The Void
The Mando Move yesterday is a clear signal that things are not going well in Giant land and the fans aren't the only ones that think so. But Brian Sabean made a good, if obvious point yesterday in his response to the criticism about Mando: It's not all his fault. He's not the reason the team has the second worst run differential in the NL West (thank you Colorado!) and is hoping to climb back to .500.
But after looking solely to Mando for so long, who are we to blame now? Pedro has had his turn and frankly doesn't really interest me. Omar is hitting terribly but is also Omar, Dreamy Fielder of Wonder, and really too nice to have to worry about anything but how awesomely great he is. Same for Rich Aurila, without the DFoW part.
Really, beyond Barry's chase of the Record That Shall Not Be Named, what is there to keep us interested in the Giants besides the deep rooted psychosis our parents passed down to us and/or the curse brought upon us by that terrible night at the lake? The team is filled with mediocre or super-mediocre players in the later-part of their careers desperately trying to be just slightly above average. Beyond the Barry's the only players with a hint of excitement are Lincecum and Cain.
It might be too early to give up on the 2007 Giants, but even though they're only 5.5 out on June 1st, there isn't much to look forward to. The team has the third-worst OBP in the NL (.313), only .001 away from a three-way tie for last. Pedro Feliz is leading the team in extra-base hits. The Linden Experiment is over and all we can hope for is that names like Lowry and Sanzhez aren't stitched on Mariners jerseys in August.
So Lincecum and Cain are going to have to be it. With Mando taking my villain away it's time to focus on the heroes and there isn't anyone else in sight. Until Vilalona, anyway.
But after looking solely to Mando for so long, who are we to blame now? Pedro has had his turn and frankly doesn't really interest me. Omar is hitting terribly but is also Omar, Dreamy Fielder of Wonder, and really too nice to have to worry about anything but how awesomely great he is. Same for Rich Aurila, without the DFoW part.
Really, beyond Barry's chase of the Record That Shall Not Be Named, what is there to keep us interested in the Giants besides the deep rooted psychosis our parents passed down to us and/or the curse brought upon us by that terrible night at the lake? The team is filled with mediocre or super-mediocre players in the later-part of their careers desperately trying to be just slightly above average. Beyond the Barry's the only players with a hint of excitement are Lincecum and Cain.
It might be too early to give up on the 2007 Giants, but even though they're only 5.5 out on June 1st, there isn't much to look forward to. The team has the third-worst OBP in the NL (.313), only .001 away from a three-way tie for last. Pedro Feliz is leading the team in extra-base hits. The Linden Experiment is over and all we can hope for is that names like Lowry and Sanzhez aren't stitched on Mariners jerseys in August.
So Lincecum and Cain are going to have to be it. With Mando taking my villain away it's time to focus on the heroes and there isn't anyone else in sight. Until Vilalona, anyway.
Labels: Armando Benitez, Barry Zito, Bonds, Giants, Matt Cain, Omar Vizquel, Tim Lincecum, Worst Third Baseman in the Major Leagues
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