngsters (Panik, Brown, Crawford, Nate) and low-cost vets (like Melky).
Maybe what pissed them off is that he said if they want him to learn to hit major league pitchers, he should do it against major league pitchers. Last year was enough- now’s the time to commit to him or see if they can get a pitcher for him. Theyre lousy with first basemen/catcher prospects.
Ha, I did post w/o seeing your comment, TF. 🙂
Belt’s time is now. It is stupid not to play him, there really isn’t an argument there based on age and what Belt has *already* shown at the major league level. I pointed out earlier that 4 more singles last year would have had his BA over 250.
Belt was not exploited by the DBs with strikes up and in. What I saw was a player who was following a recipe to swing early and often, who did not see any pitches like the one Pill hit out, who fouled off hittable pitches on the outer half of the plate, and who went out of the strike zone up more than a couple of times.
The one thing I didn’t like to hear coming out of Belt’s mouth,was when he said “I could use a mental day off im fried mentality” This after 3 games into the season,are you kiddin me?
Probably made it easy on Boch to bench him after that.
But I stlll want Belt in the LU playing 1B he just needs to “Suck it Up” or do what Whitey use to do “Suck Boch Pole” for playing time.
Giants are phucking with Belt yet again. Let him play. They played Ishi for near half a season and something like 200 ABs a coupla years ago before pulling the plug on him as an everyday player. They tell Belt one thing, then sit him for 3 or 4 games. Huff hit a dinger yesterday, so he’ll probably start now for a week. Not to mention they continually go off on him for some reason in the media, like he’s got herpes or something. Like Pagan doesn’t have a “hole” in his swing? Sheezus. No wonder Belt’s messed up. If this kid makes it with the Giants, it will be a minor miracle now, and mostly not his fault…
Agree Snarkk…Belt’s getting “Cornholed” without the corn on the cob.He’s their Best 1B who easily would save them games there, projects to hit 20-25 bombs 80 to 95 RBI’s in 500+ PA, yet be rots on the bench like a Fowl Aaron Rowand Carcass.
Any other MLB club has Belt playing everyday, but not Boch for some reason.
twin is right, that was a dumb poll. I slapped up another one…….
I’m sorry, I really shouldn’t have said “stupid”…
This hurts, but I now agree with what Snarrk has posted about them being too public with the critique of his swing. I don’t doubt that they think he’s a major prospect so they’re doing it “for his own good”, but no fucking wonder his confidence is low. He’s late on an up and in fastball and he’s looking toward the dugout. And here’s a bulletin: ALL tall left handsed hitters have that hole. He gets over it through repetition- against MLB pitchers. This kid is not Bowker- he’s a major talent like Buster, they’re treated differently- you give him his position and let him be.
Agreeing with snarrk? First time for everything…
Fuck him. He is here to do what he’s told. If he doesn’t like it then he can box up his fat wife and take a fuckin’ hike. This team has some chemistry rebuilding to do since the departure and decline of several 2010 heroes…
“box up his fat wife”…..LQTM
Loo, that break didn’t do much for your mood, my man. Still pissed off at the deal Cain got?
If they’re looking for chemistry rebuiding they never should have traded to get Pagan.
well I disagree about the “too public” thing. What is he, a pussy? “Good God! The team has mentioned my swing in public! What do I do now?”
Why should he care if the team talks about his swing publicly? And I bet he doesn’t give a shit about that. He’s more concerned with his failure at the plate and the *private* discussions he’s likely having with Bam Bam and Bochy…..
Right now,it should be Belt 1B,Huff LF,Melky CF,Nate RF especially at home,or until he starts to crater/get hurt again.Boch will probably ride out Nate’s mini hot streak for now.Bingo and Angel-less can relieve Huff in the later innings or get the occasional start in this mad house scenario everyday 1B/ OF circus Lineups.
Belt is doing what he’s told. He’s hacking per Bam Bam, and sitting on the bench per Bochy.
Well, except they have 13 more with holes in their swings…
“box up his fat wife”…..ah ,more of that side splitting humor.. actually, they’re a very pleasant looking couple. And she’s a welcome relief from the Stepford Wives who will be leaving their ball player hubbies after the boys retire..
That was in response to Flavor and Loo.
clearly.
And I posted that pic about a month ago. Let’s not pretend that ballplayers don’t *trade up* when they get a big contract. I’m not saying they all do and I’ve got no idea what the percentage is. But it happens. The Belt’s might be married for 60+ years regardless of how his career in baseball goes. Or, he could score a 150 million dollar deal and be like “Haylee who?”
In general, I think it’s dumb to get married before you’re 30 or so.
So what if you posted it? Are we now claiming dibs on a photo? His wife looks fine, BTW. What bullshit, especially from a fucking midget. They’re all plug ugly..
I was just pointing out that I’d already posted it. It was not new to the blog. It has been seen. Been there, done that. All that jazz……
I think it’s her outfit that makes her look fat–she’s actually pretty cute.
I don’t think it’s the outfit
Maybe if she walks the giraffe and wears vertical stripes 24/7, it will give her the illusion of being tall and thin.
I’m not saying she’s ugly or fat. All I ever said was that it wouldn’t be the biggest surprise in the world if Belt scored a better looking wife after a big contract (that he’ll never get if he keeps hitting like this).
Amusing ( and shallow) that a better LOOKING wife is considered an upgrade.
you’re right twin. Ball players never marry women because of their looks. What was I thinking?
Pay attention: YOU said a better looking wife would be a “trade-up”.
What would Belt get more upset about? Which comment would have the most dramatic effect on his confidence level?
a) the team publicly discussing the hole in his swing?
or
b) Bochy telling Schulman that Belt’s got a fat wife?
I won’t do a poll because we all know the answer…….
He wouldn’t like either. It’s not a multiple choice question.
c) being married to sophjim
She looks fine. They’re a very normal and pleasnt looking couple.
Maybe Belt’s wife sat on Frankel and that’s why the greatest thoroughbred in the world had to be retired today.
Uhh..right.
Have your Ledger cocktail and hit the bricks, Dennis. This ragging on Belt’s wife is out of line. Those participating should be ashamed.
The opening day aligment with Huff in left and Belt at first is clearly the one wth the most offensive upside, there’s no reasonable argument that says otherwise. Nate has had over 1100 at bats to prove he’s not a MLB regular, I think we can put that discussion to bed. Pagan vs. Blanco? Probably no diff but Pagan, despite some frigging problems with HIS swing, needs more time before they bail on him.
if Belt can’t hit at this level consistently there would be no reasonable argument that says the 2012 opening day alignment (with Huff and Belt) would have the most offensive upside……..
Well, obviously he can’t. He’s had such a terrific opportunity. Maybe you should go back to the 11 at bat poll.
Well, hell. It’s either fish or cut bait with Belt. Put him in there until he proves he can’t do it. Leave him in against lefties. Give him 3 weeks. Jerkin\g him round isn’;t helping. Hopefully this turns out like Matt WIlliams . . .
Did you review my trade offer? I think it’s a crying shame that a guy who put absolutely no effort whatsoever into his fantasy draft is currently atop the standings. Not to mention that it royally pisses me off that all my good time and effort has so far gone for not.
Inebriation is never too far away…..
Obviously he’s smarter part time than you are are 24/7…
I’m not too worried– the standings in the first week of the season will probably be very differerent at the end of the season. The draft is a small part of the success of your team. Luck, deft management of the waiver wire and skillful trades in your favor affect your ultimate outcome more than the draft does (Esprcially an auto draft)
I see that Zito has been a hot add (23%) in ESPN leagues, yet still no takers from any Flappers.
Where’s the faith?
Grab him while you can Denny. Everyone knows he’s back and will now be the ace they thought they were getting…
Flappers know their history.
Well I guess Wright and his busted pinky won’t miss the Giant series next week, since he just homered. I hope to get to 2 of the 4 games. I’d like to see some of you guys get out to the park more often…
Any selections in the two major prep races for today? I’m taking a bit of a shot with Ever So Lucky in the Blue Grass, and my sentimentality got the better of me in the Ark. Derby — I already have a predilection for Bob Baffert and his horses, and after his recent heart attack in Dubai, I hope his son’s namesake wins today and earns enough $$$ to make the trip to Louisville.
Good luck.
Did you say “a shot”…..?
Hope you cashed it, DMD…
I hope to cash even more three weeks from now in Louisville on Bodemeister.
Would make for a good story.
Pagan CF, Cabrera LF, Sandoval 3B, Huff 1B, Sanchez C, Schierholtz RF, Crawford SS, Burriss 2B, (Zito P)
Beltless
Zito’s wife if God was the matchmaker and we all got what we deserve…
I bet she has a great sense of humor.
And I’m sure she is a delight, a wonderful woman, probably *more* than he deserves..
BREAKING NEWS: Wilson has structural damage in his elbow. Going to seek second opinion.
Early thoughts on our new dilemma? Knowing Bochy the smart money is on “mix and match/closer by committee.”
Since he already said that, good call…
I posted that before I heard (still haven’t) from Bochy. I think it’s against your religion for giving me credit for being the first to make a correct observation.
Confession is at 3:00 on Saturday at St. Joesph.
The smart money is nearly always on that initially, regardless of the manager. Doesn’t have shit to do with Bochy.
When you finally make an actual correct observation, then we’ll give you some creds.
Looks like Tommy John for B-Wheezy. I guess the good news is that is ankle is OK.
He probably should’ve had it 8 months ago.
Everybody bitches about the team doctors. Well, he saw James Andrews last summer. Now he’s no good either?
I don’t know. Do you have any stats on him?
Just on TJs, he’s converted 96 percent of his opportunities, better than any closer. He’s settled with the unfortunate 4 percent, without admitting wrongdoing..
I never understood the concept of the second opinion. What do you just go with the one you like best?
Get a third opinion.
Oh wait. Keep getting opinions until you like one. 😉
If Loo was giving an opinion about meds…..yeah I would get a second one.
how long until we see humbree? i think i’d put casilla in the closer role and have humbree take his place as a late inning setup guy. If he looks good, try him as the closer.
sorry, Hembree.
Casilla: Easily the best closer stuff, but will make a Wilson save seem a leisurely stroll in the park
Romo: By the numbers, he’s the guy. By temperment, maybe not.
Lopez: Loogy, RHers .292 career against him
Affeldt: too darn inconsistent
Mota:best temperment, but uh-uh
Ottero: Nope
Hembree: I doubt they’d tthrow him right in
Closer by committee is always the choice until someone steps up. My pick is Romo with Hembree setting him up to start with.
Huston Street is familiar with the area. The Pads were going to trade him at the deadline anyway.
We have better.
My first thought is let’s hope the rest of the bullpen performs as well as they did last year. I really don’t care if they designate one of them the closer or not. The BP pitched about 540 innings last year, of which 55 were Wilson’s.
Per Bochy, they will do the “Committee” thingy, until someone asserts himself. Regardless, there is a good possibility that Humbree will be called up to fill the relief spot IMO.
Hey, Loo. Bodemeister is a Virginia bred. I don’t need to tell you about a VA bred horse winning the Derby.
Of course not, and would you believe runner-up Sham’s trainer (Pancho Martin) is still active? I think he’s 85…
Didn’t Bochy have a similar problem in 2007 after they cut Benitez loose?
He went with Hennessey, who initially did a nice job.
Wilson took over in mid-August..
So did William Henry Harrison…
Don’t you have an obese wife to crate up?
Don’t you have 5 of ’em?
*Have*?
As I was saying, Brad did a nice job for awhile, and after Armando he was a welcome presence out there. He became a director in the game where Feliz had to catch, Brad kept everything cool. He just didn’t have the stuff for the closer role, long term.
Happy Belated B-Day Twin.
Thank you ,Joe. It didn’t turn out so well, but WTF…still have baseball.
This is a frustrating development. I’d like to know the details of that convo with Dr Andrews last Summer. Did he sign off on no surgery or did Wilson make the call to go the “rest” route? Then he comes back in September for a few appearances? I guess what i want to know is this: when did this damage to the elbow occur? spring training? His last game? If the MRI done last August showed this damage he would have done the surgery then, you would think.
If I recall, they did mention the possiblity of surgery last summer but went with the “rest” route instead…I could be wrong though.
Tough news regarding Wilson…Twin you called that last summer…Let’s just hope Timmy’s not in the same boat.
BREAKING NEWS: Lincecum needs Skip Pitlock surgery…
“I’m more worried about Wilson than I am Lincecum, at least from a hidden injury standpoint”
-Big Flavor (4/13/12)
Who hid it?
The bullshit ankle excuse? There was clearly something wrong with him in his save in Col. Both he and Bochy said he was fine, he’d only need a day off. Oops.
Yes.
A couple days is hardly a fucking unreasonable delay.That’s a total non-issue.
Well, there were lots of signs, it’s not like this is a surprise
From a replacement standpoint, they’re much better equipped to handle Wilson’s loss than they would Lincecum. It’s terrible for Brian personally, but the team will be OK.
I expect managers and players to lie about lots of things—keeps them from having to answer questions which they obviously don’t like to do. When I say “hidden injury” I’m talking about an injury being the main reason for decreased performance or failure. Not that that there was some secret conspiracy theory going on. Even though that’s what that “ankle” injury was.
He never pitched since that game. As I said, non-issue on the diagnosis coming today..
you seem to think I’m saying that the Giants were *hiding* this. I suspect that if there was damage done in the game Wilson might not have said anything at the time—everybody knows he’s the ultimate gamer. That’s why I’m interested to know when this occurred.
He was used sparingly in the Spring but I doubt anyone suspected what the MRI results showed today. But who knows?
Again, I’m not saying the Giants or even Wilson was *hiding* anything. Just that a *hidden* injury, as in *undiagnosed*, could be responsible for Thursday’s shaky performance. He was throwing most of his fastballs at 90. That’s not the Bee Weezy we all know and love……
He could very possibly have tweaked his ankle as well. But he pitched Thursday, reported the elbow problem Friday, and tests were begun almost immediately, from what I’m reading. All seems SOP to me.
I guess if a guy had money on “ankle” this would be a big deal. Anyway, how about a poll on the next closer? Or better- most saves between now and end of year?
After this news which compels the team to come out flat. Which in turn compels Zito to get shelled tonight and “revert to form,”
— at least they’ll have an excuse. 😀
Bad news about Wislon. I feel bad for the dude and his beard. Wild Man Casilla out of the pen will have us all on edge I’m sure. Time for operation Zito redemption to continue.
Go Giants!!!
Our friend from across the pond, Ed, already has Romo on his roster. Dirt p/u Casilla just the other day, and now GH just jumped on Hembree as closers. Me? This is Sonny’s worst nightmare for his brother in “The Godfather.” I’m coming out of the bathroom just holding my dick in my hand.
tie
Oh joy. Off to a brilliant start.
Hey, John Brodie. Could you please review my trade offer. Thank you # 12.
Heeeeeeeeee’s baaaaaaaaack! Bary Zito should be treated like the dog your father told you when you were 6-years-old that was going to “the beautiful farm” upstate.
He DID get kinda fucked on calls that inning…….
Pagan now 8 fer 10 vs Morton. “Ownage is ownage.”
do you do the *beat the streak* thing? I’m at 4 games right now. Went with Hamilton today but thought about Pagan…….
I have in the past, but I haven’t started just yet. That’s the MLB.com thingy where you pick a guy to get a hit each day and try to beat the record 56, right? Don’t they also have a HR streak game as well? I play the ESPN weekly salary cap game. The key there is to pick the best pitching staff each week.
Stay hot Shitholtz!
for a guy who’s planning on stealing 50 this year he would have been out by a mile if the throw was on the money. Guys who steal 50 don’t ever get thrown out by a mile…….
tough outing for Dirrrrty today in KC……..
Sabes is looking pretty good on his Dirrrty/Melky trade as we stand today…
But regardless of what the rest of you boobs voted, I still say we should have traded him for Reyes. 😀
Trades aren’t judged by how “we stand today”, not if the day is April 14..
Cody finally went deep today, perhaps more to come now that Ellsbury is gonna be out for awhile?
I think a Coco Crisp to Boston trade is imminent…..
I took your advice, though, and picked up Ross late for one of my fantasy teams.
It’s so much more fun to watch this team when they score runs…….
Flav, I see you just dropped Andrew Cashner in our league. It’s funny. I tried to p/u him the same day, but you beat me to the punch. If that kid can ever find the strike zone, he’s gonna be wicked. Cashner throws some serious gas.
I think he’s going to have a good year but he’s just not locked in enough to hold on to just for the K’s. I picked up Ogando in my 2 espn leagues because I think Nathan is done and he’s got a shot to win the closer job. Adams might get the first crack though…..
Matt Kemp already has 5 HRs and 15 RBI. And the computer autopick gave him to who?
fantasy baseball
autopick is for pussies
fuck the one named Chuck
ouch. That play was UGLY
Keystone motherfucking Cops.
both of those errors were idiotic. Sandoval has to get the glove down there and Crawford had no fucking business wheeling and slinging that ball–for who? for what?
Giants have gotta be leading all of MLB in multiple errors on one play.
Seriously. Our defense early on has to be a concern. They need to batten down the hatches and straighten out that shi(t).
Coming home from dinner after my Single A kindergarten team kicked some butt and I’ve got Philly fans sending me taunting emails about BWilson…went into Hembree mode! 100 mph dash to the computer…let’s hope he gets a call up. He is the future!
Hate to be cynical, but Bwilson and a $10 mill plus contract was not in the Giants future. Hopefully we will see him again as a Giant…
Good pick up for me . . . knew about the Morton connection, but had no expectation the way Pagan had been scuffling.
Weighty issue?
Zito’s sorta holding this together. Like the Black Knight “Merely a flesh wound!” but … we’re still together. Gonna be an interesting evening.
Autopick is for geniuses.
Zito;s actually pitching thru some shoddy defense.
re: Zito/shoddy defense — That’s his genius, man. To overcome all defensive odds and hold those Buccaneers at bay. This is all planned. Just like Cuba in ’61.
A lot of the miscues are on Sandoval and Crawford (2 and 3), both GG caliber defenders, so I’d expect it to settle down.
What can one say? Without Wilson, we cross the Rubicon, or some other of “many rivers to cross” [Jimmy Cliff]. No joke, I’m kind of upset. He’s so integral to the spirit of this team. Feel bad for him and our Giants and for myself as I slunk into self-pity.