sfgiantsflgators Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 time to up your hitting sliders methinks. Or the Dodger pitching staff is really that good it's going to take a few more games like that for me to consider that - i simply just can't read pitches right now. it's cliche, but everything literally looks like a BB. and we both know it's not the Bums staff - those games were complete flukes. let me at 'em again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 April 27, 2007 Starting Pitchers: Starting Lineup: PHOENIX, Ariz. – What a difference a week makes. After winning three in a row and taking two of three from Arizona last week, the Giants have since been swept by Los Angeles and risk falling below .500 for the first time in 2007 with a loss. In the middle of a four-game skid, the Giants offense has struggled immensely and has been held scoreless for 23 consecutive innings. They have been held to just one hit in each of the last two games. “If we don’t start hitting soon,†said Bruce Bochy on KNBR this morning, “things are going to change. We’ll see what happens tonight; but we have to start putting up some runs in support of our pitchers.†One of those changes could come at the top of the order as Randy Winn - who started off on fire - has significantly cooled, going just 2-18 with zero RBI in the last five games. With hopes of turning it around, the Giants send out 3-0 Noah Lowry. Undefeated on the season, Lowry has posted a 2.30 ERA. In his last outing, Lowry allowed three runs on eight hits in 7.2 innings of work as the Giants won 4-3 over Arizona. At Chase Field in his career, Lowry is 3-0 with a 2.37 ERA in three starts. Arizona counters with Doug Davis, who has yet to win in 2007. (But two of the last three pitchers San Francisco has faced have been winless until after they faced the Giants; so that isn’t a big concern for Davis or Arizona). Davis faced San Francisco on April 21, allowing four runs on seven hits in seven innings in a losing effort. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm MST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 April 27, 2007 Feliz Homers Twice but Giants Lose Fifth Straight on Clark's Walkoff Barry Bonds watches a two-run home run by Tony Clark in the bottom of the first inning. Clark would make another appearance later in the game. Pedro Feliz ended the Giants 27-inning scoreless streak in the fifth inning with the first of his two home runs on the night (left). His second home run of the game brought the Giants to within one, 3-2 (right). Omar Vizquel did his thing in the bottom of the eighth, robbing Carlos Quentin of a hit with a spectac- ular diving catch for the second out of the inning. Mark Sweeney, in for Lance Niekro, came through with a pinch-hit single in the top of the ninth, plating Omar Vizquel to tie the game 3-3. But Sweeney's single would be forgotten after Tony Clark hit his second home run of the game, this time in walkoff fashion off Steve Kline, to send Arizona home with a 4-3 victory (left). The Giants dugout shows their frustration after Clark's second home run extended their losing streak to five games. Scoring B1: Clark two run HR T5: Feliz solo HR B6: Byrnes double scores Quentin T7: Feliz solo HR T9: Sweeney single scores Vizquel B9: Clark solo HR W – Carrasco (2-2) L – Kline (1-1) Game Notes: Tony Clark is 6-19 (.316) with a double, four home runs, and seven RBI in four games against the Giants so far in 2007. Player of the Game: Tony Clark 2-4, 2 HR (GW), 3 RBI For Boxscore, click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 April 27, 2007 League Injuries: None. Reminder: The minor leagues will not work - and only the Giants player pages are active. For Current League Information, click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 April 28, 2007 Projected Starting Pitchers: Projected Starting Lineup: PHOENIX, Ariz. – It’s safe to say the San Francisco Giants just can’t catch a break. After being held to one hit – and shutout – in each of their previous two games, the Giants appeared to be getting back on track as Pedro Feliz hit two home runs and the Giants entered the ninth tied 3-3. But as quickly as Giants fans started to feel a twinge of hope, Tony Clark nixed their faith with a walk- off home run to hand San Francisco their fifth straight loss. Earlier today, Bruce Bochy hinted that change was on the way: “It’s early, so technically there’s no need to panic. However, losing five straight, all against division rivals, isn’t good at any point in the season. So I might have to tweak the lineup a bit and see if I can stir something up.†Help could come in the form of Todd Linden, who is expected to return from the disabled list in two days. “I feel great,†said Linden on KNBR this morning. “The groin is 100%. As soon as my DL stint is up, I’ll be ready to go. It’s been tough seeing the last few games without being able to help. I can’t wait to get back on that field.†Before that happens though, the Giants will have to continue to plug away in hopes of breaking the slump. Matt Morris will take the hill today looking to do just that. In his last outing, Morris took a no- decision, allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out five versus the D-Backs on April 22. This season, Morris is 1-2 with a 3.72 ERA. At Chase Field, Morris is 4-2 with a 3.59 ERA in eight appearances (six starts). Opposing Morris is 2006 NL Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb. So far in 2007, Webb is 1-0 with a 4.00 ERA. Webb also started that April 22 game, allowing two runs on five hits in a six-inning no- decision effort. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm MST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 April 28, 2007 Could EME be Poised for a Jump? SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. - Rumors circulating around AT&T Park today indicate that a move could be made soon to call up prospect Eddy Martinez-Esteve. EME has been praised for his ability to hit, with quite a few scouts rating his hitting ability as "major-league ready." However, EME has struggled on defense as an outfielder in his professional career. Due to those struggles as an outfielder, EME has recently been seeing time at first base; including being played solely at first with Fresno so far this season. He has yet to make an error in 60 total chances. More importantly, he has continued to hit well, batting .304 on the season with eight RBI and an on-base percentage of 360. The indications are that Travis Ishikawa will be sent down to make room for EME. Ishikawa has struggled thus far in 2007, hitting just .130 with an OBP of .211. Giants officials had no comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 April 28, 2007 Lincecum Picks Up First Career Victory, Giants Break Five-Game Skid with Eleventh Inning Victory Second baseman Brad Nahan looks on as Omar Vizquel trips up Arizona shortstop Scott Hairston to break up a potential double-play ball from Rich Aurilia in the first inning. Rich Thompson slides home on a sacrifice fly by Tony Clark in the bottom of the seventh. It was the first run of the ballgame as both starting pitchers, Matt Morris for the Giants and Brandon Webb for the D-Backs, held their opposition scoreless for over six innings. Neither would factor into the decision. Travis Ishikawa continued to struggle, going 1-5 with three strikeouts on the night. Here, he strikes out with one out and Randy Winn on third in the top of the ninth. Kevin Frandsen picked Ishikawa up though, singling to left to score Winn, tying the game 1-1. Fred Lewis drew a walk from Jorge Julio with the bases loaded, scoring Travis Ishikawa (who singled to lead off the inning) for what would prove to be the game-winning run. Scott Hairston grounds into a 6-4-3 double play to end the game, stopping the Giants five-game skid and giving young hurler Tim Lincecum his first major league victory. Scoring B7: Clark sacrifice fly scores Thompson T9: Frandsen single scores Winn T11: Lewis walks, Ishikawa scores W – Lincecum (1-2) L – Julio (1-1) Player of the Game: Kevin Frandsen 3-4, RBI, IBB For Boxscore, click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxbay Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I think it's about time to send Bonds down to AAA... :pals: I'm PM'ing you right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 April 28, 2007 League Injuries: None. Reminder: The minor leagues will not work - and only the Giants player pages are active. For Current League Information, click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbaseball Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Looks like someone needs a new Lincecum portrait. I thought I included it in TP 06 Final, but I guess not. 2x, when he was with Salem-Keiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 I think it's about time to send Bonds down to AAA... :pals: I'm PM'ing you right now. bout time to send most of the team down - worthless hitters and kg...thanks for the portrait!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbaseball Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Lincecum portrait fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 April 29, 2007 EME Gets the Call, Joins Giants in the Desert SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. - It looks like the rumors circulating around the Bay Area yesterday were true as the San Francisco Giants announced today that Eddy Martinez-Esteve arrived in Arizona overnight to join the big league squad. "It's a great opportunity," said the 23-year old Miami native. "It's what I've dreamed of my whole life. I know it's going to be difficult at times, but I look foward to contributing to the team." To make room for EME, Travis Ishikawa was sent down to Fresno. Ishikawa has struggled this season, hitting just .135 in 74 AB. "He showed me a lot," said Giants manager Bruce Bochy, "but he still needs work on the offensive side of the ball. I definitely see potential there. He'll be back." Bochy wouldn't say one way or the other if EME would start tonight, but Martinez-Esteve arrived late last night and is available if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 Lincecum portrait fixed. perfect - installation successful. thanks again sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 April 29, 2007 Projected Starting Pitchers: Projected Starting Lineup: Sanchez's Last Outing: 6.1 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 1 K, 1 BB (Loss to Dodgers) Sanchez vs. Arizona: 2 G, 1 GS 0-1, 2.57 ERA 7 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 K, 2 BB Sanchez at Chase Field: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 1 BB Dustin Nippert has never faced the Giants. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40pm MST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 April 29, 2007 Two Runs All Giants Need to Take Rubber Match in Arizona Fred Lewis goes five-hole on Arizona hurler Dustin Nippert for a single in the top of the third inning. Lewis would later score the first of two third inning runs on a sacrifice fly by Randy Winn. Dave Krynzel is gunned down at home by Fred Lewis in the bottom of the third for the last out of the inning. Fred Lewis struck again in the bottom of the sixth, laying out to rob Chad Tracy of a hit. Brad Nahan made what could have been a costly mistake in the bottom of the seventh as he got too greedy on an errant pickoff attempt by Jonathan Sanchez. The ball got past first baseman Mark Swee- ney and bounded down the wall into right field. Right fielder Dan Ortmeier picked it up and threw it to Omar Vizquel, who relayed it to Rich Aurilia who tagged Nahan for the last out of the inning. Conor Jackson was left standing at the bat. Eddy Martinez-Esteve made his major league debut in a pinch-hit appearance for Jonathan Sanchez in the top of the eighth. The 23-year old grounded sharply down the first-base line, but Tony Clark snagged it and touched first for the out. Tim Lincecum picked up his sixth save of the season (and career) with a 12-pitch ninth inning. Lincecum allowed a single to Chad Tracy and struck out two in the frame. Scoring T3: Winn sacrifice fly scores Lewis; Sweeney single scores Vizquel W – Sanchez (2-2) L – Nippert (0-3) S - Lincecum (6) Player of the Game: Jonathan Sanchez 7 IP, 8 H, O R, 1 K For Boxscore, click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 April 29, 2007 League Injuries: BAL SP Erik Bedard is day-to-day with a sprained ankle. Reminder: The minor leagues will not work - and only the Giants player pages are active. For Current League Information, click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 End of April Prospect Report Fresno: Connecticut: San Jose: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeuceBlades Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 You know, when I first read the title, I didnt pay much attention to it, thinking it might have been a question thread......lol But getting a chance to peek in, its pretty good, and sorry I didnt stop buy sooner. I missed out on alot of action already, but I read up, so its all good now...lol Carry on then.......Im right behind ya, following along :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Looks like Walker, Schierholtz and Begg and are having good seasons so far :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 You know, when I first read the title, I didnt pay much attention to it, thinking it might have been a question thread......lol But getting a chance to peek in, its pretty good, and sorry I didnt stop buy sooner. I missed out on alot of action already, but I read up, so its all good now...lol Carry on then.......Im right behind ya, following along well thanks for finally dropping in hope you enjoy your stay! Looks like Walker, Schierholtz and Begg and are having good seasons so far there are a couple players that could be given an opportunity soon. Begg will probably get bumped to Fresno soon to see how he handles it...and Knoedler could have a good story developing if he continues to hit like he is and Alfonzo keeps struggling. stay tuned :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 there are a couple players that could be given an opportunity soon. Begg will probably get bumped to Fresno soon to see how he handles it...and Knoedler could have a good story developing if he continues to hit like he is and Alfonzo keeps struggling. stay tuned You know I will :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeuceBlades Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 well thanks for finally dropping in hope you enjoy your stay! absolutely :pals: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 thanks guys. added a new poll - let's see what you guys are surprised most about so far in 2007. only giants related things are options - but if there's something league-wide you notice in the savreader pages, post that too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Next Series: vs. Colorado Team Matchup Scheduled First Game Pitcher Colorado vs Righties Colorado vs Lefties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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