Baseball Musings (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008
A line drive to the knee forced Tim Lincecum out of the game against the Astros: The 24-year-old Lincecum fell to the ground as manager Bruce Bochy and the team's medical staff rushed to check on him. Lincecum limped off...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008
No, the Giants didn't abandon their youth movement after two games. Shortstop Ivan Ochoa rested because Omar Vizquel still will be starting twice a week, manager Bruce Bochy said, and left fielder Fred Lewis got to rest his sore foot. Sunday was a day game...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008
No, the Giants didn't abandon their youth movement after two games. Shortstop Ivan Ochoa rested because Omar Vizquel still will be starting twice a week, manager Bruce Bochy said, and left fielder Fred Lewis got to rest his sore foot. Sunday was a day game...
Baseball Musings (Free subscription) | 08/03/2008
The Padres lost to the Giants Saturday night as Barry Zito pitched eight scoreless innings. When manager Bruce Bochy jogged to the mound with two outs in the eighth inning, he didn't want to pull Barry Zito even though the...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/03/2008
When manager Bruce Bochy jogged to the mound with two outs in the eighth inning, he didn't want to pull Barry Zito even though the Padres' scariest hitter, Adrian Gonzalez, was coming up with two runners aboard. "That was his ballgame at that point," said...
Talking Points with Tim Kawakami (Free subscription) | 08/03/2008
I rip the guy when he keeps Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain in the games too long, so I’d better defend Bruce Bochy when he gets ripped by Loud Giants Fans for doing the right thing–being cautious with Lincecum above all else. I guess I’m mostly talking about my ol’ radio pal... Continue reading...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/02/2008
One day after the trade deadline, the posting of Friday's lineup was much anticipated, and Giants manager Bruce Bochy not only leaned toward youth, but vowed to stick with it. He seemed to mean it this time. Fred Lewis was introduced as the new No. 3 hitter,...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/02/2008
The posting of Friday's lineup was much anticipated, and manager Bruce Bochy not only leaned toward youth but vowed to stick with it. He seemed to mean it this time. Compared with three-quarters of the starting infield, all rookies, pitcher Tim Lincecum...
Talking Points with Tim Kawakami (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
I can’t believe Bruce Bochy has been playing Omar Vizquel every day, and Jose Castillo at second base, and Rich Aurilia every day because he actually thinks he’s showcasing them for today’s trade deadline. That’s silliness. The more you play these guys–with the... Continue reading...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
When manager Bruce Bochy came trotting to the mound to visit Matt Cain with NL saves leader Brian Wilson already warming up, it looked as if Cain's fine day might be done.
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
After Matt Cain's four-hitter subdued Washington 1-0 at China Basin on Thursday afternoon, Giants manager Bruce Bochy was asked if he remembered the last time one of his pitchers had thrown a complete game. No, you'd have to give me a few minutes, Bochy...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Project Youth Manager Bruce Bochy, on the Giants' shedding of years: Second base: The brass has decided that Eugenio Velez -- will get most of the starts at second base now that Ray Durham is gone. The organization had been pushing Velez into the outfield but...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Giants manager Bruce Bochy sat down with Omar Vizquel on Tuesday and told the 11-time Gold Glove shortstop he will play less in the season's second half.
Cardinals Best News Links (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
Jason Marquis(Cubs): The Cubs had a runner on and one out in the eighth inning of a scoreless game, and San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy had to chose between facing Derrek Lee or Aramis Ramirez. Ramirez Comes Through For Cubs Matt Ginter(Indians): With reigning American League Cy Young Award winner CC Sabathia dealt to the Brewers, the Indians have a hole in their rotation that needs to be filled....
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/09/2008
Eugenio Velez returned to Fresno with his confidence, which was shot when he was demoted in mid-May. Manager Bruce Bochy said Triple-A manager Dan Rohn reported that Velez was swinging the bat well and playing good defense, although his baserunning,...
