Odds and Ends
Lots of small news items today, nothing that I think merits a whole post.
- Barry Zito looked much better yesterday, allowing just one run in three innings. The Giants lost to Kansas City, however, 3-1.
- Kevin Frandsen is out as the starting shortstop, after looking completely lost there for the first week of Cactus League play. He will go back to competing for time at second and third. According to the Chronicle, the competition for shortis now between minor-leaguers Brian Bocock, Emmanuel Burris, and Ivan Ochoa. I would like to see if Eugenio Velez can fare any better than Frandsen, as he is more major-league-ready than any of our other options. I think at this point we have to hope Omar makes a speedy recovery.
- Ken Rosenthal (who, until recently I thought was just Fox Sports' annoying sideline reporter, but is actually a pretty reliable baseball writer) reports that the Giants are willing to discuss trades for about a dozen players, including Ray Durham, Rich Aurilia, Randy Winn, and Steve Kline.
- SI's Jon Heyman says the White Sox are not happy with what the Giants are offering for Joe Crede, and that they may wait until the trade deadline. Could this be code for, "Noah Lowry walked nine fucking guys in one inning"?
- Bullpen Update: After a series of poor outings, Scott Williamson was released and Randy Messenger was re-assigned to minor league camp. While I'm a little surprised Messenger was sent down so early, it's a sign that management is willing to give someone else a chance. Speaking of which, Merkin Valdez struck out all three hitters he faced yesterday and has thrown four scoreless innings this Spring. He is out of options. The Giants need to find a spot for him.
- As expected, 17-year old super-prospect Angel Villalona will play first base rather than third for Augusta, the Giants' Class A affiliate.
- Barry Zito looked much better yesterday, allowing just one run in three innings. The Giants lost to Kansas City, however, 3-1.
- Kevin Frandsen is out as the starting shortstop, after looking completely lost there for the first week of Cactus League play. He will go back to competing for time at second and third. According to the Chronicle, the competition for shortis now between minor-leaguers Brian Bocock, Emmanuel Burris, and Ivan Ochoa. I would like to see if Eugenio Velez can fare any better than Frandsen, as he is more major-league-ready than any of our other options. I think at this point we have to hope Omar makes a speedy recovery.
- Ken Rosenthal (who, until recently I thought was just Fox Sports' annoying sideline reporter, but is actually a pretty reliable baseball writer) reports that the Giants are willing to discuss trades for about a dozen players, including Ray Durham, Rich Aurilia, Randy Winn, and Steve Kline.
- SI's Jon Heyman says the White Sox are not happy with what the Giants are offering for Joe Crede, and that they may wait until the trade deadline. Could this be code for, "Noah Lowry walked nine fucking guys in one inning"?
- Bullpen Update: After a series of poor outings, Scott Williamson was released and Randy Messenger was re-assigned to minor league camp. While I'm a little surprised Messenger was sent down so early, it's a sign that management is willing to give someone else a chance. Speaking of which, Merkin Valdez struck out all three hitters he faced yesterday and has thrown four scoreless innings this Spring. He is out of options. The Giants need to find a spot for him.
- As expected, 17-year old super-prospect Angel Villalona will play first base rather than third for Augusta, the Giants' Class A affiliate.
Labels: Rumors, Spring Training
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