[lex24]

I see the Giants gave away more outs in their 5th loss is 6 games, but keep on falling on that above average defense sword.

How often do you watch?  Did you watch last night?  Did you happen to see Wade make a terrific diving stop to save two runs? Sabol hurt them defensively. He’s a poor catcher. But he’s only back there 1 out of every 6 or 7. (He also made up for it with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs) Bailey better stay healthy.

There are folks  on this board that know the game and watch the Giants damn near every day . I’m one of them.  So, I’m not relying on boxscores or any one stat.  I’m relying on “traditional stats”, metrics and what I see day in day out.

No one says Giants are good defensively.  They are just not, as you continue to assert, one of baseballs worst defensive teams.  Last year they were awful.  The difference is appreciable. It’s not just errors that define a defense.  It’s the ability to make plays to save runs.  The Giants have been better on that front.  

Ironically, Crawford is their lowest rated infielder at this point.  Yet, in my mind “hit it to Crawford “ still applies.  That’s based on watching him for about 13 years, day in day out.  And my belief he will be there at the biggest moments.

Where were you on the Giants “poor “ defense when the Giants put up one of the best records in baseball over about 1/3 of the season?

They’ve hit a rough patch. Happens to all teams. This one  may continue a while. Losing Estrada hurts. A lot. He’s played near an all-star level.  The rotation, such as it is, is a shambles.  So, they move to this “bulk innings” concept.  Which I intensely dislike.  But have to admit has been successful to date. Sustainable?  Don’t know.  Aesthetically, it stinks. And I think it’s hard to maintain.

Giants are much better than I thought they would be back in March.  I predicted 78 wins.  Gonna be very wrong.  Probably buying Phogge dinner and Mick a nice (though reasonably priced :) bottle of red). Will be quite happy to pay off.

 I have no problem admitting when I am wrong.  Try it once in a while…..

[lex24]

I see the Giants gave away more outs in their 5th loss is 6 games, but keep on falling on that above average defense sword.

How often do you watch?  Did you watch last night?  Did you happen to see Wade make a terrific diving stop to save two runs? Sabol hurt them defensively. He’s a poor catcher. But he’s only back there 1 out of every 6 or 7. (He also made up for it with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs) Bailey better stay healthy.

There are folks  on this board that know the game and watch the Giants damn near every day . I’m one of them.  So, I’m not relying on boxscores or any one stat.  I’m relying on “traditional stats”, metrics and what I see day in day out.

No one says Giants are good defensively.  They are just not, as you continue to assert, one of baseballs worst defensive teams.  Last year they were awful.  The difference is appreciable. It’s not just errors that define a defense.  It’s the ability to make plays to save runs.  The Giants have been better on that front.  

Ironically, Crawford is their lowest rated infielder at this point.  Yet, in my mind “hit it to Crawford “ still applies.  That’s based on watching him for about 13 years, day in day out.  And my belief he will be there at the biggest moments.

Where were you on the Giants “poor “ defense when the Giants put up one of the best records in baseball over about 1/3 of the season?

They’ve hit a rough patch. Happens to all teams. This one  may continue a while. Losing Estrada hurts. A lot. He’s played near an all-star level.  The rotation, such as it is, is a shambles.  So, they move to this “bulk innings” concept.  Which I intensely dislike.  But have to admit has been successful to date. Sustainable?  Don’t know.  Aesthetically, it stinks. And I think it’s hard to maintain.

Giants are much better than I thought they would be back in March.  I predicted 78 wins.  Gonna be very wrong.  Probably buying Phogge dinner and Mick a nice (though reasonably priced :) bottle of red). Will be quite happy to pay off.

 I have no problem admitting when I am wrong.  Try it once in a while…..