Giants call up Bumgarner

Madison Bumgarner, the Giants 2007 first round pick, was called up to make his first big league start following Lincecum's game day scratch. Bumgarner did well, going five and one third innings and giving up only two runs. How well do you think Bumgarner will do for the Giants this year and beyond? Comment with your input.

Giants call up Posey and Runzler

The Giants called up two of their top players from the minor leagues. Buster Posey, their 2008 first round pick, was considered the top catching prospect in the minor leagues. Dan Runzler. their 2007 ninth round pick, has made a rapid ascent through the minor leagues (the major league team is his fifth stop this year). In his first game with the Giants, Runzler faced one batter and struck him out on three pitches. How do you think Posey and Runzler will help the Giants for this year and beyond? Comment with your input.

Giants Add Penny, Superb in First Start

The Giants signed Brad Penny to a minor league deal, hoping that he could fill the hole that they had at the fifth spot in the rotation. In his first start, he did more than that, going eight scoreless innings. How well do you think Penny will do for the Giants down the stretch? Comment with your input.

Giants Acquire Sanchez

The Giants successfully acquired another bat before the deadline, second basemen Freddy Sanchez, from the Pittsburgh Pirates. To get him, the Giants had to give up right handed pitcher Tim Alderson. Alderson, 20, was 7-2 with a 3.65 ERA this season at San Jose (high A) and Connecticut (AA). Who do you think got the good end of this deal? Comment with your input.

Giants Acquire Garko

The Giants successfully acquired a bat before the deadline, first basemen/outfielder/catcher Ryan Garko, from the Cleveland Indians. To get him, the Giants had to give up left handed pitcher Scott Barnes. Barnes, 21, was 12-3 with a 2.85 ERA this season at San Jose (high A). Who do you think got the good end of this deal? Comment with your input.

Sanchez No-No for real?

On July 10, Jonathan Sanchez returned to the rotation as a replacement for Randy Johnson (who was injured). To the surprise of everyone, Sanchez threw a no-hitter and the only batter to reach was on a Juan Uribe error. Do you think that Sanchez can keep this stellar performance up, or do you think that the Giants should trade him? Comment with your input.

Deadline Moves?

With the trade deadline about a week away, the Giants appear as if they might be buyers for the first time in several years. Who do you think they should pursue and which of their prospects do you deem "untouchable"? Comment with your input.

2009 All-Star Game

The 2009 All-Star Game in St. Louis had two Giants, starting pitchers Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain, represented. Third baseman Pablo Sandoval also made the "final vote", but finished only second in the voting to Phillies All-Star Shane Victorino. In the game, second time All-Star Tim Lincecum was chosen as the starting pitcher, and he went two innings while giving up one earned run. First time All-Star Matt Cain was not able to participate due to being hit in the elbow in his previous start.

Cactus League Opener

The Giants got off to a good start in Spring Training, beating the Indians 10-7. Travis Ishikawa went 3 for 3 with two home runs and four RBI, while Nate Schierholtz had a home run of his own. 2008 Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum hadn't lost a step, throwing a scoreless inning of work in the game.

Giant Off-season

The Giants have made a lot of changes to their roster so far this off-season. They have added shortstop Edgar Renteria, infielder Juan Uribe, starter Randy Johnson and relievers Jeremy Affeldt and Bob Howry. What do you think of all these signings? Comment with your input.