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