Zito of 2012 vs. Zito of 2011 vs. Zito of 2002

The Giants best pitcher ever, Barry Zito, has just thrown in his seventh start of the 2012 season, and has done surprisingly well so far. How well? Giants fans haven’t booed him off the mound yet (and that tells ya somethin’!). But just for fun, let’s do a blind comparison of his first seven starts this…



Where do the Giants rank?

So far this season, the Giants have played in 31 games (not including tonight’s game against Arizona) and own a losing record of 15-16. On offense, Buster Posey is back from a broken leg and having a good year, Pablo Sandoval was on a tear until he suffered an injury and newcomers such as Melky…

What Sandoval’s injury means to the rest of the Giants’ lineup: where does Belt fit in?

Since Pablo Sandoval broke his left hand, the Giants have taken then necessary steps in order to fill the massive gap that is his bat. First off, Brian Sabean and company  brought up the only other pure third baseman in the organization, Conor Gillaspie, form Fresno. So far in the four games he has played…

Sandoval injured, Gillaspie recalled; the injuries begin

Reports are revealing Giants third baseman and power hitter Pablo Sandoval has broken his hamate bone in his left hand from last nights loss to the Marlins. Sandoval has been one of the brightest spots for the Giants this season, leading the team in runs(16), home runs(5), RBI (15) and broken hands (1). He’s had…

A look at what Giants are on pace for in 2012

So far, the Giants have played in 23 games (not including tonight’s game against the Marlins) and have their fare share of hot and cold starts. In the month of April, the Giants had a rough start but found their groove to earn a 12-10 record. The brightest spot of the giants so far is…

Giants come home to face Padres; Hacker gets first career start

The first two games of the Cincinnati series were quite frustrating for the Giants this past week. After Cain threw six and a third innings allowing just three runs, five hits (including two home runs) and seven strikeouts, relief pitcher Dan Otero finished the game in what some would call a “train wreck.” Otero gave…

Huff put on 15-day disabled list; Belt gets his chance

The Giants have placed Aubrey Huff on the 15-day disabled list today due to an anxiety disorder and have recalled utility infielder Joaquin Arias from triple-A Fresno. While Arias, 27, has played in 18 games so far, he is hitting a nice .400 batting average along with a couple home runs and 17 RBI. Playing…

PODCAST: Mets series recap and preferred Giants starting lineups

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Russell Preston and Dante Geoffrey discuss the Giants/Mets series, Tim Lincecum’s baby steps and our preferred lineups and batting order.

Giants extend Bumgarner through 2017

Twitter and MLBtraderumors.com are reporting the Giants have extended starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner through 2017 with club options in 2018 and 2019. The 22-year-old left hander is now signed with the Giants through his remaining arbitration eligible years and one free agent year (as well as two free agent years for the club options). According…

Wilson possibly out for season

Multiple sources are confirming Brian Wilson‘s little “injury” has become more serious than the Giants once thought. After he supposedly twisted or sprained his ankle in the final game of the Colorado series, it appears Wilson had an MRI done on his elbow with some poor results. Doctors found structural damage in Wilson’s right elbow…

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