San Francisco Giants Rumors & News
Rentería focuses on staying healthy
Sacramento Bee — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Edgar Rentería rolled his left shoulder back a couple of times to get loose, a regular thing for him each morning. And afternoon. And evening. San Francisco's shortstop is doing a lot of extra stretching and exercises these days in an effort to make sure his body holds up for an entire season. He was limited to 124 games in 2009 in his first year with the Giants, largely because of two aching shoulders and a troublesome right elbow that required surgery late in the season to remove bone chips and spurs. He played in pain all year. "I'm stretching two or three...
17 mins agoGiants beat / Investors again see team at its worst
San Francisco Chronicle — , Ariz. - What if Apple invited all its shareholders to Cupertino to inspect new products and the gizmos went haywire, sending sparks into the air and spontaneously combusting? Figuratively speaking, this happens to the Giants every spring. With much fanfare,... foo
3 hours agoGiants' Jonathan Sanchez discounts wild outing
San Jose Mercury News — Jonathan Sanchez had a simple explanation for his wild outing against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. 'I just didn't have it today,— he said.
3 hours agoCommissioner for a day
The Splash | San Francisco Chronicle — John Shea reporting from Giants training camp. . . Commissioner Bud Selig was at Scottsdale Stadium on Sunday meeting with Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom and president Larry Baer, presumably updating them on his committee that's analyzing the A's ballpark situation. "I've been... foo
9 hours agoPucetas making a strong case for Giants’ fifth-starter job
Extra Baggs | San Jose Mercury News — This is still Dan Brown filling in for Andy Baggarly, aka Guy Sularz pinch hitting for Jack Clark. The real Extra Baggs returns March 17. Until then, here’s the daily roundup (plus trivia!) The anticipated fifth-starter’s race between phenom Madison Bumgarner and veteran Todd Wellemeyer could have a surprise winner: none of the above. Kevin Pucetas continues [...]
9 hours agoPosey's bat making roster decision hard
San Francisco Chronicle — Ariz. - The Giants face a tough decision on Buster Posey - whether to have him hone his catching skills in the minors or take advantage of his bat in the majors, even in a part-time role. The better Posey hits in spring training, the tougher the decision. He... foo
March 13, 2010Giants' Matt Cain hopes for fast start
San Jose Mercury News — Hot April has eluded team since 2003
March 13, 2010Giants prospect Brandon Crawford living childhood dream
San Jose Mercury News — Bay Area native was a Giants fan 'since before I was born.'
March 13, 2010A supplement on Steve Decker, including his plan for Buster Posey
Extra Baggs | San Jose Mercury News — Here’s a scouting tip on Triple-A Fresno manager Steve Decker: If you interview him, use a tape recorder. He’s what we in the business refer to as a fast talker. And it’s not just jibber-jabber. He’s insightful, interesting, opinionated and honest. And whatever he’s saying has passion behind it. I profiled Decker for the Saturday paper, so [...]
March 13, 2010Cain hit hard in Giants’ 8-7 loss to A’s; Posey boosts average to .368
Extra Baggs | San Jose Mercury News — Kudos to reader Roger Lett, who wrote in calling this space ‘Brown Bagging.’ I like it. This is indeed Dan Brown filling in for Andy Baggarly (aka Johnny Rabb pinch hitting for Ellis Burks). The real Baggs will return March 17. Here’s the report from Scottsdale, complete with another round of trivia … News of the day Matt [...]
March 13, 2010Next game at Texas Rangers on Mon, Mar 15 10:05 pm EDT
Opponent news and rumors snapshot:
- Hamilton gets first homer, RBI of spring in Texas Rangers' loss Fort-Worth Star Telegram
- Texas Rangers pitcher avoids injury in loss Fort-Worth Star Telegram
- Rangers notes: Borbon hitting left-handers Fort-Worth Star Telegram
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- Ramirez lifts Dodgers in Taiwan Los Angeles Daily News KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan - Manny Ramirez went 3 for 4 and scored three runs to lead the Dodgers to a 11-1 victory over the Taiwanese All-Stars on Sunday in the final game of a rain-shortened exhibition series in Taiwan.
- Kemp's two-run home run helps lift Dodgers over Texas Los Angeles Daily News GLENDALE, Ariz. - Matt Kemp hit a towering two-run home run Sunday, his second of the spring, and the Dodgers rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.
- Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda has a flashback moment Los Angeles Times The veteran right-hander, who was hit on the head by a line drive in August, sees Texas Rangers pitcher Michael Kirkman get hit on the face with a batted ball. His three innings of work completed Sunday, pitcher Hiroki Kuroda was icing his arm in the Dodgers clubhouse at Camelback Ranch when he was delivered a grim reminder.
- Dodgers get past Texas, 6-4 Los Angeles Times Matt Kemp and Brian Cavazos-Galvez hit home runs to lead 10-hit attack. Dodgers 6, Texas Rangers 4
- Padres' Young is sharp again Riverside Press-Enterprise
- Dodgers win a pair Riverside Press-Enterprise
- A'S STADIUM / Selig says there's no ballpark report yet San Francisco Chronicle Commissioner Bud Selig was at Scottsdale Stadium on Sunday meeting with Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom and president Larry Baer, presumably updating them on his committee that's analyzing the A's ballpark situation. "I've been talking to both... foo
- NHL ROUNDUP / Ducks avoid being swept by Sharks San Francisco Chronicle The Ducks haven't had much to pat themselves on the back about this year. A great deal of their misery has been caused by the Sharks. But the host Ducks' 4-2 victory over the Western Conference leaders Sunday night salvaged a shred of dignity for the Ducks,... foo
- A's notebook: Oakland Athletics' Trevor Cahill makes strong bid for No. 5 spot in rotation Oakland Tribune Starter allows just two hits, one walk in four-inning stint
- Basketball: Cal ticket information BearTalk | Oakland Tribune Cal has about 200 tickets available for sale to fans, based on 2009 Bear Backer level. Click here to get the details.
- Are four a score for Raiders' defense? Oakland Tribune Trade for Kamerion Wimbley gives unit a quartet of first-round picks
- Dissecting the Wimbley trade Instant Raiders | Santa Rosa Press Democrat You may have heard that the Raiders traded for Browns LB Kamerion Wimbley today, giving up what is believed to be a third-round draft choice. This trade is both sensible and curious.