Category Archives: Matt Cain

A Shot of Hennessey

Evidently, it’s good for what ails ya. Unfortunately, Brad‘s second gem in a row, this one of a complete game variety, can’t bail out San Francisco. And, since it has been a couple of days, let me ask, what the … Continue reading

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Giants LOB one to Rockies

Cold (or even mild, temperate) summer nights at Pac Bell are no fun unless the Giants are scoring, and these days, the faithful along with the Lunatic Fringe know: that scoring is not going to come from home runs. So … Continue reading

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Filed under Aaron Rowand, Fred Lewis, Matt Cain, Matt Palmer, 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

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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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Vets: "Kids Are Alright, We’re Good Too"

Part of me wishes that Randy Winn and Bengie Molina spread out their surprisingly sublime nights (maybe retroactive to any game during the Houston debacle) but hey, I’ll take it. The best development? The resurgence of Matt Cain in this … Continue reading

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Filed under Bengie Molina, Matt Cain, Randy Winn

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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Filed under Barry Zito, Brian Sabean, Dave Righetti, Jonathan Sanchez, Matt Cain, Ryan Rohlinger, Tim Lincecum

Youth Got Served!

Another day, another victory for these baby Giants. In a shocking twist, they did so at home. For Matt Cain. This ain’t July’s Giants, that’s for sure. One of my favorite developments: the double play combo of Ivan Ochoa and … Continue reading

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Filed under Barry Bonds, Buster Posey, Draft, Emmanuel Burriss, Ivan Ochoa, Jose Castillo, Matt Cain, Steve Holm

Trade Deadline News No Match for Veriz*n Crappiness

You can pin the no-post weekend on a certain unnamed internet service provider that, quite frankly, never delivered on their said promises of a telecommunications entourage. I’m sure the loyal crazies, er, readers of the blog were up in arms … Continue reading

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Filed under Angel Villalona, Bengie Molina, Brian Sabean, Bruce Bochy, Fred Lewis, Jack Taschner, Madison Bumgarner, Matt Cain, Omar Vizquel, Randy Winn, Rich Aurilia, Rumors, Tim Lincecum, Tyler Walker

Cain Too!

Matt Cain delivering a gem against the Nats is like finding gas under $4 a gallon: sure it’s kind of exciting, but then you realize how low your barometer is. Either way, the Giants sweep the entire season series from … Continue reading

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Baseball Resumes, As Does Ineptitude

It’s true what they say: absence does make the heart grow fonder. “They” often neglect to mention, however, that absence also makes the brain forget. Forget, for example, how much the Giants suck. And so it goes: Matt Cain continues … Continue reading

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