Category Archives: Brian Wilson
A. U. Haynio.
In spite of a blown save by Brian “Frown” Wilson, the Giants’ lineup got a walkoff in the ninth against the venomless D-Backs. In this game, while the kids played a big role, it was actually the work of the —– WAIT A … Continue reading
Filed under Brad Hennessey, Brian Wilson, Emmanuel Burriss, Eugenio Velez, Pablo Sandoval, Randy Winn
24 and Out
Turns out that even when Brian Wilson blows a save, the luck of the Irish bails him out. Give the guy credit for the third longest save streak in Giants history, as well as the manner in which he handled … Continue reading
Filed under Brian Wilson, John Bowker, Matt Cain, Pablo Sandoval
Freak Show
I’ve been remiss in recently overlooking some of the great writing of fellow Lunatic Fringe bloggers, an oversight I look to correct with some gusto here and now. It goes without saying that today’s game was an absolutely marvelous way … Continue reading
Seismic Happenings Exclude Giants Trade Front
Further proof that these aren’t your parents’ Giants: wins over the Dodgers are almost wholly unsettling. The singles-fest that led to a five-run fourth was almost immediately answered to Four and Done Kevin Correia. Luckily, the bullpen largely held, and … Continue reading
Filed under Brian Wilson, Kevin Correia
It’s Darkest Just Before Dawn (Weather Permitting)
I eschewed posting this weekend for a little pre-All Star Break break. The result? Lower blood pressure and a certain Gatsby-esque blasé affect. (Whispers, followed by murmuring.) I guess I should have finished that book in high school. On the … Continue reading
Filed under Brian Sabean, Brian Wilson, Omar Vizquel, Tim Lincecum
Lincecum and Wilson
Your two Giants All-Stars. Also, Cain wets the bed against the foes that shall not be named.
Filed under Brian Wilson, Tim Lincecum
Reports of Cain’s Demise Premature
It strikes me that the potential years-long battle for the title of ace will be a fun sub-plot for this franchise. On a day where the wondrous Tim Lincecum was featured in Sports Illustrated and Jon Sanchez was named NL … Continue reading
Filed under Bengie Molina, Brian Wilson, Eliezer Alfonzo, Jonathan Sanchez, Jose Castillo, Matt Cain, PEDs, Steve Holm, Tim Lincecum
The Three P’s
Pitching, pitching, and pitching. Lincecum, Walker, and Wilson were the story of the evening, holding the A’s scoreless and preserving a narrow victory for the Orange & Black. In one of the better pitching duels this season (and a possible … Continue reading
Filed under Brian Wilson, Tim Lincecum, Tyler Walker
Low Expectations Slightly Exceeded
“Vizquel’s Contribution Vital to Giants’ Victory,” eh? Well, Omar did squeeze in the winning run, and he had a couple of nice plays at short. So I’ll give it to him in his triumphant return to Cleveland, and neglect to … Continue reading
Filed under Brian Wilson, Jonathan Sanchez, Omar Vizquel, Vinnie Chulk
