Category Archives: Jonathan Sanchez

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

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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

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If You Kent Say Something Nice…

On the heels of a tough four game sweep at the Big Orange, Barry Zito, he of seven shutout innings, and the kids leading these Giants to a series victory is sweet music to my ears. Sweeter music to my … Continue reading

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Ryan Rohlinger: Rookie Roosebumps; RiGetLost

Well, no one said these kids could make the transition seamlessly. But although Ryan Rohlinger had some miscues in his ML debut, you’d be hard pressed to pin the abhorrent pitching on the kid, unless you were some kind of … Continue reading

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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

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Filed under Brian Sabean, Bruce Bochy, Buster Posey, Carney Lansford, Emmanuel Burriss, John Bowker, Jonathan Sanchez, Madison Bumgarner, Pablo Sandoval, Rich Aurilia, Tim Alderson, Tim Lincecum

Backe to the Minors

Despite the Giants best efforts to win all of their games on infield singles collected in the ninth inning, they managed to make Brandon Backe look like Cy Young as they fell to the Disastros Monday. Squeaking out only four … Continue reading

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Filed under Brian Sabean, Buster Posey, Fred Lewis, Ivan Ochoa, Jonathan Sanchez, Madison Bumgarner, Nick Noonan, Pablo Sandoval, Rich Aurilia, Tim Alderson

Romonic

Last night’s game reminded me of any M. Night Shyamalan movie besides The Sixth Sense: mildly intriguing most of the way through before giving way to an underwhelming over the top twist that erases any positives one could have taken … Continue reading

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Filed under Jonathan Sanchez, Merkin Valdez, Rich Aurilia, Sergio Romo

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

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Filed under Bengie Molina, Brian Wilson, Eliezer Alfonzo, Jonathan Sanchez, Jose Castillo, Matt Cain, PEDs, Steve Holm, Tim Lincecum

Don’t Mess With The Zito

Billy Sadler is a cross between Billy Madison and Adam Sandler – although you can’t help but root for the goofy protagonist, his later performances have left you wanting for the simpler days when a fight between shampoo and conditioner … Continue reading

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I Figured Out Bullets Tildes

Admittedly, the post mired in incredulity is a cliche at best (and the product of hacks in truth), but give me some credit here: ~ Rich Aurilia, he of a .351 June batting average, goes all “legitimate ML hitter” on … Continue reading

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