Now that football season is over, we can start looking forward to eight months of baseball again! After finishing last in the NL West, with a 71-91 record, the Giants will look to improve this year. However, competing in a division where any team is capable of winning will be a tough challenge. Not only does this season mark the Giants’ fiftieth season in San Francisco, but it also appears to be their first without Barry Bonds in leftfield. Filling the hole in outfield will be Aaron Rowand, who the Giants signed to a $60 million, five-year contract in the offseason. Defensively, the outfield should be pretty solid; Rowand is also a five tool player and should fill in nicely for Bonds. On another note, the Giants front office recently failed to re-sign third baseman, Pedro Feliz. It is possible that Kevin Frandsen might be able to take over for Feliz, although he has only played in nine games at third (55.2 errorless innings). It should be an interesting season; perhaps this will be the Giants’ year?
Giants’ fans: Be sure to check out Giants FanFest at AT&T Park on February 9, 2008. It runs from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
February 5th, 2008 at 12:50 am
What’s a five tool player?
February 5th, 2008 at 5:23 am
Although Bonds was a prolific hitter (as we all know) he was also a terrible distraction. Losing him be the first step towards normalcy for the Giants, a franchise that’s been off balance for too long. Let’s see if a Bonds-less fresh start is just what they need to get back to basics and finish with a +.500 season.
February 6th, 2008 at 3:40 am
Five-tool players get the key hits, big home runs, timely stolen bases, they throw out the tying run at the plate and make spectacular defensive playsFor the record, the five tools are 1) hitting for average, 2) hitting for power, 3) running speed, 4) arm strength and 5) fielding ability
February 6th, 2008 at 3:42 am
Przepraszam czy to Polska!?!??!??!
Myślałem że to Polska, to nie jest Polska?!?!??
TJP