Giants rumors and musings

How bout some non-A Roid news for this fine saturday? Seriously, does ESPN even know there are other MLB teams other than the Red Sox and Yankees? It amazes me how easy the press are going on the Orange One while all but crucifying Barry Lamar, who by the way got a big break when the judge threw out some more evidence in his case. We all know he took steroids, hell, I HAVE proof in the picture above of his trainer rubbin on the clear! Okay, it might not be the clear but it is a chance to show a funny A-Roid pic and what better reason than that? Yea Barry took roids, but we also know he wasn't the only one. That prosecutor, Novitzky or whatever is taking it TOO personal. That is not going to end well. In other news:

This taken from Pro Sports Daily regarding Joe Crede:

"The Giants could learn today the fate of their bid to sign free-agent third baseman Joe Crede, and it does not look promising.

The Chicago Tribune reported late Friday night that Crede had agreed to terms with the Minnesota Twins.

Giant sources said they were not engaged in last-minute negotiations with Crede's agent, Scott Boras. Instead, they have made a one-year offer that combines guaranteed money and incentives and have told Boras they will not go beyond that.

The Giants were pessimistic because Boras indicated Crede had a more substantial offer.

Crede, 30, is coming off two back surgeries but looked healthy in workouts attended by Giants special assistant Ron Schueler. Although health is a concern, Crede could help set the Giants' infield. Regardless of how he well he hits - he had 17 homers in 335 at-bats last season for the White Sox - he is solid defensively and his acquisition would shift Pablo Sandoval back to first base, a more familiar position.

If Crede indeed chose Minnesota, the Giants will continue to look at Sandoval at third while Travis Ishikawa and John Bowker compete at first base. At the same time, they will examine the trade market. General manager Brian Sabean surely will get a call from Cleveland about third baseman Andy Marte, whom the Indians designated for assignment Thursday.

Marte, 25, once was a top power-hitting prospect but has not hit in the majors.

A new four hitter? Manager Bruce Bochy acknowledged the staff has discussed flopping cleanup hitter Bengie Molina with projected No. 5 hitter Fred Lewis if Lewis proves he can hit with power and produce runs.

Molina has been the Giants' RBI leader in each of his two seasons. But if he hits fourth, he would hinder Lewis on the basepaths. If they switch spots, the problem is solved.

"We've talked about that," Bochy said. "Freddie's a guy who could hit anywhere from the one-to-five holes, including the four hole. I really think he's going to have a better year than last year.""

My gut tells me this was a good thing. I don't care what the reports say, a back injury is VERY hard to comeback from. Trust me. As one who has undergone back surgery, I think I'd rather have a colonoscopy performed by Hannibal Lecter, which, by the way is actually what the rehab feels like. So my analogy is not accurate. Anyhoo, anyone who was stupid enough to actually think Crede ever intended to sign with Los Gigantes is seriously underestimating the depth of evil in Boras' soul, or lack of. A case of what the Giants seemed to be doing to the Dodgers regarding Manny....drive up the price. Only the Giants may not realize they were helping Boras on that front also. By all that is holy in my mind, Boras needs to get Jerry McGuired and find it in his heart to stop screwing the Giants. On a side note, Bochy's idea of putting Molina after Lewis makes TOO much sense. Lewis will be able to hit and will surprise a few with his pop. Kevin Mitchell he's not but he's gonna be a clutch hitter....MARK MY WORDS. In fact, I'll even print that prediction and pin it to my pegboard next to my McCain 08. The Giants won't need Lewis to be the home run leader to be contending. After all, the sun for some reason is having a lack of sun spots but you don't see IT not giving out heat still right? Having Lincecum as the ace will keep our boys in games were they can win with just 2 runs or even one. Then with Cain, arguably an ace in his own right, going against number two's on other teams, the Giants will be able to add a little more to that 3.17 run production they gave him last year (he pitched 3.51 runs scored). Then theres the G Unit who is now that cagey vet who can still reach back when needed going against other number threes. RANDY JOHNSON AS A 3. And the Giants have stated they will let Jonathan Sanchez and Noah Lowry compete for number 5 and either way, they will be better than a majority of other teams number 5 starters. Brian Sabean is GENIUS for NOT doing anything! Of course I left off the number 4 starter......no need to suck the air out of my "Giants are Contenders" balloon just yet. The name Zito speaks for itself so I won't go down there. In any case, the Giants have a serious chance to win in 4 out of 5 of their games. From some reports by the way, Barry Zito has been actually working out with Brian Wilson this offseason so maybe he can start earning.....well, maybe he can make the Giants look NOT completely like the Minnesota Vikings after trading away the kitchen sink for Herschel Walker. So keep up the good work Sabes. Just sit there QUIETLY and watch the madness around you. Sit there calmly knowing that this offseason you've shored up the bully, picked up another quality starter and not traded away the Giants future for another retread. While the Giants may not look like Murderers Row on paper, after it's all said and done, they may be calling them Hit and Run Alley.

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