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cochrane · 05-19-2008, 12:45 PM

Week Five: 5/1-5/7

5/1: SF 9 @ ARI 10 - LP: Feliciano (0-2, 6.97 ERA), BS: Feliciano (1); HR: Bonds (7) [739]
I'll start off with some good news: Fred Lewis won Rookie of the Month for the National League in April. It was announced today and the clubhouse celebrated a little bit before batting practice. I sprung for the plaque and we decided we were going to honor him when we returned to San Francisco on Thursday. Also, Ryan Zimmerman made the flight from Dulles to Phoenix to join the team following the trade I made with their GM. I had to re-DFA Feliz in order to make room on the 25-man roster and get him off the 40-man roster to make room. This game was tied going into the third and then the Giants opened it up with a big inning of five runs. Frandsen led off with a line drive double, then Cain grounded out. Richardson singled Frandsen home. Lewis singled Richardson to second. Zimmerman grounded out, moving Lewis and Richardson over to second and third, respectively, and then Barry Bonds doubled them both home. Durham singles Bonds home (to watch Bonds run like that was amazing, but I swear I thought I heard his knees crunch), Aurilia moves Durham to third on another single, Molina's single scores Durham and moves Aurilia to third. Then the guy who opened the inning, Frandsen, returned to be struck out by the reliever, Adam Peterson. It was a great inning to watch. In the end, though, Pedro Feliciano, my New York pickup, blew the save in the eighth, giving up four runs when we were up by three. Heartbreaking loss and I can only hope we can salvage this two-game series tomorrow with a win.

5/2: SF 4 @ ARI 5 (10 innings) - LP: Valverde (0-1, 1.86 ERA); HR: Molina (6)
Morris had a decent outing today, managing to hold on to a tie through to the seventh inning before turning it over to the bullpen. Hennessey kept Arizona scoreless, and we were tied going into the ninth, when Valverde took the ball. I guess Arizona knows their closer well, because in the bottom of the tenth, with Chad Tracy on third and Hairston on second, Stephen Drew singled in the winning run to win the game. We're headed home to play the Padres, and all I can day is that Zimmerman's becoming a fast friend among the players and staff.

5/3: SD 0 @ SF 1 - WP: Atchison (1-0, 2.45 ERA), SV: Valverde (7, 1.69 ERA)
Zito must've heard my disappointment somehow, because for nearly five innings today, he looked good. Real good. He went 4.2 IP, with 7 Ks, allowing only 3 hits. His curveball was working good. My only disappointment with today's win was the fact that he didn't stay in long enough to get the win, but as he pitched nearly 100 by the second out, Boch didn't want to risk blowing his arm out too soon. Scott Atchinson, whom we picked up in free agency in the off season, came in to take over and he was determined to make sure Zito's hard work didn't go to waste. He stayed in for 2 1/3 innings, struck out three, and threw nearly 40 pitches. Correia came in to take over, maintaining the shutout for the rest of the inning. Feliciano, desperate to redeem himself for Tuesday's debacle, also picked up a Hold. Valverde came in and took a little while to settled down, walking two, but he got his three outs and earned a save. Ryan Zimmerman had the lone RBI; knocking in Antoan Richardson from second in the bottom of the first. All goose eggs from there, but one run did it for us and the fans were grateful.

5/4: SD 3 @ SF 8 - WP: Lincecum (2-2, 4.76 ERA); HR: Richardson (1), Molina (7)
Let's hear it for the boy! Tiny Tim Lincencum (9.0 IP, 9 K) goes complete game once more, but this time, it's a win. He duked it out against Greg Maddux and came out on top, thanks to the offense. Though I thought he should've been declared as Player of the Game, they went with Antoan Richardson (4-4, .561, HR, 3 RBIs, 4 R, 4 SB). Richardson muscled it right over the left field fence into the second row of seats to drive in three runs, and he was all smiles. The fan even brought it back to him after the game, which I thought was really nice of them. I took his name down and passed it to the front office to maybe get him a signed picture or ball. It was a special moment for Antoan, because his family flew in from Nassau to watch him play this weekend. Rich Aurilia was injured while running the bases in the fourth inning, we placed him on the 15-day DL giving us an opportunity to activate Noah Lowry from the DL.

Note: I finally dumped Tyler Walker off to the Yankees, receiving a couple of minor leaguers in return.

5/5: MIL 1 @ SF 10 - WP: Cain (4-2, 5.20 ERA); HR: Molina (8), Durham (7)
Not to be outdone by his younger counterpart, Matt Cain (9.0 IP, 9 K) stepped up and gave the bullpen a second day off, earning a CG. And he earned SION's PotG honors. If I had to pick a runner-up, I'd go with Kevin "The Ocho" Frandsen. He was all over the ball today, with a double and a triple, driving in two of the ten RBIs. Molina also showed off his bat, with two singles and a two-run homer, driving in two RBIs. Durham grand-slammed off of Jose Capellan in the bottom of the fourth, which drove the fans absolutely nuts. Outstanding Saturday afternoon at the ballpark.

5/6: MIL 7 @ SF 5 - LP: Atchison (1-1, 3.75), BS: Lowry (1, 8.10 ERA)
I have to hand it to Ned Yost. After getting decimated yesterday, he adjusted very quickly. First, they took Antoan Richardson's speed off the table, by playing him shallow. It forced him to try and hit the ball into the outfield, but all he seemed to hit were groundballs to second or third. We're going to need to work on his hitting a bit more, as I expect this isn't the first team we'll face who will adjust themselves accordingly. Without Richardson or Lewis (day off) tearing up the base paths, there was no one to single in as before. Boch tried to adjust his game plan, but I think Yost had his number. Liriano did a yeoman's job in the first six innings, but Noah Lowry blew the lead in the eighth and then Atchison just had a bad hand dealt to him in the ninth. Tough loss, but I hope they learn from it.

5/7: MIL 9 @ SF 3 - LP: Morris (2-4, 4.24 ERA); HR: Gonzalez (1), Molina (9)
Antoan Richardson was honored by the National League, as their Player of the Week for last week's performance. I'm proud of our rookies; they're proving to be good decisions in spite of the losses. And speaking of losses... Unfortunately, it just wasn't Morris' night. He gave up an early lead to the Brew Crew in the first three innings of the game. Going into the top of the fourth, they led 4-1 and Morris came out with two on, and Atchison couldn't hold them. Feliciano came in, gave up three more and it was downhill from there. Boch started Luis Gonzalez at third tonight, to give Zimmerman the night off, and he hit his first HR of the season, a solo homer to center. Molina also managed a solo HR to right field. Well, we have an off day tomorrow before we play Houston on Wednesday. Boch has a team meeting tomorrow morning and I hope that it does some good.

Standings:

Team News:
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007
-CF F. Lewis honored: Wins the MLB NL Rookie of the Month Award.

Friday, May 4th, 2007
-A. Richardson goes 4-4 against the San Diego Padres, with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored.

Saturday, May 5th, 2007
-A. Richardson goes 4-4 against the Milwaukee Brewers, with 0 RBI and 2 runs scored.

Monday, May 7th, 2007
-RF A. Richardson honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.

Transactions:

San Francisco Giants:

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Traded 25-year old minor league starting pitcher A. Murray, 25-year old minor league closer E. Threets and 24-year old minor league left fielder A. Wishy to the Washington Nationals, getting 22-year old third baseman R. Zimmerman in return.
Designated 3B P. Feliz for assignment.
Placed 3B R. Zimmerman on the active roster.

Friday, May 4, 2007

Placed 1B R. Aurilia on the 15-day disabled list.
Placed SP N. Lowry on the active roster.
Activated SP N. Lowry from the disabled list.
Traded 31-year old reliever T. Walker to the New York (A) Yankees, getting 28-year old minor league third baseman A. Cannizaro and 20-year old minor league third baseman M. Vechionacci in return.
Demoted 3B A. Cannizaro to Double A Connecticut.
Demoted SP J. English to Double A Connecticut.

Major League Baseball:

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed MR D. Slaten to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $360,000.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Recalled 3B B. Harris from Triple A Durham.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Demoted 3B J. Maxwell to Triple A Durham.
Cleveland Indians: 1B F. Tatis was designated for assignment, placed on waivers and taken off the 40-man roster.
Cleveland Indians: Recalled SS M. Rouse from Triple A Buffalo.
Detroit Tigers: Recalled LF B. Watson from Triple A Toledo.
Detroit Tigers: CF T. Redman was designated for assignment and placed on irrevocable waivers.
Kansas City Royals: Assigned SS A. Prieto to Double A Wichita.
Los Angeles (A) Angels: Purchased the contract of CF R. Willits from Triple A Salt Lake.
Los Angeles (A) Angels: Optioned 3B B. Specht to Triple A Salt Lake.
Los Angeles (A) Angels: Assigned LF W. Madrigal to Triple A Salt Lake.
Oakland Athletics: Assigned CF B. Sellier to Triple A Sacramento.
Seattle Mariners: Recalled 3B A. Fox from Triple A Tacoma.
Seattle Mariners: CF J. Ellison was designated for assignment and placed on irrevocable waivers.
Texas Rangers: Assigned MR F. Francisco to Triple A Oklahoma.
Atlanta Braves: Recalled 1B J. Jurries from Triple A Richmond.
Atlanta Braves: Assigned MR C. Almanzar to Triple A Richmond.
Atlanta Braves: Optioned 1B C. Wilson to Triple A Richmond.
Washington Nationals: Purchased the contract of CL E. Fruto from Triple A Columbus.
Washington Nationals: Optioned MR S. Rivera to Triple A Columbus.
Washington Nationals: Assigned 2B B. Castro to Double A Harrisburg.
New York (N) Mets: Placed CF C. Beltran on the 60-day disabled list.
New York (N) Mets: Recalled CF J. Ramirez from Triple A New Orleans.
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated CF J. Werth from the disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies: Recalled CL B. Sanches from Triple A Ottawa.
Philadelphia Phillies: RF J. Sosa was designated for assignment and placed on waivers (from active).
Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned MR A. Alfonseca to Triple A Ottawa.
St. Louis Cardinals: Recalled MR R. Rincon from Triple A Memphis.
St. Louis Cardinals: Recalled RF E. Marrero from Triple A Memphis.
St. Louis Cardinals: Optioned MR C. Paronto to Triple A Memphis.
St. Louis Cardinals: Optioned 2B A. Miles to Triple A Memphis.
Colorado Rockies: Recalled CF C. Sullivan from Triple A Colorado Springs.
Colorado Rockies: Optioned SS K. Matsui to Triple A Colorado Springs.
Colorado Rockies: Assigned SP D. Bautista to Double A Tulsa.
Colorado Rockies: Assigned MR Z. McClellan to Double A Tulsa.
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers: Assigned MR H. Kuo to Triple A Las Vegas.
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers: Assigned SS E. Riggs to Triple A Las Vegas.
Washington Nationals: Recalled 3B J. Sandberg from Triple A Columbus.

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Kansas City Royals: Signed CL O. Dotel to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $660,000.
Cincinnati Reds: Placed SS B. Phillips on the 15-day disabled list.
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled 2B J. Hernandez from Triple A Louisville.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed CL Y. Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list.
Baltimore Orioles: Placed CF L. Scott on the 15-day disabled list.

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

Colorado Rockies: Signed SP B. Kim to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $480,000.
Toronto Blue Jays: Purchased the contract of LF D. Hollins from Triple A Syracuse.
Toronto Blue Jays: Optioned LF J. Griffin to Triple A Syracuse.
Florida Marlins: Placed SP S. Olsen on the 15-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins: Recalled SP S. Mitre from Triple A Albuquerque.
Colorado Rockies: Activated RF M. Holliday from the disabled list.
Colorado Rockies: Optioned CF C. Sullivan to Triple A Colorado Springs.
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers: Placed SS R. Furcal on the 15-day disabled list.
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers: Recalled SS J. Guzman from Triple A Las Vegas.

Friday, May 4th, 2007

San Diego Padres: Signed CL T. Hoffman to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $22,640,000.
Baltimore Orioles: Signed SP J. Wright to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $480,000.
Toronto Blue Jays: Placed CF V. Wells on the 15-day disabled list.
Toronto Blue Jays: Recalled CF J. Griffin from Triple A Syracuse.
Kansas City Royals: Placed C R. Doumit on the 15-day disabled list.
Kansas City Royals: Recalled C J. LaRue from Triple A Omaha.
Toronto Blue Jays: Placed SP D. Romero on the 60-day disabled list.
Seattle Mariners: Assigned CF J. Bubela to Triple A Tacoma.
Seattle Mariners: Assigned CF J. Ellison to Triple A Tacoma.
Seattle Mariners: Assigned C J. Jacobitz to Triple A Tacoma.

Saturday, May 5th, 2007

San Diego Padres: Signed SP D. Wells to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $3,000,000.
Los Angeles (A) Angels: Activated 3B M. Izturis from the disabled list.
Los Angeles (A) Angels: Optioned SS B. Wood to Triple A Salt Lake.
Los Angeles (A) Angels: Assigned LF A. Rosario to Triple A Salt Lake.
Los Angeles (A) Angels: Assigned SS E. Aybar to Double A Arkansas.
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers: Placed 1B N. Garciaparra on the 15-day disabled list.
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers: Recalled 2B S. Garcia from Triple A Las Vegas.

Sunday, May 6th, 2007

Kansas City Royals: Placed CF D. DeJesus on the 15-day disabled list.
Kansas City Royals: Placed 3B M. Teahen on the 15-day disabled list.
Kansas City Royals: Purchased the contract of SS M. Aviles from Triple A Omaha.
Kansas City Royals: Recalled 1B J. Perry from Triple A Omaha.
Kansas City Royals: Recalled 2B D. Murphy from Triple A Omaha.
Kansas City Royals: 1B R. Gload was designated for assignment and placed on irrevocable waivers.
Texas Rangers: Placed 2B R. Vazquez on the 15-day disabled list.
Texas Rangers: Recalled 3B M. Kata from Triple A Oklahoma.

Monday, May 7th, 2007

Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Placed CF R. Baldelli on the 15-day disabled list.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Recalled LF J. Owens from Triple A Durham.
Kansas City Royals: Recalled SS A. Berroa from Triple A Omaha.
Kansas City Royals: Optioned SS M. Aviles to Triple A Omaha.
Kansas City Royals: Assigned 2B I. Falu to Single A Wilmington.

Injuries:
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Cincinnati Reds: B. Phillips was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: strained rotator cuff muscle. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.