Category Archives: Omar Vizquel

Thanks Geritol!

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 … Continue reading

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Filed under Barry Zito, Bengie Molina, Brian Wilson, Conor Gillaspie, Omar Vizquel, Rich Aurilia, Tim Lincecum

Sabean: Burriss Likely to Replace Vizquel at Short

There must have been something in the Colorado River Compact, because Brian Sabean came back from Denver displaying a bit more chutzpah than his usual listless self in his fireside chat on KNBR last night. Among the revelations in Sabes’s … Continue reading

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Filed under Angel Villalona, Brian Sabean, Buster Posey, Conor Gillaspie, Emmanuel Burriss, Eugenio Velez, Fred Lewis, Ivan Ochoa, Kevin Frandsen, Nate Schierholtz, Omar Vizquel, Randy Winn, Travis Denker

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

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Filed under Aaron Rowand, Emmanuel Burriss, Fred Lewis, Ivan Ochoa, John Bowker, Jose Castillo, Omar Vizquel, Pablo Sandoval, Randy Winn, Ryan Rohlinger, Steve Holm, Travis Ishikawa

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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Straws Clutched Much?

So the Giants continue their domination of the Washington Natgonnaworkhereanymores. Rich Aurilia, Omar Vizquel, and Bengie Molina each contributed mightily to the win. And would-be Olympian Geno Espineli get his first ML W. Now I may come off as snarky, … Continue reading

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Optimists Need Not Apply

Rejected slogans for the 2008 Washington Nationals: “The Nats: Good for What Ails Ya” “Wily Mo Pena Is, Like, Really Strong – Strongman Strong” “We’re Going to Be Good…NAT!” Whatever it ended up being, the Giants certainly don’t seem to … Continue reading

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Filed under Barry Zito, Bengie Molina, Brian Sabean, Bruce Bochy, Dave Roberts, Eliezer Alfonzo, Geno Espineli, Kevin Frandsen, Omar Vizquel, Ray Durham, Steve Holm

More on Hammond

Ryan Topp did a prospect analysis of the Brewers last offseason and had an interesting blurb on brand new Giant Steve Hammond and his best potential future role: #19 Steve Hammond,, LHP 6’2” 205 lbs. Born 4/30/1982 Drafted in the … Continue reading

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Filed under Bengie Molina, Emmanuel Burriss, Jack Taschner, Omar Vizquel, Randy Winn, Ray Durham

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

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Filed under Brian Sabean, Brian Wilson, Omar Vizquel, Tim Lincecum

Sheatty

Remember the climactic scene on the exchange floor in Trading Places where Valentine and Winthrope are working the Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice Markets?  And, meanwhile, the evil Dukes are using their faulty information on the Florida orange crops to manically … Continue reading

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Filed under Bengie Molina, Jack Taschner, Matt Cain, Omar Vizquel, Randy Winn, Ray Durham

ReTribeUtion

Heading into last night’s matchup with the red-hot Cliff Lee, it was a foregone conclusion that Matt Cain would have to bring his best game. Alas, he did not. Thus, Giants loseth. What, were you expecting the offense to pick … Continue reading

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Filed under Barry Zito, Emmanuel Burriss, Matt Cain, Omar Vizquel, Sergio Romo