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Pablo Sandoval - #48 - Third Base - 5'11" - 246lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Sandoval (hand) will start taking batting practice next week, Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area reports.
Impact: Giants skipper Bruce Bochy said Sunday that Sandoval is making progress, but it looks like he's still at least a week away from beginning his rehab assignment. The 25-year-old was off to a great start before the injury in early May. Gregor Blanco - #7 - Center Field - 5'11" - 170lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Blanco had three of San Francisco's nine hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Miami.
Impact: Blanco improved to 8 for 14 in his last three games. Freddy Sanchez - #21 - Second Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: The San Francisco Giants have released infielder Mike Fontenot and placed second baseman Freddy Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list along with pitchers Ryan Vogelsong, Eric Surkamp and Dan Runzler.
Impact: San Francisco's moves Friday for Sanchez, Surkamp and Runzler are retroactive to Monday, while Vogelsong's move is retroactive to Tuesday. Sanchez had hoped to be ready for opening day after undergoing labrum surgery on his right shoulder last summer and missing the rest of the 2011 season. Tim Lincecum - #55 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Lincecum has been dealing with a blister issue, CSN Bay Area reports.
Impact: Lincecum feels fine physically, aside from the blister issue that crops up on the middle finger on his right hand. It happens because of the way the side of his nail rubs against his finger when he throws his slider. He confirmed to Andrew Baggarly that the blister issue, not elbow or arm fears, is the reason he planned to stay away from throwing the slider this spring – a plan he scrapped after one start. Lincecum said he's got to get tougher and pitch through any discomfort the blister causes. It's of no comfort, but at least there's now something of a reason for Lincecum's terrible performance so far this season. Freddy Sanchez - #21 - Second Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Sanchez had another epidural in his back recently, Alex Pavlovic of the Mercury News reports.
Impact: Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Sanchez is "not doing anything. It's obviously a setback." It's clearly bad news for the 34-year-old, who has yet to play this season. There is no word yet on when Sanchez, a career .297 hitter, will be ready for a rehab assignment. Brandon Belt - #9 - First Base - 6'5" - 210lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Belt is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins, according to the Giants' official Twitter page.
Impact: The Giants' first base time-share continues, as Aubrey Huff will start there Sunday after Brett Pill got the nod Saturday. Brandon Crawford - #35 - Short Stop - 6'2" - 215lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Crawford is in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins, according to the Giants' official Twitter page.
Impact: Crawford will return to the starting lineup after giving way to Emmanuel Burriss at shortstop Saturday when left-hander Mark Buehrle was on the mound for Florida. Gregor Blanco - #7 - Center Field - 5'11" - 170lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Blanco had three hits Friday in a 7-6 loss to Miami.
Impact: Blanco is 5 for 9 with four runs in the last two games. Madison Bumgarner - #40 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Bumgarner allowed five runs (four earned) over six innings and was the losing pitcher Saturday against the Marlins.
Impact: He gave up seven hits while walking two and striking out seven. Three of the five runs came in the third inning, with a fielding error by Emmanuel Burriss not helping Bumgarner's cause much. The loss drops his record to 5-4 on the season to go along with an ERA of 3.14, 47 strikeouts, and 14 walks. Brandon Belt - #9 - First Base - 6'5" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Belt will not start Saturday for the second straight day, according to the Giants' official Twitter page.
Impact: Belt received two at-bats off the bench in Friday's game and picked up an RBI and a run scored, but his playing time remains inconsistent. With Aubrey Huff and Brett Pill also seeing action at first base, don't expect that to change anytime soon. Brandon Crawford - #35 - Short Stop - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Crawford is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, according to the Giants' official Twitter page.
Impact: Crawford is hitting .298/.370/.362 over his last 11 games, but he will get a day off Saturday with left-hander Mark Buehrle on the mound for the Marlins. Expect Crawford to return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Ryan Theriot - #5 - Second Base - 5'11" - 180lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: During his return to the lineup, Theriot (elbow) went 1-for-4 in the Giants' loss Friday.
Impact: Theriot hadn't played since May 8, and he'll likely platoon in the Giants' makeshift infield moving forward. Tim Lincecum - #55 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Lincecum allowed six runs on six hits, walking four and striking out five over 5.2 innings in a 7-6 loss to Miami on Friday.
Impact: Lincecum is beginning to display a disturbing pattern of pitching reasonably well early in games before hitting a wall in the middle innings. He took a 3-1 lead Friday into the sixth inning and left after recording just two outs, trailing 6-3. He now sports a 6.41 ERA to go with a 2-5 record, and what was once an annoying bump in the road is threatening to turn into a full blown disaster. Lincecum has had stretches of ineffectiveness before but never for this long or to this extent. Gregor Blanco - #7 - Center Field - 5'11" - 170lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Blanco was 3-for-5 with a run scored Friday night.
Impact: He is hitting just .274, but he'll take a walk so his OBP of .397 is keeping him in the lead-off spot from where he now has 21 runs scored in just 95 at-bats on the year. Add in five steals, and he is becoming somewhat fantasy relevant even in mixed leagues. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a solo home run in San Francisco's 7-6 loss to Miami on Friday.
Impact: Cabrera remains on fire with a .363 average and while the homer was just his third of the year, he has 23 RBI for a team that generally struggles to score runs. He's unlikely to keep this pace, but his fantasy owners will enjoy the ride while it lasts. Ryan Theriot - #5 - Second Base - 5'11" - 180lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Theriot is in the starting lineup Friday against the Marlins, the Giants Team Website reports.
Impact: Theriot is getting his first start since coming off the disabled list. He is 2-for-9 in his career against Friday's starter Josh Johnson. He'll look to bust out of an early slump that has him hitting just .179 in 2012. Brandon Belt - #9 - First Base - 6'5" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Belt is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Marlins, the Giants Team Website reports.
Impact: Belt, who started the previous two games, will sit in favor of Aubrey Huff. Belt has one hit in his last six games, and his average has fallen to .227. Aubrey Huff - #17 - Left Field - 6'4" - 234lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Huff is in the starting lineup Friday against the Marlins, the Giants Team Website reports.
Impact: Huff has struggled to find a rhythm early in the season, as he's only hitting .163 and hasn't had a hit since April 11. He'll bat sixth Friday against Josh Johnson. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, three runs scored, four RBI and stolen base in Thursday's 14-7 win at Miami.
Impact: Cabrera banged up his left foot earlier in the week, but didn't miss any game action and appears to be just fine. Angel Pagan - #16 - Center Field - 6'2" - 195lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Pagan went 2-for-5 with a double and four RBI in Thursday's win at Miami.
Impact: Pagan hasn't homered since April 27, but he's hit safely in 19 of his last 21 games with six steals in that period. Ryan Vogelsong - #32 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Vogelsong tossed 6.1 quality innings to earn the win at Miami on Thursday, allowing three runs and seven hits with four strikeouts.
Impact: Vogelsong continues to pitch effectively despite a mediocre strikeout total (38 Ks in 54 innings). In fact, Vogelsong has gone at least six innings in all eight of his outings this year, and has posted a quality start in five straight. Ryan Theriot - #5 - Second Base - 5'11" - 180lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Theriot was placed on the 15-day DL due to inflammation in his right elbow.
Impact: The move is retroactive to May 9. Ryan Theriot - #5 - Second Base - 5'11" - 180lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Theriot (elbow) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, Alex Pavlovic of the Mercury News reports.
Impact: Theriot has struggled out of the gate for the Giants, batting just .179 with two RBI in 56 at-bats this season. San Fransisco is hoping some time off to alleviate his nagging elbow issue will help him find his swing and contribute moving forward. Pablo Sandoval - #48 - Third Base - 5'11" - 246lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Sandoval (hand) began hitting off a tee Wednesday, taking 25 swings, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Sandoval said he had no pain at all, which is obviously positive news regarding his recovery. He's likely 2-to-3 weeks away from returning. Matt Cain - #18 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Cain pitched out of trouble, allowing four runs on 11 hits without walking a batter and striking out eight in seven innings of Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Brewers.
Impact: Cain has held batters to a .125 average (7-56) with runners in scoring position this year. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Posey homered off the Miller Park scoreboard and had three RBIs as the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Impact: It was his sixth homer of the season and second in two days. He hit a three-run homer in the top of the first inning Monday night in the Giants 4-3, 14-inning win over the Brewers - a game in which he caught the first 12 innings. Hector Sanchez - #29 - Catcher - 5'11" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Sanchez found himself in the unfamiliar position of hitting cleanup Wednesday against the Brewers, and went 1-for-5 with three RBI.
Impact: He did his best impression of a cleanup hitter with the bases loaded in the third, ripping a bases-clearing double. Sanchez had never found himself in the four hole in his first 33 games in the majors, and it's likely Buster Posey will reclaim that spot next time out. Barry Zito - #75 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Zito (3-2) was rocked for eight runs (four earned) in just three innings Wednesday against the Brewers. He allowed five hits, walked four and struck out three.
Impact: After a six-run first inning, manager Bruce Bochy left him in and he gave up another pair before getting the hook. Not a pretty picture for Zito, whose decent 3.53 ERA is certainly not reflective of his horrible 31:25 K:BB. A continued reversal of fortune is likely in the cards. Gregor Blanco - #7 - Center Field - 5'11" - 170lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Blanco is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, the Giants' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Prior to Wednesday, Blanco had started 11 straight games for the Giants while going 10-for-43 with a 10:12 BB:K (.233/.377/.302) with a homer, four RBI and three steals. Nate Schierholtz is making a start Wednesday, but it appears that Blanco is the team's primary right fielder and leadoff hitter at this point. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Posey is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, the Giants' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Hector Sanchez will catch for the Giants on Wednesday afternoon a day game follows a night one on the schedule. Joaquin Arias - #13 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 170lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Arias went 1-for-4 with a homer and two RBI during the Giants' win Tuesday.
Impact: Arias continues to impress defensively, which has helped him suddenly become an everyday player on a team depleted of infield options. The home run was the first of his career. Aubrey Huff - #17 - Left Field - 6'4" - 234lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Making his first start since April 21, Huff went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored during San Francisco's win Tuesday.
Impact: Huff is currently hitting .163/.288/.279 and looks like nothing more than a bench player moving forward. The two-year deal the Giants signed him to after winning the World Series has been an utter disaster. Santiago Casilla - #46 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 202lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Casilla picked up his 11th save of the season, working around a walk Tuesday against Milwaukee.
Impact: Given the quality of Sergio Romo, Casilla probably could have lost the closer's job with a slow start out of the gates. With 11 saves and a 1.37 ERA under his belt, though, he looks to have the job secured for the foreseeable future. Angel Pagan - #16 - Center Field - 6'2" - 195lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Pagan (illness) returned to action Tuesday, going 0-for-3 with an RBI during the Giants' 6-4 win over the Brewers.
Impact: Pagan snapped a modest 11-game hitting streak, but it's clear the illness that forced him out of Monday's game isn't overly serious. He remains a staple in San Francisco's lineup. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Posey went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI during the Giants' win over the Brewers on Tuesday.
Impact: Posey ended April with a 1.016 OPS but saw it drop all the way to .772 by May 12. After homering in back-to-back games, it's up to .847. He's hitting .300 with six homers and 23 RBI this season. Posey is likely to get a day off Wednesday but is then expected to play all four games over the weekend. Matt Cain - #18 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Cain improved to 4-2 on the year Tuesday, when he held the Brewers to four runs over seven innings.
Impact: Cain allowed 11 hits - including a career-high seven extra-base hits - but walked none and struck out eight. He's held batters to a .125 batting average with runners in scoring position this season and now holds a 2.94 ERA and 0.90 WHIP on the year. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Posey hit a three-run homer in Monday's win over Milwaukee.
Impact: Posey is hitting .346 with eight RBIs in his last seven games. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera, who banged up his left foot on a slide play at the plate Monday night, is in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Milwaukee.
Impact: Cabrera will bat third as the Giants take on Shaun Marcum. Given that he had three hits during Monday's win and is sporting a .919 OPS, we'll assume you want to keep him active. Aubrey Huff - #17 - Left Field - 6'4" - 234lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Huff is making his first start Tuesday since April 21, the Giants' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Brandon Belt will sit to accommodate Huff, who may be in a limited reserve role going forward. Brandon Belt - #9 - First Base - 6'5" - 210lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Belt is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night, the Giants' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Aubrey Huff is making his first start since April 21 after Belt entered Monday's game as a pinch-hitter and picked up two walks and a stolen base. Hector Sanchez - #29 - Catcher - 5'11" - 225lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Sanchez hit the game-winning homer in the 14th inning Monday against the Brewers.
Impact: Sanchez came into the game as part of a double-switch in the 12th inning. Sanchez's playing time has been sparse recently, with just two starts in the last 10 games. While his ability to hit for average is nice, he also has an ugly 1:15 BB:K ratio in 64 at-bats this year. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera had three hits and two walks in Monday's 14-inning win over the Brewers, but he also banged up his left foot on a slide play at the plate, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Cabrera stayed in the game, but he might need a day off in the near future. Angel Pagan - #16 - Center Field - 6'2" - 195lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Pagan (illness) would have pinch-hit in the 14th inning Monday had the Giants not already gone ahead earlier in the inning, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: The Giants expect him to be ready to return to the lineup by Wednesday. Santiago Casilla - #46 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 202lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Casilla picked up his first win of the year Monday when he tossed two scoreless innings against the Brewers.
Impact: Casilla allowed just one hit, walked none and struck out three, recording the victory after entering a tie game in the 13th inning. He now sports a 1.45 ERA and 0.96 WHIP on the season. Joaquin Arias - #13 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 170lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Arias is dealing with a forearm contusion.
Impact: It's uncertain how much time he will miss. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Posey went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer Monday before departing as part of a double switch in the 12th inning against the Brewers.
Impact: No reason was provided for the absence, so it doesn't appear to be anything related to an injury for Posey. After making the final out in the top of the 12th, there was little reason for manager Bruce Bochy to continue piling up innings on Posey behind the plate Monday. Madison Bumgarner - #40 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Bumgarner struck out 10 and walked one, but did not factor in the decision Monday after holding the Brewers to three runs -- one earned -- on five hits over 7.2 innings Monday.
Impact: With two outs in the eighth inning, a Brandon Crawford error put a runner on base for Ryan Braun, who tied the game with a blast into the left field bleachers. Both of those runs were unearned for Bumgarner, while the 10 strikeouts were a season high. Eric Surkamp - #47 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: The San Francisco Giants have released infielder Mike Fontenot and placed second baseman Freddy Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list along with pitchers Ryan Vogelsong, Eric Surkamp and Dan Runzler. San Francisco's moves Friday for Sanchez, Surkamp and Runzler are retroactive to Monday, while Vogelsong's move is retroactive to Tuesday.
Impact: The lefty Surkamp has a strained flexor tendon in his pitching elbow. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera went 4 for 4 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the A's.
Impact: Cabrera was outstanding, going 8 for 11 in this rivalry series. Fantasy players may want to try to obtain his services since he's had an outstanding start to his 2012. Tim Lincecum - #55 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Lincecum turned in another dud in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the A's.
Impact: Lincecum, now 2-4, gave up five hits and four runs in four innings to push his ERA to 6.04. He hasn't won since April 28 at San Diego. "Every time he goes out there I think, here we go, we'll have a normal game from Timmy," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. It hasn't really happened yet and fantasy owners may want to look elsewhere for quality pitching. Tim Lincecum - #55 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Lincecum (thumb) was wearing a wrap Monday, but said he's OK following a collision at home plate in Sunday's game, CSN Bay Area's Andrew Baggarly reports.
Impact: All signs point to Lincecum being available for his next start, and manager Bruce Bochy shot down the idea of skipping his ace in the rotation as a result of his recent struggles. Brandon Belt - #9 - First Base - 6'5" - 210lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Belt is not in the lineup for San Francisco on Monday, reports the team's official twitter page.
Impact: Brett Pill will instead get the start at first base. Belt has collected just one hit in his last three games and has yet to hit a home run. Emmanuel Burriss - #2 - Second Base - 6'0" - 189lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Burriss is not starting on Monday for the Giants, reports the team's official twitter page.
Impact: Charlie Culberson will start at second base. Culberson and Burriss have been in a strict platoon with Ryan Theriot on the disabled list. With San Francisco facing the left-handed Randy Wolf, that means Culberson gets the nod Monday. Angel Pagan - #16 - Center Field - 6'2" - 195lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Pagan will not play Monday due to an illness, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Pagan is hitting a sizzling .371 this month, so the Giants will be without one of their hottest hitters for at least one game. Pagan was kept away from the ballpark Monday, so it remains to be seen if he will be able to return for Tuesday's game. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera went 4-for-4 Sunday as San Francisco's 11-game home win streak over Oakland came to an end.
Impact: Cabrera now holds a .353 average on the season, good for fourth in the National League. He has powered his recent surge with a 32-for-77 (.416) run in 19 May contests. Continue to roll with him as he bolsters batting average and runs, with the occasional RBI. Tim Lincecum - #55 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Lincecum injured his left, non-pitching thumb during Sunday's loss to the A's in the fourth inning on a play at the plate, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: He finished the inning but then left the game, though it's possible that part of the decision was due to what's become all-too-typical ineffectiveness for Lincecum this season. Sunday, he gave up five hits and four runs in four innings and raised his season ERA to an unsightly 6.04. Lincecum thinks he may have hyperextended his thumb, but since it's his non-pitching hand, people around the team didn't sound too worried about it, at least initially. His continued woes on the mound, however, are another story. Eric Hacker - #51 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 230lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Hacker improved to 7-1 after hurling seven innings of one-run ball, allowing just four hits while striking out six and walking none against Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Impact: Hacker has been Fresno's top starter this season and even impressed on the big league level after making a spot start for the Giants earlier in the year. With a K/9 just over six and a 3.50 K:BB ratio, he will continue to be the parent club's go-to guy when they need rotation help this season. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the Giants' win over the A's on Saturday.
Impact: Cabrera continues to roll, and he has a hit in all but two May starts. It is worth noting he has yet to hit a home run in his new home ballpark in San Francisco, and he is hitting nearly .100 points better on the road. Ryan Vogelsong - #32 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Vogelsong threw seven scoreless innings against the A's on Saturday to earn his second win of the year.
Impact: He went 4.1 innings without allowing a baserunner in this one, and he only yielded a single hit and a single walk over his 97 pitches. Vogelsong has yet to allow more than one earned run in his four May starts, but he has an awkward 14:13 K:BB ratio on the month. Barry Zito - #75 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Zito has settled in to his new scene and outdid his old Oakland team this time, and was backed by Brandon Belt's three RBIs in the San Francisco Giants' 8-6 victory over the Athletics in the Bay Bridge Series opener Friday night.
Impact: Zito matched his season high with five strikeouts in 5 1-3 innings and also drew a bases-loaded walk in the Giants' four-run third inning. He is 3-1 with a 3.00 ERA. Emmanuel Burriss - #2 - Second Base - 6'0" - 189lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Burriss will be deployed in a straight platoon with Charlie Culberson until Ryan Theriot returns from the disabled list, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports.
Impact: Burriss is a switch-hitter, but bats much better from the left side of the plate. He'll likely see most of the at-bats against right-handed throwing starters, while Culberson will see playing time against lefties. In any event, the platoon won't last long, as Theriot figures to be back sometime next week. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera is bothered by a toe injury.
Impact: It's uncertain how much time he will miss, but it is a blow to the Giants. He was batting .333 with two homers and 16 RBIs in 36 games heading into Wednesday. Brad Penny - #31 - Pitcher -
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Penny has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants as a candidate to help in the bullpen.
Impact: Penny, who briefly pitched for the Giants down the down the stretch in 2009 and went 4-1 with a 2.59 ERA in six starts, is scheduled to report to extended spring training in Arizona on Monday. He threw a bullpen session Friday afternoon at AT&T Park for Giants general manager Brian Sabean, manager Bruce Bochy and pitching coach Dave Righetti. The 33-year-old Penny went 11-11 with a 5.30 ERA in 31 starts last season for Detroit. Santiago Casilla - #46 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 202lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Casilla notched his 10th save of the year after pitching a scoreless ninth inning against the A's on Friday.
Impact: It actually was a little more tenuous than that as a single and an error left runners on first and third. But Casilla induced a ground ball by Jemile Weeks to finish off the A's and give him his fifth consecutive successful save opportunity and 10th in 11 chances. Barry Zito - #75 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Zito picked up his third win of the season Friday by holding the A's to four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five.
Impact: On a night where Zito appeared to be very hittable, the Giants offered him solace in the form of exceptional run support. The four runs were the most in a game Zito has allowed this season, but despite the strong start there should always be some trepidation with the enigmatic lefty. He'll get the Brewers on the road for his next start, which could end up being a tough match-up for him. Pablo Sandoval - #48 - Third Base - 5'11" - 246lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Sandoval (hand) is expected back within three weeks, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports.
Impact: Sandoval was placed on the DL just over two weeks ago and was originally expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks. This news trims about a week off that timetable, making it likely that Sandoval will return before mid-June. Every step of his rehab has reportedly gone very well thus far. Freddy Sanchez - #21 - Second Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Sanchez (shoulder) hopes to play in an extended spring training game this weekend, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact: Sanchez would likely have to spend a week or two at extended spring training before taking part in minor league rehab assignments. He would appear to have a decent chance at returning sometime in June, but has already suffered a few setbacks in his rehab. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Updating a previous report, Posey is out of the lineup due to a scheduled off day, the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports.
Impact: Posey will be back in the lineup on Saturday and should be available in a pinch-hit role on Friday. Conor Gillaspie - #50 - Third Base - 6'1" - 200lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Gillaspie went 2-for-5 with two runs scored, a home run and two RBI against Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Impact: It was Gillaspie's first game back at Triple-A Fresno and he picked right up where he left off. With a .364/.417/.545 slash line, four home runs and six doubles, Gillaspie has proven to be more than capable with the bat at this level. Unfortunately, he managed just three hits in 20 big league at-bats on this recent call-up but given the state of the Giants infield and offense, he could get another crack at it at some point soon. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Posey is not in the starting lineup Friday, the Giants' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: No reason has been provided for the absence Friday, but Hector Sanchez is catching while Brandon Belt plays first base against Oakland as the Giants begin Interleague play. Joaquin Arias - #13 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 170lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Arias is back in the starting lineup Friday after missing two games with a forearm injury, the Giants' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: It appears safe to use him again, although Arias' value is limited mostly to deep NL-only leagues given his lack of power and speed. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cabrera (toe) is back in the lineup on Thursday against the Cardinals, the Giants' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Cabrera is batting third and playing right field. He pinch-hit on Wednesday and should be fine going forward. Hopefully the off day won't affect Cabrera's hot streak. He had an 11-game hitting streak with eight mult-hit games before going 0-for-4 on Monday. Joaquin Arias - #13 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 170lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Arias (forearm) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, the Giants' Official Twitter reports.
Impact: Arias should return soon, but in the meantime, it looks like Emmanuel Burris will man the hot corner and Charlie Culberson will play second base. Sergio Romo - #54 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 191lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Romo gave up a run for the first time this season in Thursday's win over the Cardinals.
Impact: Romo gave up a solo homer to Yadier Molina in the eighth inning, but was otherwise perfect en route to his sixth hold of the season. Matt Cain - #18 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cain didn't have his best stuff Thursday, but it was good enough for his third win of the season. He gave up four runs and eight hits with six strikeouts in six innings.
Impact: Cain allowed another homer Thursday, and has given up six long balls already this year after surrendering just nine all of last season. Santiago Casilla - #46 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 202lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Casilla worked a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout to earn the save Thursday against the Cardinals.
Impact: In a season filled with inconsistent and injured closers, Casilla has proven to be reliable, converting nine of 10 save opportunities. Eric Surkamp - #47 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 220lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Surkamp (elbow) had a setback that may require surgery, the San Francisco Chronicle's Hank Schulman reports.
Impact: It does not sound good for Surkamp, but no timetable has been given yet. With Barry Zito and Ryan Vogelsong both pitching well. there probably isn't a spot in the Giants' rotation for Surkamp anyway. Brett Pill - #6 - First Base - 6'3" - 233lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pill is not in the Giants' lineup Thursday, the team's official Twitter account reports.
Impact: The platoon at first base continues for the Giants, as Brandon Belt will get the start as they face a right-handed starter. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cabrera (toe) is expected to play Thursday after being scratched from the lineup Wednesday, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports.
Impact: After being scratched minutes before first pitch against the Cardinals, Cabrera appeared in a pinch-hit role in the eighth inning, grounding out to third. Cabrera didn't appear to be slowed as he ran to first, and should be fine going forward. Nate Schierholtz - #12 - Right Field - 6'2" - 217lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Schierholtz took a called third strike on a fastball down the middle in Tuesday's loss to the Rockies as a pinch-hitter to end the game.
Impact: Schierholtz has lost quite a bit of playing time to Gregor Blanco in right field recently, and a plate appearance like Tuesday's won't help him regain confidence in manager Bruce Bochy's eyes, especially with Bochy being such a "hot hand" manager. Madison Bumgarner - #40 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Bumgarner lost his second straight start after winning five to start the year, as the Giants fell to the Cards on Wednesday night.
Impact: Bumgarner went 7.1 innings, gave up four earned runs and struck out just three batters. This is the second straight poor start for Bumgarner, though his owners should not be worried. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cabrera has been scratched from Wednesday night's tilt against the Rockies with a toe injury, the Giants' official Twitter account reports.
Impact: No word yet on the severity of the injury. Consider Cabrera day-to-day for now. He is replaced in the lineup by Nate Schierholtz, who will play right field with Gregor Blanco moving to left. Brandon Crawford - #35 - Short Stop - 6'2" - 215lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Crawford went 2 for 3 with two walks in a 5-4 loss to Colorado on Tuesday.
Impact: Crawford is hitting .225 with six walks. Angel Pagan - #16 - Center Field - 6'2" - 195lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pagan had three hits and had an error in a 5-4 loss to Colorado on Tuesday.
Impact: Pagan is 11 for 25 in his last six games. Tim Lincecum - #55 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Lincecum did not get a decision in a 5-4 loss to Colorado on Tuesday.
Impact: Lincecum lasted seven innings, striking out seven and walking three for the Giants. At the very least, Lincecum's lethargic starts this season finally disappeared. Freddy Sanchez - #21 - Second Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Sanchez went to see a back specialist Tuesday and reportedly had an epidural injection, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact: Sanchez's return date keeps getting pushed back. A mid-June return date now seems overly optimistic. Gregor Blanco - #7 - Center Field - 5'11" - 170lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Blanco went 1-for-2 with three walks, two runs scored and a steal during the Giants' loss Tuesday.
Impact: Manager Bruce Bochy named Blanco the team's starting right fielder earlier in the day, which wasn't a surprise since he has now started five of the past six games. It's hardly a sure thing it's a long-term situation, but Blanco is hitting leadoff, and the stolen base was his fourth of the season. Santiago Casilla - #46 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 202lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Casilla took the loss Tuesday, when he allowed a homer in a tie game in the ninth inning.
Impact: The home run was hit by Marco Scutaro, which was his first of the year. Casilla still has a 1.84 ERA and 1.09 WHIP on the season. Tim Lincecum - #55 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Lincecum allowed four runs on seven hits over seven innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Rockies.
Impact: The Rockies chipped and chipped, and Lincecum just couldn't get out of any of the jams he created. He continues to pile on the strikeouts, adding seven more, but it's hard to say when (if) the rest of his game will fall back to career norms. Joaquin Arias - #13 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 170lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Arias left Tuesday's game with a forearm contusion (X-rays negative), the Giants' official Twitter account reports.
Impact: With the injury just a contusion, Arias should be able to return soon. If he does miss time, expect Charlie Culberson to get some playing time at second base. Brett Pill - #6 - First Base - 6'3" - 233lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pill is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rockies, the Giants' official site reports.
Impact: Pill recorded three RBI over his last two starts, but he will sit Tuesday, while Brandon Belt gets the start at first base against Colorado. Gregor Blanco - #7 - Center Field - 5'11" - 170lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Blanco went 3-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored during the Giants' win Monday.
Impact: It was Blanco's first homer of the season and just his third of his career. He's started four of the past five games and looks like the team's starting right fielder at the moment. Santiago Casilla - #46 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 202lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Casilla recorded his eighth save of the season Monday, allowing one run (none earned) in a 3-2 win over the Rockies.
Impact: With two on and one out, Casilla induced what should have been a game-ending double play, but Joaquin Arias let the ball roll right through his legs, so suddenly it became a one run game with runners on second and third and one out. Casilla then struck out Dexter Fowler, intentionally walked Carlos Gonzalez and got Chris Nelson to ground out to end the game. He has a 1.29 ERA on the season. Ryan Vogelsong - #32 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Vogelsong received a no-decision during the Giants' win Monday when he allowed one run over seven innings against the Rockies.
Impact: Vogelsong was anything but sharp, as he accrued seven full counts over the first three innings. Ultimately, he walked five batters and struck out three. However, he continued to pitch out of jams, as his lone run came on a solo homer. It doesn't appear the recent injection he had in his back was any factor. Vogelsong gets the A's at home next time out. Freddy Sanchez - #21 - Second Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Sanchez (shoulder) has been recalled from his rehab assignment due to a back injury, CSN Bay Area reports.
Impact: The only silver lining here is that Sanchez didn't actually have a setback with his shoulder, but it remains to be seen if the Giants will get anything back from their $6 million investment during the final year of his deal in 2012. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Posey (leg) is back in the lineup Monday, the Giants' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: It's also an encouraging sign that he's back behind the plate after Posey sat Sunday with discomfort in his leg. Eric Hacker - #51 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 230lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hacker earned his sixth win for Triple-A Fresno on Sunday. He allowed one run on three hits and three walks with six strikeouts in seven innings.
Impact: Hacker, who improved his ERA to 3.70, has already earned a spot start for the Giants this season and would be the first starter called up if something to happen to anyone in the rotation. He should continue to pitch to a decent ERA while striking out a little more than 5.50 batters per nine innings. Dan Runzler - #45 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
STATS
News: Runzler returned to the Bay Area from rehabbing in Arizona to be seen by team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki because of what manager Bruce Bochy called a "minor setback."
Impact: Runzler has been on the DL since the start the season with a strained lat muscle. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Bruce Bochy noted Sunday that Posey's leg is "a little cranky," Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: That explains why Posey is not in Sunday's lineup, but hopefully this is nothing more than a minor flare-up, considering that Posey's 2011 season ended last May due to a nasty leg/ankle injury. Jeremy Affeldt - #41 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 226lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Affeldt has landed on the disabled list for a non-baseball injury for the second time in less than eight months. The left-hander sprained his right knee Saturday night when he reached out to catch his 4-year-old son, Walker, as the 60-pound boy jumped off the couch to hug his arriving father.
Impact: Affeldt said he heard a pop but didn't think there was anything seriously wrong. Then he woke up at 4 a.m. Sunday with throbbing pain and headed to the ballpark a few hours later. An MRI exam revealed the sprain for Affeldt, who last Sept. 8 sliced his non-throwing hand nearly to the bone while separating frozen hamburgers. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cabrera went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI during San Francisco's win over Arizona on Sunday.
Impact: Cabrera is now batting .348 on the season. Per Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area, Cabrera is on pace for 233 hits, which would be the most by a big leaguer not named Ichiro since Darin Erstad (240) in 2000. Brett Pill - #6 - First Base - 6'3" - 233lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pill went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer during the Giants' win Sunday.
Impact: Pill, who was batting cleanup, struck out twice and left four men on base, but the home run was a welcome sight for a dormant San Francisco offense. He's getting starts both at first base and left field but almost always strictly against left-handers. Joaquin Arias - #13 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 170lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Arias went 1-for-5 during the Giants' 7-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Impact: Arias was recently named the team's starting third baseman while Pablo Sandoval (hand) is out, and he even hit second in the lineup Sunday. However, he has just a .291 OBP and has zero homers over 309 career major league at-bats. The Giants are playing him mostly because they value his defense and have few alternatives. Gregor Blanco - #7 - Center Field - 5'11" - 170lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Blanco went 2-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI during the Giants' win Sunday.
Impact: Blanco played right field and hit leadoff. He's now started three of the past four games and should continue to see plenty of playing time, although the Giants' entire lineup remains a fluid situation. Sergio Romo - #54 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 191lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Romo struck out the side during a perfect ninth inning Sunday, helping the Giants beat the Diamondbacks 7-3.
Impact: It wasn't a save situation, and Santiago Casilla looks pretty secure in the closer's role, but Romo has yet to allow a run this season and has a 12:3 K:BB ratio over 10 innings. Jeremy Affeldt - #41 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 226lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Affeldt (knee) returned to action Sunday, tossing a scoreless eighth inning.
Impact: Affeldt didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one. The knee sprain suffered while picking up his kid doesn't appear to be a lingering issue. Barry Zito - #75 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Zito picked up the win Sunday when he held the Diamondbacks to three runs over six innings.
Impact: Zito allowed five hits, walked three and struck out five in the outing. He now holds a 2.53 ERA on the season despite a 23:20 K:BB ratio over 42.2 innings. He gets his old team the A's at home next time out. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Bruce Bochy believes that Posey (leg) should be good to go Monday, Comcast SportsNet's Andrew Baggarly reports.
Impact: Posey was given the day off Sunday with discomfort in his leg, but it sounds like he'll be back in the lineup Monday. Joaquin Arias - #13 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 170lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Bruce Bochy has indicated that Arias will be the Giants' everyday third baseman until Pablo Sandoval returns to action, Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area reports.
Impact: Arias is 0-for-8 over his last two games, but it sounds like he's get the bulk of the work at third base for Giants for the time being, rather than Conor Gillaspie. Buster Posey - #28 - Catcher - 6'1" - 205lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Posey is out of Sunday's lineup, Andrew Baggarly of CSN San Francisco reports.
Impact: Posey has started each of the Giants' last 10 games and needed a day off. Hector Sanchez will do the catching. Brandon Belt - #9 - First Base - 6'5" - 210lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Belt is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Andrew Baggarly of CSN San Francisco reports.
Impact: Belt has yet to homer this year and Bruce Bochy's short leash hasn't allowed him to grab hold of a starting spot despite the Giants' injury issues. Brett Pill will start at first base. Jeremy Affeldt - #41 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 226lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Affeldt has been activated from the disabled list, Andrew Baggarly of CSN San Francisco reports.
Impact: Travis Blackley will head back to the minors to make room for Affeldt, who gives the Giants another much-needed left-handed option in the pen. Conor Gillaspie - #50 - Third Base - 6'1" - 200lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Gillaspie has been optioned to Triple-A Fresno, Andrew Baggarly of CSN San Francisco reports.
Impact: Gillaspie was awful in six starts, mustering just three hits in 20 at-bats. Charlie Culberson will take his spot on the roster. Matt Cain - #18 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cain held the Diamondbacks to one run on three hits over six innings Saturday to improve to 2-2 on the year.
Impact: The bullpen held things together for a change after Cain left, which meant his eight strikeouts were not for naught. He issued just two walks in the outing, and he has yet to walk more than two in a start this year. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cabrera went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles in the Giants' win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
Impact: The trio of hits brought Cabrera's hit streak to a season-high 10 games. He has gone 18-for-42 (.429) over the course of the streak with six extra-base hits and five RBI. Madison Bumgarner - #40 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Bumgarner went down to defeat Friday in a 5-1 loss to the D-Backs.
Impact: Bumgarner gave up five runs, four earned, on seven hits in six innings. He struck out five and walked two, one intentionally. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cabrera went deep among two hits Friday in a 5-1 loss to the D-Backs.
Impact: Cabrera is 15 for 37 during a nine-game hit streak for the Giants. Brandon Crawford - #35 - Short Stop - 6'2" - 215lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Crawford went 2 for 3 with a walk Wednesday.
Impact: Crawford went 3 for 6 the last two games after entering the Giants' last series hitting .198. Tim Lincecum - #55 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Lincecum suffered his third loss this season, giving up four runs in five innings of a defeat to the Dodgers.
Impact: This time it wasn't the dreaded first inning that did Lincecum in. He gave up all four runs in the fourth. Lincecum fell to 2-3 with a 5.89 ERA as his struggles continue. Ryan Vogelsong - #32 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Vogelsong earned his first win of the season, defeating the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Impact: He gave up one run and eight hits in 7 1-3 innings and lowered his ERA to 2.94. Vogelsong once again didn't receive much run support, but he came out on top after starting 0-2. Guillermo Mota - #59 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 210lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Mota has been given a 100-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Major League Baseball announced the penalty Monday. The commissioner's office said Mota tested positive for Clenbuterol.
Impact: The 38-year-old right-hander drew a 50-game suspension after the 2006 season for a performance-enhancing substance violation. Mota was 0-1 with a 5.06 ERA in nine games for the Giants this year. This is his 14th season in the majors. Guillermo Mota - #59 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 210lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Mota has been given a 100-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Major League Baseball announced the penalty Monday. The commissioner's office said Mota tested positive for Clenbuterol.
Impact: The 38-year-old right-hander drew a 50-game suspension after the 2006 season for a performance-enhancing substance violation. Mota was 0-1 with a 5.06 ERA in nine games for the Giants this year. This is his 14th season in the majors. Barry Zito - #75 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Zito went down to defeat Monday in a 9-1 loss to the arch-rival Dodgers.
Impact: Zito gave up three runs and eight hits in six innings. The hard-luck left-hander has a 2.21 ERA in six starts, but the Giants have totaled only five runs over his last three outings. "I felt pretty good tonight. My fastball command wasn't too great, but everything else was all right,'' Zito said. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Left Field - 6'0" - 200lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cabrera had two hits Monday in a 9-1 loss to the arch-rival Dodgers.
Impact: Cabrera is 11 for 25 over a six-game hitting streak. Joaquin Arias - #13 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 170lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Arias had three hits Monday in a 9-1 loss to the arch-rival Dodgers.
Impact: Arias is 11 for 32 on the year. Aubrey Huff - #17 - Left Field - 6'4" - 234lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Huff is encouraged by his progress dealing with anxiety disorder, and believes he will be ready to return to the field for the San Francisco Giants on Monday when eligible to come off the disabled list.
Impact: Manager Bruce Bochy has said Huff will be activated on time as long as he is ready both mentally and physically. Huff has been taking batting practice and doing other baseball activities to keep himself sharp while also undergoing treatment for his condition. Matt Cain - #18 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cain struck out 10 and scattered six hits in seven innings of Sunday's 4-3, 11-inning win over Milwaukee.
Impact: Cain is 1-1 with a 1.09 ERA in four home starts. Angel Pagan - #16 - Center Field - 6'2" - 195lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pagan went 2 for 4 in Sunday's 4-3, 11-inning win over Milwaukee to roll his hitting streak to 20 - the longest active in the majors.
Impact: Pagan is batting .315 (28 for 89) during his streak. |
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