[lex24]

Heading to AT&T. First game of the year. Bummed that Mac is out. Hopefully just for a week. He’s had injury problems. But man, he could have broke his neck. Panik injury is a bummer. Possible surgery. Two months. Tomlinson is a guy I like. But he’s not an everyday player. Hansen is intriguing. Still young. One time a fairly big prospect. Killed the ball in Sacto. Hit a bomb his first time up with the Giants. I think his glove is suspect. And that is something the Giants won’t tolerate. They have to play good defense to win.

This team does show more life than the moribund squad they put on the field last year. Much better 1-8 lineup. I’m not the least bit worried about McCutheon. He is a slow starter historically. And he still has a quick bat. Longoria has been hammering the ball. He’s been AT&T’d a couple times on this homestand.

I am concerned about Buster. He simply is not driving the ball. Last two years he dropped off precipitously after the break power wise. I know he was hurt at least one of those years. He’s got a thumb issue and has missed a game with a stiff back. Hundley right now is hitting the ball harder. I’m hoping this is just a slow start. But I’m concerned.

Suarez comes up Tuesday. I’m hoping he throws well. And replaces Holland. Who has shown nothing.

All in all, not a bad April. They are very watchable. This is not a team that will make the playoffs. The division is too tough. 19 vs Dodgers Colorado and Snakes is tough. Arizona may have best rotation in the league. Dodgers will get it going eventually.

Right now most disappointing team in baseball is the Nats. 11-16. Good. Serves them right for firing Dusty.

[lex24]

Heading to AT&T. First game of the year. Bummed that Mac is out. Hopefully just for a week. He’s had injury problems. But man, he could have broke his neck. Panik injury is a bummer. Possible surgery. Two months. Tomlinson is a guy I like. But he’s not an everyday player. Hansen is intriguing. Still young. One time a fairly big prospect. Killed the ball in Sacto. Hit a bomb his first time up with the Giants. I think his glove is suspect. And that is something the Giants won’t tolerate. They have to play good defense to win.

This team does show more life than the moribund squad they put on the field last year. Much better 1-8 lineup. I’m not the least bit worried about McCutheon. He is a slow starter historically. And he still has a quick bat. Longoria has been hammering the ball. He’s been AT&T’d a couple times on this homestand.

I am concerned about Buster. He simply is not driving the ball. Last two years he dropped off precipitously after the break power wise. I know he was hurt at least one of those years. He’s got a thumb issue and has missed a game with a stiff back. Hundley right now is hitting the ball harder. I’m hoping this is just a slow start. But I’m concerned.

Suarez comes up Tuesday. I’m hoping he throws well. And replaces Holland. Who has shown nothing.

All in all, not a bad April. They are very watchable. This is not a team that will make the playoffs. The division is too tough. 19 vs Dodgers Colorado and Snakes is tough. Arizona may have best rotation in the league. Dodgers will get it going eventually.

Right now most disappointing team in baseball is the Nats. 11-16. Good. Serves them right for firing Dusty.