Giants fans, this is a season to be proud of September 20, 2009
Posted by Jordan Guinn in General News, MLB.Tags: 2010, Aaron Roward, Matt Cain, san francisco giants, Tim Lincecum, Wild Card
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Well, it was fun while it lasted. The San Francisco Giants dropped two of three in Los Angeles with a 6-2 defeat in the series finale on Sunday. The Giants’ loss, coupled with Colorado’s win, puts the Giants four and a half games back in the Wild Card race.Tim Lincecum didn’t see the fifth inning as he struggled with his command and even issued a four-pitch walk to pitcher Randy Wolf in his ineffective outing.
The San Francisco offense is too sporadic, too impatient and too prone to making unproductive outs. There is a gaping hole at the shortstop position and Aaron Rowand has the quietest 15 home runs and 62 RBI in baseball. (more…)
A’s fans – do you know the way to San Jose? September 17, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, MLB.Tags: baseball, bud selig, MLB, oakland a's, oakland athletics, san francisco giants, san jose
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This is probably considered good attendance in Oakland. Photo from Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamagenious/ / CC BY 2.0
Earlier this month, consulting firm Conventions Sports & Leisure International released an economic impact report for a possible new A’s stadium in San Jose. On Tuesday, the San Jose City Council unanimously approved the report – but what the hell does that mean?
It means we’re one step closer to seeing the San JosA’s, but there’s still a long way to go. (more…)
A Giant exaggeration for a Rocky road trip August 25, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, MLB.Tags: colorado rockies, MLB, national league, NL West, playoffs, san francisco giants, wild card race
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By Fernando Gallo
So the Giants suffered a devastating loss at the hands of those upstart Colorado Rockies last night, meaning they lost three of four in Denver over the weekend – but to hear Giants fans and the Bay Area media tell it, you’d think the Gigantes had just been eliminated from playoff contention. The moans and groans have been plentiful on the Giants’ mammoth flagship radio station, KNBR 680 AM, and Giants radio announcer David Fleming set the tone last night when he called the loss the worst defeat for San Francisco since 2002. That year, for those of you baseball fans who spend a lot of time living under a rock, (more…)
Zito’s biggest challenge yet August 24, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in 1.Tags: barry zito, baseball, colorado rockies, MLB, NL West, playoffs, san francisco giants, wild card race
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By Jordan Guinn
Barry Zito doing what he does best: looking ridiculous. Find information about this photo from Flickr user slgckgc here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/slgc/ / CC BY 2.0
Barry Zito must go deep for the San Francisco Giants on Monday in the final game of a four-game set against the Colorado Rockies. By far, this is Zito’s biggest start as a member of the orange and black. While all the starts at this point of the season are big, Zito has never faced this sort of pressure in his two and a half seasons with the Giants.
He has always been considered a second-half pitcher, but the Giants have always been well out of contention by late August since he signed his insanely ridiculous seven-year, $126 million contract.
A win tonight would bring the Giants within two games of Colorado, while a loss would put the team four games back in the wild card race. A loss tonight certainly wouldn’t spell the end of the season for the Giants, but it would provide them with a winning record on their current 11-game road trip and a series split with a team they are trailing in a tight race.
Few have been more critical of Zito than myself. I have blasted him on Facebook, previous columns and in person at AT&T Park. I understand that he has the worst run support in baseball this season. I also understand this is the best he has pitched since donning a Giants uniform. However, that isn’t saying much. Zito has made great steps this year and has the opportunity to endear himself more to faithful Giants fans like myself. The Giants must give him some runs, but Zito cannot have a meltdown against Jason Marquis on Monday, he cannot exit before the sixth inning and he cannot give up more than two runs.
For the love of God Zito, keep the team in the game.
You Should Have Voted for the Kung Fu Panda July 9, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in 1.Tags: all-star game, MLB, pablo sandoval, san francisco giants
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By Jordan Guinn
Baseball’s All-Star game is set to take place next week and we here at Unsportsmanlike Conduct relish and look forward to the festivities every year. We could rail against the laughable stipulation to the game that requires the winning league to receive home field advantage during the World Series, but that topic has been done more than Kate Hudson (no easy feat). With the exception of one final player for each team, the rosters have already been announced. That’s right, thanks to the Sprint Final Vote, the San Francisco Giants had the possibility to send three players to the Midsummer Classic in St. Louis. (more…)
300 is the Loneliest Number June 5, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, MLB.Tags: 300 wins, MLB, randy johnson, san francisco giants
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Is Randy Johnson the last 300-game winner? Photo taken from Flickr. Photo can be found here. Licensing info here.
By Jordan Guinn
Randy Johnson punched his ticket to Cooperstown with win number 300 in our nation’s capitol on Thursday. Amid all the controversy with Johnson’s personality and former teammates voicing their displeasure with him and his aloof nature, no one can debate that the Big Unit is the best pitcher of his generation, and possibly all-time.
He may not be personable, approachable or even much to look at, but he is steroid-free and fundamental. He has provided baseball fans with timeless clips of making hitters across several decades look foolish or downright petrified. Him buzzing John Kruk is one of my favorite All-Star game memories. Kruk was bailing out of every swing after Johnson sent a 100-mph fastball sailing over his head; it was like someone had a rope tied around his front ankle and tugged on it as every pitch came in. (more…)
