Revenge and Perez

Revenge and Perez were the two big headlines during the Padres series just concluded.

Guzman the former Giant got his revenge when hit a hone run off of Bumgardner to give the Padres the lead Wednesday afternoon. The Giants felt Guzman had celebrated too much the night before after his home run so Bumgardner threw behind him in his first at bat Wednesday.  Romo made most Giant fans forget the embarrassment when he struck out Guzman in the ninth inning to help preserve the game and series for the Giants.  Is there much difference between Guzman celebration and what Romo does after he gets the final out to end a game ?  Just asking.  Guzman was a Giant a few years ago but he couldn't catch the ball.  If you have watched him  play for the Padres he still has not learned much defense.

Juan Perez was the other story of the series.  He got the game winning hit in game two and was robbed of a walk off winning hit in the opening game Monday.  He also thrilled fans by throwing runners out at both home and third making it four outfield assists in his first eight games.  With Pagan refusing surgery and taking an injection instead he is expected back in the next few days.  What will happen to Perez?  When the Giants have a choice between a rookie and a vet they always choose the vet especially if he is getting $10 million.  It will be long Greyhound ride to Fresno for the new Giant fan favorite Perez.

Homer Sweeney