Category Archives: John Bowker
Dirty Dismissal
For Jonathan Sanchez, a season that started with so much promise ended with a whimper. And if I were a betting man, which I am, I’d wager that Kevin Correia may have thrown his last pitch as a Giant. With … Continue reading
Mission: Destroy Brandon Webb
San Francisco losses pile up in the desert – perhaps, may I speculate, due to the losses of Freddy Lewis and Manny Burriss – but, no matter. Because, for tonight, the real drama of the 2008 season continues: can The … Continue reading
Filed under Conor Gillaspie, Emmanuel Burriss, Fred Lewis, John Bowker, Jonathan Sanchez, Tim Lincecum
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
Washed Up Major Leaguers Seek Brains
A hopeful start by the youth-infused lineup is once again obliterated by a haggard bullpen. But I’m sure you all are more ticked at something else: LaTroy Freaking Hawkins. I can’t even believe he has a job. But, of course, … Continue reading
DING DONG, CASTILLO’S DFA’D (And Everyone’s Up)
Well, how about that for a move? (From Baggs) Huge, huge shift today. The Giants have a whole new corner infield. John Bowker and Steve Holm were optioned to Fresno and Jose Castillo was designated for assignment. Rohlinger, a third … Continue reading
WTF Is Going On? (UPDATED)
With a big shoutout to OBnB associate J2X, rumor has it Connecticut third baseman Ryan Rohlinger, not Travis Ishikawa or Pablo Sandoval will get the callup. At this point, it only seems to be corroborated by a few posters at … Continue reading
Filed under John Bowker, Jose Castillo, Merkin Valdez, Pablo Sandoval
Freak Is Fine, Giants Still Suck; Bye Bye Bowker?
From Extra Baggs: He’s OK, according to his agent, and expects to make his next start. The liner hit him on the tibia just below the knee. Bad bruise. You may breathe normally now. Well [gasp] said. Give [gasp] me … Continue reading
TD Minus 6 Hours (Now With Live Blogging!)
Let’s get this out of the way first: I hope you’ll excuse me for my Oedipus eyes after watching Benedict Davis throw out the first pitch out in a DODGERS JERSEY. What’s worse, though, is he could have stayed on … Continue reading
Silver Lining-Free Zone
I’m sure you’re all aware of the skeletal plot of a contrived sports movie: a team of scrappy unheralded players perseveres through a period of complete incompetence, meeting the expectations of every outsider, only to band together and prove that … Continue reading
Down for Keeps
Not sure how many of you had younger siblings, but I clearly remember getting an extra piece of candy and dangling over my baby brother’s head, just high enough for to him reach if he jumped to get it. Leap … Continue reading
Filed under Eliezer Alfonzo, John Bowker, Jose Castillo, Kevin Correia, Ray Durham, Sergio Romo, Tyler Walker
