McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
Not much time for a ton of writing today, so I'll just ask your help for possible posts down the road. I'm trying to make a list of examples of the Giants ignoring minor league performance in their hitter evaluation process in the Brian Sabean era. Rich Aurilia -- Fine numbers for a AAA shortstop, blocked by Jose Vizcaino because he was the "get one free" part of the Jeff Kent trade. Todd...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 09/19/2009
Both Giants ' affiliate still in the post-season won their games, with these individual highlights: (a) Brian Bocock homered, doubled, and had a walk; (b) Thomas Neal reached base four times; (c) Mike McBryde had three hits; and (d) Paul Oseguera allowed 2 ER in 5.2 IP pitching at High Desert. AAA: Fresno ended its season on Labor Day AA: Connecticut defeated Akron 8-7 (but still trail 2-1 in the best-of-five...
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 09/19/2009
Brian Bocock hit a three-run double in the fourth inning and a solo home run in the eighth Friday night to power the San Jose Giants to a 7-5 victory over High Desert in Adelanto and a two-games-to-none lead in the California League championship series.
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
While one Giants ' affiliate won and the other lost its post-season game last night, individual highlights included these two performances: (a) Conor Gillaspie homered while reaching base in all four plate appearances, and (b) Mike McBryde had 3 XBHs and a single. AAA: Fresno ended its season on Labor Day AA: Connecticut lost to Akron 7-6 (having now lost the first two games at home) Connecticut: 2B...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 09/14/2009
Post-season victories for both Connecticut and San Jose included these individual highlights on the Giants ' farm: (a) Ari Ronick had 5.1 scoreless IP; (b) Paul Oseguera allowed just 1 R in 6.0 IP; (c) Brock Bond reached base four times; (d) Mike McBryde had three hits; and (e) Johnny Monell homered while collecting two hits in the same inning. AAA: Fresno ended its season on Labor Day AA: Connecticut...
Bakersfield.com (Free subscription) | 09/14/2009
SAN JOSE -- The Bakersfield Blaze saw a three-run lead and chance to tie its playoff series with the San Jose Giants washed away Sunday night. Johnny Monell homered to start a wild eight-run eighth inning and Brian Bocock contributed a three-run double as San Jose rallied to beat Bakersfield 8-3 at Municipal Stadium and take a 2-0 lead in the California League North Division playoffs.
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 08/20/2009
To Whom It May Concern; Edgar Renteria might be the worst starting position player in baseball. He’s at least in the discussion. Don’t take this as an attack on the idea behind his signing – I thought it was a good idea at the time . I regret that thought, and I wish there enough Lava Soap of the Mind to scrub it from my psyche, but I can’t complain about having Renteria on...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 08/10/2009
It's amazing how rare it is for me to think, boy, Pablo Sandoval really could have helped this team a lot more today. It's not that he's immune from oh-fers and double plays -- far from it. But when he's having a bad game, usually he's surrounded by so much wretchedness that it's hard to notice. Not so today. Bad game, Pablo. But keep your head up, as it's a noticeable anomaly. It's also amazing how...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 08/06/2009
Highlights from the Giants ' farm: (a) Buster Posey homered for the second straight day; (b) Ryan Rohlinger had four hits, including his 32nd double; (c,d) Matt Kinney and Ari Ronick both had 7.0 shutout IP; (e) Paul Oseguera allowed just 1 ER in 8.0 IP; (f) Brett Pill had three hits, including his 30th double; and (g) Hector Sanchez reached base in all four plate appearances. AAA: Fresno defeated...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 07/22/2009
Highlights from the Giants ' farm: (a) Thomas Neal had his 17th HR while reaching base three times: (b) Brian Bocock reached base four times; (c) Ben Snyder had 6 K in 4.1 scoreless IP in relief; and (d) Clay Timpner had three hits, including his 8th double. AAA: Fresno defeated Salt Lake 8-6 Fresno: CF Clay Timpner: 3 for 5, 2B, SO Fresno: 1B Jesus Guzman : 3 for 5, SO Fresno: RHP Matt Kinney : 4.2...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 07/19/2009
Highlights from the Giants ' farm: (a) Scott Barnes had 8.0 shutout IP; (b) Kevin Pucetas allowed just 1 ER in 7.0 IP; and (c,d) Ryan Rohlinger and Juan Ciriaco both had three hits for the Grizzlies, including Rohlinger's 7th HR and Ciriaco's walk in his other plate appearance. AAA: Fresno defeated Colorado Springs 6-4 Fresno: 3B Ryan Rohlinger: 3 for 4, HR Fresno: SS Juan Ciriaco: 3 for 3, 2B, BB...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 07/06/2009
Highlights from the Giants ' farm: (a) Mike McBryde had four hits, including three doubles; (b) Brian Bocock also had four hits, including a double; and (c) Tyler LaTorre also reached base four times. On the pitching side, honorable mention goes to Paul Oseguera and Aaron King, who both had solid starts. On the prospect front, Tim Alderson had a quality start with 3 ER in 6.0 IP. AAA: Fresno lost to...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
Highlights from the Giants ' farm: (a) Nick Noonan reached base in all four plate appearances; (b) Eugenio Velez homered while reaching base three times; (c) Kyle NIcholson allowed 1 ER in 8.0 IP; and (d) Jorge Bucardo had 6.0 shutout IP. AAA: Fresno lost to Sacramento 4-3 Fresno: CF Eugenio Velez: 3 for 5, HR, SB Fresno: 1B Jesus Guzman : 2 for 3, 2B, BB Fresno: SS Jake Wald: 1 for 3, HR, BB, SO Sacramento:...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 06/18/2009
Highlights from the Giants ' farm: (a) Scott Barnes had a fairly dominant start, including a season-high 9 K; (b) Charlie Culberson homered and singled; and (c) Buster Posey had three singles to reach base safely three times for the fifth straight game. High honorable mention goes to (d,e) Brett Pill and Brian Bocock who each had a double among their three hits. Lowlight? Let's just say that Clay Timpner...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 06/14/2009
No obvious hightlights by the Giants ' farmhands last night. (a,b) Lefties Madison Bumgarner and Craig Clark both allowed just one run through five innings but then two runs in the 6th inning, which they both failed to complete. Among hitters on the four full-season affiliates, (c,d,e) there were just three who reached base three times each: Antoan Richardson, Thomas Neal, and Buster Posey ; and there...
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