My Opinions

These are strictly my opinion and I know they cross generation lines but so what!

ESPN did a horrible job of covering the home run derby.  They played favorites which was obvious.  Poor Alvarez of the Pirates hardly got a tumble.  When he was up they were interviewing other people and hardly even mentioned him.  Poor Pittsburgh still doesn't get any respect.  I guess he wouldn't pose in the nude for ESPN's pron sports magazine.  The winner Cepedes from the A's is hitting.225 this year a real surprise and disappointment.   I thought he would tear the league a part.  Harper reminds me of the guy in the commercial getting a haircut an the gal leaves her job in the middle of the haircut.  That's what his hair looks like.  In this day of no opinions I am sure his team mates with the Nationals make him feel good  by saying how 'cute' his hair looks.  The Giants nomination for the derby Tanaka was not chosen.

It was easy to tell the derby was being played in New York.  The Mets play at Citi Field which should really be called Taxpayer Field for the bailouts the bank received from the taxpayer compliments  of our elected representatives who love to take money from the citizens to give to their cronies.  Then last night the winner of the derby got a GM Truck.  Another taxpayer bailout.  I believe at last count the taxpayers have lost about 11 billion dollars on the deal.  By the way have you noticed how the price of all new cars have soared every since the US Government got involved.  The fix is in. 

The Giants have a little over 40% of their schedule remaining and cannot afford to lose more then 25 games.  We know that they have been a disappointment to date and here is my opinion on some of the players.

What happen to the starting pitching?  It is obvious that the longer season,  the short off season and  the World Baseball Congress all did not help.  The failure of the starters led to demise of the relief staff because they had to pitch too much.  And just maybe their arms have had it. NFL running backs can take only so many hits while major league pitchers only have so many split fingers in their arms.

1st base -  I have been a supporter of Belt since he joined the Giants.  Now I believe he is the Looney of the Giants.  He will hit around.250 with 12 home runs win a few games but over all not be good enough to play his position in the majors  Looney was a failure as  the first baseman for Dodgers until Tampa Bay took a gamble on him. 

2nd base - Scurato is in the the All Star game.  He had  an all star part of the season last year with the Giants and that is the reason he was chosen by Bochy this year.  His batting average is still  good but his clutch hitting has not been like his amazing season last year.  His fielding has been very poor  at second base.  Secretly the Giants which they could play Abreau everyday to see if he can handle the job.

3rd base -  Over weight out of shape and often injured.  It happens every year but when he hits the Giants win when he doesn't they don 't.  It's that simple.  Pablo is a  major disappointment.  He is very immature and I am not sure he will every grow up.

Shorstop -  Crawford slumped recently partly because of his injured hand but overall has done a very good job for the Giants.  The Giants should consider playing Arias against some left handed pitchers.

Outfield -  The loss of Pagan made a poor outfield worse.  The Giants refuse to pay for a left fielder that can scare a few people like Cuddyer who they probably could have had as a free agent. Pence started great but has slumped. He supports other hitters very well but he slumps when the team slumps. 

Catcher - Posey has done the job but he can't carry the team himself.  Sanchez ruined his season by not reporting to spring training in shape and 'Q' has done an adequate job filling in.

The foundation is still there but a serious reevaluation of the team is needed now.  My recommendations will follow in the near future. I am sure Brian Sabean would wish I would hurry.

Homer Sweeney