Can't tell if I feel sorry for Zito, or me.

Weird. But, it's true. And sad at the same time.

It's not Barry Zito's fault that the Gigantes chose to give giant dollars to him ... and, who wouldn't accept that kind of moola ... but, I'm confused with myself over this. Why do I feel sorry for him? It's the fans and the franchise that I should feel sorry for ...

And, what about the rest of the lineup? And, how did I even get sucked into caring again. They are really bad.

So, how does a 6'5" guy like Ortmeier not be able to hit a home run? And, when was the last time a left hander could only bat right?

Then there's Tyler Walker. Nice guy. Shook my hand on opening day as I walked into the Phone Booth Ballyard ... today, his E.R.A. went from 4-ish up to nearly 8. Why do I feel sorry for him?

Omar. Ahhh, he's still my favorite. Yet, he can't even play every day.

And, Rowand. The guy looks like he is squatting to poop in his pants at the plate. What's up with that?

And, Jack Tachsner. Why the silly grin on your photo on the scoreboard.

Wilson. You loud, Christian rocker dude ... blaring a song that says "my God is bigger and better than yours" ... sounds more like fair weather Christians than anything to me ...

Peter, you're retiring. I wish I could walk away too. But, I can't. Too many years, too many family members with radios would roll over ...

So, the Giants. Man do I feel sorry. For them and me. And you too.

Resigning my Giants fan membership ...

You know, it's just tiresome.
I've been had ... again.
I promised myself I wouldn't get so wrapped up this year, like I did last,
yet, somehow I got sucked in.

I am officially resigning from the Giants fan club as of now.
I will remain a baseball fan.
But, until the team starts doing what they said they would,
rebuild, reload, re-whatever is needed for the future ...
well, I'm on the sidelines.
My Giants gear, no longer worn.
My fandom ... elsewhere for now.

Adios Gigantes.

It's been more than a month ...

Okay, so, I did get about ten emails from people asking if my arms were broken or not. You know, on some level, I wish they were. Then I'd have a good excuse for not writing.

Fact is, I'm so saddened by this years team that I can't really bring myself to spend the time blogging about them. I'm disgusted, disappointed, bummed, feeling like I've been taken, wrought with anger ... and yet I remain a Giant's fan.

I'm hoping that a wake up does happen ... that next years outfield is Ort, Lewis, Schier ... with a Winn as mentor. For now, I do want them to drop some more games and toss in the flag. And then, hopefully, trade some of the old baggage for unproven prospects.

Who should go? It might be easier to say who should stay.

Have a good week.

Status update on the Scottsdale wager

As a quick reminder, please remember all the naysayers from '06 ...

saying I never had a chance.

Well, look who's rolling in the $18 now baby!!

Anyway, here we are.

As of the 10th of May.

35 games in, 130 to go.

(Thanks Mike.)

beer ban

Banning beer? Hancock's death is sad. But, he's the person at fault.

I think MLB got caught with a hit in the cup after they praised this guy.

Afterall, he was drunk, speeding, without a seatbelt and on his cell phone.

Yeah, real role model for our kids of today.

The bigger question though, is why isn't baseball clamping down on the "leaded" coffee?

Or, the human growth hormone?

Priortize the stuff, get it right and get it out.

Nine in a row

Okay, I’ve been asleep. Fact is, well maybe they’re okay! I can’t invest in the Gigantes like I did last year. Too much pain with the June Swoon and eventual bummer of a season. I was laughing out loud, looking at something on MLB.com this morning. Check this out : http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/standings?year=season_2007&type=wild+card Yep, the wild card standings are already out. And, the Nationals are almost out of it, with 140 games left. P.S. This was a lousy post. Don’t know why someone would feel compelled to read another one. But, I’ll try harder next time. Sorry!

whoop de do ... sausage fest in maryvale ...

Very eventful day today, here in Maryvale.

Not only did we see the Brewers tilt up against your
San Francisco Gigantes ...

but the Giants won, running their record to 7-2 for the spring.

Yes, it's the spring ... still makes you smile and hope, right?!!

But, the best part, Cecilia got to hang out with her favorite sausage, the Chorizo.

Even better, she got his autograph. And, his buddies ...

... yes, a good day for all ...

A's vs. Royals ...

So, Caelan and I saw the "other" league today. Even though he's only going to be eight weeks old on Wednesday, just saying the words "designated hitter" make his skin crawl. He cried when Mike Piazza came to the plate for the first time. Coincidence, or connection. You be the judge.

Thursday, it's back to see the senior circuit. Yep, pitchers trying to bunt ...