Tag Archives: Madison Bumgarner

Episode 76: Ultimate Brisbee

Episode 76: Ultimate Brisbee is out!

In the seventy-sixth episode, Thomas and Danny talk to Blogfather Grant Brisbee of McCoveyChronicles.com about Pablo Sandoval’s injury, Conor Gillaspie’s potential, Aubrey Huff’s return and effects on Brandon Belt, Tim Lincecum’s decline, Madison Bumgarner’s contract, the bullpen’s struggles, and expectations for Freddy Sanchez.

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San Francisco Giants: Their Optimal Second-Half Starting Rotation

 

The fact that the San Francisco Giants finished the first half 12 games above .500 is no fluke.

Despite having the third-worst offense in the league based on runs scored and the second-worst offense based on OPS, the defending world champs went into the All-Star break in first place in the NL West, with a healthy three-game lead over the upstart Arizona Diamondbacks.

Three of the Giants’ five All-Stars came from the pitching rotation, which was well-deserved. Through Wednesday’s game, the rotation has a 3.19 ERA and has earned quality starts in 65 out of their 99 starts.

Still, with the Ryan Vogelsong far outperforming expectations and the uncertainty of Jonathan Sanchez and Barry Zito, the rotation is in a bit of flux.

Here is how I see the ideal starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break. Continue reading

Episode 32: Simply Splashing

Episode 32: Simply Splashing, is out!

In the thirty-second episode, Danny talks with Splashing Pumpkins author Julian Levine about Madison Bumgarner’s return to dominance, Jonathan Sanchez’s future, potential roster moves, and the wisdom of trades.

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Go Giants!