Category Archives: Jose Castillo
Cantu Buy Me Love
Once upon a time, there were three third basemen. Each of them had risen through the minors at a steady clip and made their general managers really super excited. Before long, all three of them had been promoted to the … Continue reading
Filed under Brian Sabean, Jose Castillo
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
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
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
