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2008 San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions

Contributor: Eric Seidman, mvn.com/mlb-stats

2007 Record: 71-91

2007 Summary: Barry Bonds broke the all-time home run record forever immortalizing Mike Bacsik and putting to rest any talk of performance-enhancing drugs. Or stirring up talk of performance-enhancing drugs. I guess it depends if you're a San Francisco fan or not. The season proved to be the final chapter in his storied career in San Francisco. With the ageless wonder Bonds the Giants trotted out an otherwise ineffective and old lineup, complete with mega-investment Barry Zito heading the rotation.

Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum more than made up for Zito's struggles however both were shorted by run support and a lack of bullpen help. Cain proved to be the unluckiest pitcher in baseball as he went 7-16 while pitching very well in 24 of his 32 starts.

Throughout all of the Bonds hoopla it was seemingly lost that this team has no farm system, average veterans, and no real general direction. With Bonds gone they now lack an identity, as well.

2008 Key Additions: Aaron Rowand, Keiichi Yabu (?)

2008 Key Losses: Barry Bonds

2008 Starting Lineup:
1. Roberts
2. Durham
3. Winn
4. Molina
5. Rowand
6. Castillo
7. Aurilia
8. Bocock

2008 Starting Rotation: Zito, Cain, Lincecum, Valdez, Sanchez, Lowry-DL

2008 Closer: Brian Wilson

2008 MVP: Um... well... hm... Keiichi Yabu? In all seriousness, this team will need everyone to have career years just to reach the .500 mark.

The Giants will be successful if: they realize the current team cannot be successful and begin a rebuilding phase.

2008 Season Prediction: Last place, worst team in the NL. Cain will pitch well enough to win 18-20 games and will struggle to win 11. Zito will continue his struggles to the point that he's placed on the DL with an "injury." Aaron Rowand will come back down to Earth while in a pitcher's park and fans will wonder why he could not duplicate a career year from 2007 that he will never come close to again.

sfgate.com

Magowan stepping down as Giants' boss

Peter Magowan announced Friday he will retire as the Giants' managing general partner at the end of this season, ending a 16-year reign that brought to San Francisco a new ballpark, Barry Bonds, a World Series, and ultimately scorn as the team became the eye...

GIANTS ON DECK

TONIGHT Opponent: White Sox Time: 7:15 p.m. TV: Channel: 11 Pitchers: Floyd (3-2) vs. Sanchez (2-2) SATURDAY Opponent: White Sox Time: 6:05 p.m. TV: Channel: 11 Pitchers: Buehrle (1-5) vs. Zito (0-7) SUNDAY Opponent: White Sox Time: 1:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA+...

Giants not taking chances with Valdez's elbow

Merkin Valdez's "forearm tightness" has turned into a "strained elbow" and a trip to the disabled list. The right-handed reliever was sent to the DL, retroactive to May 13. He will have an MRI exam to determine the extent of the injury. Valdez's injury is...

sfgate.com

Change at the top

Peter Magowan will step down at the end...

Durham is in

From Henry Schulman at China Basin: ...

Who's got it better, Giants or A's?

This week's baseball poll in The...

insidebayarea.com

Laskey teaching — and learning

BILL LASKEY knows something about playing ball and competing at the highest level.

Big helping of humble pie Giants' Walker can't hold huge lead

SAN FRANCISCO — Tyler Walker turned 32 on Thursday, but it was not a happy birthday.

Valdez comback hits a detour

SAN FRANCISCO — Merkin Valdez's comeback trail hit a road bump Thursday.

contracosta.com

Walker blows it vs. Astros

Giants lose by one run after Houston roughs up the reliever on his birthday.

Pitcher Valdez on DL with right elbow strain

SAN FRANCISCO -- Merkin Valdez's comeback trail hit a road bump Thursday. The Giants reliever was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain, no small development considering Valdez's injury history.

Giants report

On deck: vs. Chicago White Sox PITCHING MATCHUPS TODAY: White Sox's Gavin Floyd (3-2, 3.32) vs. Giants' Jonathan Sanchez (2-2, 4.89), 7:15 p.m. TV: Chs.

mercurynews.com

Giants defeat Phillies 4-3 on Holm's 1st home run

Steve Holm purchased an unforgettable Mother's Day present Sunday. All it cost him was his helmet and his bat.

Zito faces Astros' ace

The Giants are nearing the quarter pole of the season, so it's no longer automatic that No. 1 starters match up against each other.

On deck for Giants: Houston Astros

ON DECK: HOUSTON ASTROS Site: AT&T Park. About the Astros: Houston is riding high after sweeping three games at Dodger Stadium and winning eight of its past nine.

mlb.com

Magowan announces retirement

Magowan announces retirement

Pierzynski ready for San Fran return

Pierzynski ready for San Fran return

mvn.com/mlb-giants

Giants Draft Day Speculation

With Draft Day swiftly approaching, much ado has been made about who the Giants should take with their 5th overall pick in the first round. The debate about drafting for need versus drafting for talent has raged, as many clamor for a position player, while others stand fast in their belief of drafting the [...]

Magowan to step down?

Rumor has begun to circulate through the Giants community that the Giants’ leadership will undergo a substantial shakeup in the near future. Peter Magowen, lightening-rod of our collective venom, will step down as managing director. Magowen has long been a polarizing figure. Oft hailed as the savior of [...]

The Fred Lewis Dilemma

It’s the bottom of the 9th inning. The Giants are down, and in need of a hit. Lefty Brian Fuentes of the Rockies is on the mound. Fred Lewis, the Giants’ best hitter this season is due up, and throngs of fans rejoice throughout San Francisco. To much fanfare, Lewis strides [...]

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