More Non-Roster Players

The Giants added three more non-roster players to participate in spring training with hopes of making the big club.  I have fond memories of all three from when they played with the Giants 

Justin Christian:  Came up last year and made some very nice plays but unfortunately also made some not so great plays and Sabean doesn't think much of him.  I thought at one time he would be a candidate for a 5th outfield spot but that won't happen.  Will be a good player to have in Fresno to bring up when injuries occur.

Ramon Ortiz:  Pitched in the Giants glory days and was the pitcher leading the 6th game of the 2002 World Series when jerked by Manager Dusty Baker.  He is very likeable but he nibbled and always seemed to be behind in the count.   He should come this spring and throw strikes and let the fielders do their job.  The vendors always loved it when Ortiz pitched because sales went up between 8 and 12% on those nights.

Travis Blackley:  Most major league teams looked to Japan for help but not the Giants, they went to Australia a country made famous by General MacArthur in World War II.  He walked everybody.  I am not sure if it was because he was afraid to put the ball over the plate to be hit or if he just couldn't throw a strike.  He like Ortiz should just throws strikes and hope for the best this spring.  Walking batters in the spring will bring a pink slip quickly.