The World of Sports

The Red Sox were in town this week and most everyone was most impressed with the team from Boston's improvement from worst to almost best in one year.  A number of factors were discussed but the one they forgot was fact that they fired manager Bobby Valentine who in one year almost destroyed a franchise. . .  Brian Sabean on TV the other day said what was obvious that all eight Giant players that participated in the World Baseball Tournament were effected negatively. . . The Lakers announced that they would wear black jerseys for some games this year which is a perfect fit for their funeral. . . Speaking of the NBA the Warriors signed Curry's brother who played at Duke but was not drafted.  They hope they can sneak him into a game when they want to give their star named Curry the day off.  Not a bad idea! . . .Remember Giant fans do not lose hope the lower the  team finishes the higher the draft choice and the Orange Black need some new talent. . . I have been disagreeing with those that say Sabean will dismantle the team after this season.  After the last two games I starting to change my mind. . . Antonio Smith of Houston got suspended for three games  for hitting a Miami player with the Dolphins helmet.  I would added to the penalty by saying that Smith had to play the rest of the season without a helmet. . .  Vida Blue was comparing the Pirates batting averages with the Giants the other night and noticed that the Giants were actually hitter at a higher average.  The only problem Vida is the Pirates hit with power and Giants hit singles. . .  I would play Pill in left field for two weeks straight against all types of pitching and then evaluate his play.  Pill was given a chance in left field in 2011 until he let a fly ball go over his head at hit the base of the wall.  That was the last time he played in the field.  Hope Bochy gives him a little more of an opportunity this time around.