Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Good Story

Shawn Estes made his first start since 2006 tonight for the Padres and he picked up the win, his first since 2005. Despite giving up a leadoff home run to Alfonso Soriano, Estes allowed just two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings. It was also the 100th win of his career. It's hard to believe that Estes is 35 years old, as we'll always remember him as the dashing young lefty who won 19 games in 1997. Congratulations Shawn, you'll always be one of our favorite Giants.


It has been difficult to be a Giants fan these last several years - losing records, injuries, and bad contracts. We may be critical - but we stand by our team through good times and bad. The Giants remain one of the most storied franchises in the history of baseball and have a crop of new stars ready to add new pages to the Giants history books. Lincecum, Cain, Sanchez, Wilson and Sandoval are giving us reasons to be excited. Times may not always be stellar, but the Giants always give us something to talk about.