San Fransisco Giants

Here's how the 2009 Giants stack up

Hmm, Barry Zito, Hampton, Sexson, Giambi ..

BJ Ryan? 

I gotta tell ya, It is nice to finally see some positive media on the guy again. It has been missing for far too long. Never-mind this is the same media that chased him away from the game in the first place .. right?

I bet there is a word for that. ;)

In a somewhat bizarre move last night, Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced 15 minutes before the game that Hong-Chih Kuo would be his starting pitcher for the evening, instead of scheduled Chad Billingsley, "because of pending inclement weather."

The Dodgers clearly were no match for Matt Cain. He held the Dodgers to just two hits through the first five innings, and tacked on 5K's before he was done. The score was 0-0 when he left the game. But yet again Matt Cain was done in by his bullpen and his team.

Most teams have now played at least one game. Your Ace has been roughed up and your stud hitter went 0-5. Is it time to panic?!

Of course not! But here are a few early reflections on yesterday's games.

It is a shame that this series doesn't get any more play with the national media. It used to before ESPN came to town and drew "media coverage line" at the Hudson River. 

This whole situation cracks me up. And some blame it all on Barry Bonds, like he made Sabean make horrible decision after horrible decision, while asking to play for a winner.

I doubt very much that Willie Mays has much hair left, so chances are Rajai Davis couldn't screw it up even if he wanted to, but how awesome is that.

One of the cool things about spring training is the relaxed atmosphere. Walked into the Giants clubhouse before the game and saw several young Giants players circled around a table as one of their outfielders, Rajai Davis, gave a haircut to Willie Mays.

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You still don't want to be caught with any of these clowns on your roto team. Maybe Rowand, but don't overpay. Mid to late teens at best. Maybe Molina because he is expected to bat cleanup, but again don't over pay.

Dave Roberts, Randy Winn, Omar Vizquel .. .. pass.