Slow day in the world of the Giants but found this on Yahoo Sports:

The Giants stuck with Jose Castillo for more than four months despite his .244 average, lack of run production and 15 errors, seven more than ex-Giant Pedro Feliz has made in Philadelphia. It wasn't that management adored Castillo as much as it had a lack of alternatives.

"Overall, as a group, it's an area we can get better at," manager Bruce Bochy said.

The Triple-A third baseman is Scott McClain, 36, but the Giants already have a corner infielder that age, Rich Aurilia. Their Double-A third baseman was Rohlinger. Angel Villalona, the teenager from the Dominican Republic, opened his career at third but now is at first. It's too early for new draftee Conor Gillaspie.

With so much uncertainty at third - as well as first, where Travis Ishikawa was the third rookie used at the position this season - Aurilia has been a valuable asset, Bochy said.

Who'll be the Giants' third baseman in 2009? Will it be an open competition involving Rohlinger, Frandsen, maybe even Aurilia or Travis Denker? A trade? Adrian Beltre has been shopped. A free agent? Casey Blake and Joe Crede will be on the open market - so will Hank Blalock if the Rangers don't exercise his option.

For now, the Giants are taking a good look at Rohlinger.

"This is a chance for young guys to show what they can do," infield coach Ron Wotus said. "Any opportunity in the big leagues is an opportunity to grab a job. That's the bottom line."

Giant fans as you all know have been pulling a Sabean and asking the Giants to trade Cain and Lincecum and Sanchez and first born children for Crede and THANK GOD Sabean himself didn't pull the trigger on that. It was well noted though that 'tires were kicked" in regards to the third baseman so the betting money says the Gigantes and Aaron Rowan may try to persuade Crede to don the creme and orange for next season. Adding Crede would be a nice fit and if Fred Lewis continues to come along, it might not be the making of Murderers Row yet but at least Aggravated Assault Alley. Bowker hit a wall but I think he's still worth a look at first and see how he handles year two in the big leagues.

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