Swept By The Cubs, Grasping for Answers as a Giants Fan
How long ago does this feel to you?
Today, the Giants have more wins than exactly 5 other lowly, out of it teams. Also, happening today, they’re going here:
So it is a very surreal, incongruent time for YOUR San Francisco Giants these days….
Things have gotten so bad that there is actual documented calls, from both fans and the media, for BRETT FREAKING PILL to be called up for extended play at first base. Hey, Belt has been horrible lately and has not brought the offensive numbers that you need from a first baseman in 2013 but let me be one Giants fan who will raise his hand with a resounding *Nay* on Brett Pill taking over first base to *see what he can do*. I’ll save you the pending wonderment: he will do nothing.
As the trade deadline approaches, there are rumors that Sabean wants to trade Javier Lopez for a *MLB ready starting pitcher*. If that’s true, then Brian Sabean truly has a no feel for what his player currency is worth. And it will probably be the reason Lincecum doesn’t get traded–although he should be traded. He’s got 10+ strikeouts in 3 of his last 4 starts and the one start he failed to strike out 10 was the start post-no hitter and I think everyone forgives him for that one. Anyone, whether you are a scout or a fan, can see how well Timmy is throwing the ball right now. And it sucks because Sabean is going to sit on his hands and do nothing at the trade deadline, holding on to Lincecum for no reason other than he can’t overcome his own stubbornness. #FreeTimLincecum
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Sabean’s moves are usually pretty well telegraphed so I am not really sure what to make of the radio silence as the deadline approaches.
The Beard sweepstakes reportedly now has the Doghairs out front. Hey, if I’m Wilson, why would I sign with the Giants? The way they play, he might pitch twice a week in meaningless games. Hell yeah, I’d absolutely go to a contender, to whoever’s checkbook is bigger and whoever gives me a longer deal. That’s the way it works now. If Marichal can be a Dodger, well, I can handle Brian Wilson in Doghair blue. The bigger picture is this — LA, as predicted, is now the Yankees of the West. Even more Yankee than the Yankees. They will pay, pay, pay and blow through mistakes until they get it right. It doesn’t guarantee championships, but it guarantees strong-ass competition, IMO, for the foreseeable future. Strategically, the Giants have to figure out how they are going to compete with a financial juggernaut at the Latrine. The days of dipshit McCourt ownership and management of LA are over. Kasten is really running the show down there, and he’s no slouch — with an unlimited checkbook. Giants ownership must decide whether they’re going to ante up in this new game…
One reason he goes with the Giants or another team vs. the Bums – He probably still wants to close. He has no chance to close with Jansen pitching lights out (as he has been).
How much has Romo been closing lately?…
Baggarly has mused Belt to Houston in a trade for Bud Norris. I could see that. With Belt’s lost weekend, Bochy and Sabes may have given up on him for good. But, what else would they have to trade to get Norris? He’s OK, a number 3 or so. Belt’s offense would improve tremendously in Houston, IMO. It works with Pill being called up again. They could play Pill the rest of the season at 1B and watch him hit .235 with some HRs and a bunch of Ks, and play a serviceable 1b defense. Meanwhile, Belt will be a 25 HR guy next year in Houston…
Tom, I sent you some Estes Park and surrounding area site suggestions . . . Email should be in your in basket. 🙂
Shit. I do not remember Marichal pitching for the Dogs. I musta blocked that from my memory. Then again, looking at his stats, I barely remember him as a Red Sock.
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