So they won, as predicted. Not a huge shocker but it was surprising to see them not blow that game. Casilla scares the be-jesus outta me but he got the job done. Romo should be back soon so he'll slide into the closer role with Beard out. But onto last nights game. Beltran's first HR was a seed and the Giants need more of that. His play on Hudson's fly ball was atrocious however. You gotta keep that ball in front of you and let Lincecum work out of the jam. He's not what he once was defensively but he's the 3 hitter (when healthy) the Giants have needed for years.
I love the Belt/Ross/Beltran OF. As you're well aware, I think it should be Huff instead of Belt but as long as the Baby Giraffe is getting AB's, I'm good. Nate is still sidelined with a stress fracture in his foot so Belt "SHOULD" see more time. Hopefully Bochy doesn't ruin it with a Rowand start (3,723% chance Rowand starts tonight). Seriously though, give the kid Hector Sanchez a start. Stewart might be the worst "starting" catcher in the league. Just humor us Bochy.
The Giants get Hector Sosa for the 2nd time in a week tonight. Anyone want to wager the Giants score at least 5 runs tonight? The Song goes tonight and WILL NOT give up 5 runs again to the Astros. He goes 7 1/3 and gives up a couple in another win for the Gigantes. Done and Done....
Hey, anybody remember 3 1/2 months ago I said let's trade J Sanchez, Belt and whoever to the Mets for Jose Reyes then sign him to a 6 year deal? While I'm aware he's DL'd right now, wouldn't that be a nice little addition? Do the Giants need a leadoff hitter or SS? Nah, we got the man, the myth, the legend....the human Monchhichi Orland Cabrera (OK, maybe Gene Velez was the REAL Monchhichi but I digress). No, I'm never gonna let Sabean live down Cabre-jada until one of those worthless piles hits a walkoff in the playoffs.....
I'd like to see Hector Sanchez in the lineup too. He just looks like he can hit. However, I saw him catch a few innings earlier in the year and I remember him being a bad receiver.......he lost the pitcher a strike or 2 by not sticking strikes. But, anything can be an improvement in the catcher's spot.
ReplyDeleteWe should light up Sosa tonight!!! Meaning, 3 runs through 7
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ReplyDeleteTake some pride in the little things Bochean and Bam Bam.
ReplyDeleteHere's a list of things that killing us, and are magnified since we don't hit:
-Not caring about holding base-runners
-Having a stiff at 1B when a potential gold-glove type is playing left field (yes I said gold glove)
-Running out a blue-hair catcher who consistently throws "in-between hops" to second base. At least make it a long hop or short hop.
-Never bunting 1st and 2nd nobody out, but bunting Keppinger (2nd best average) with a guy on 1st base just because he's hitting second. If you're going to bunt the 2-hole, Move Kepp to 5-hole please.
-Having a lineup of .240 hitters who swing at 2-0 dirt sliders, never consider drawing a walk and rarely situational hit
-Lead-off hitters (Ross and Rowand) who get out on the first pitch of the game
THESE THINGS MATTER, and they can be controlled.
Remember that closed door meeting Sabean had with the pitchers last August. The pitchers need to call a closed door meeting on Bochean and call their asses out.