When we last left your San Francisco Giants they were busy pondering their '05 existence: whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of a season's outrageous fortune or to trade for more arms against a sea of losses? And your answer? Randy Winn. Well that and no Barry but was there anyone who didnt see that coming? (side note-- remember those theories out there that Barry was sitting this season out not because he was injured but because it was a way of disappearing when all the heat was on him? Totally buying it). more ›

After last season’s spirit-crushing, totally maddening season, Giants’ fans from around the Bay, like kids sitting on Santa’s lap, have all been screaming the same thing: “We want reliever! We want a shortstop! And we want a big-bopper to hit behind Barry!” Well, two out of three ain’t bad. After signing Omar Vizquel and Armando Benitez, the Giants made their next big free-agent move and signed…a catcher. And not only any catcher, but defensively stout, offensively deficient catcher Mike Matheny. Which means say buh-bye to A.J. Pierzynski, whose chattering demeanor and supposed lazy behavior made him the dreaded “clubhouse cancer.” It also means still no props for Yorvit Torrealba. Poor Yorvy keeps on waiting for his turn to be asked out to the dance, only to keep on watching as the Giants ask other, prettier catchers. more ›

The Cubs and Dodgers both lost last night, but, in one of the most painful games of the year, so did the Giants. To make matters worse, the Astros won, thereby giving themselves the lead in the NL Wild Card race. more ›