<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Giantsportal News</title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com</link><description>San Francisco Giants Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2606.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Kevin Frandsen was recalled from Class AAA Fresno to replace INF Juan Uribe, who was placed on the bereavement list with a family issue. Frandsen had a solid spring training but lost the battle at second base to Emmanuel Burriss. Frandsen hit .291 w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2607.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants' new stopper: Matt Cain. After losing three in a row to the high-scoring Mets, the Giants entered the finale of the four-game series desperately hoping to avert a sweep. Cain and three relievers combined on a five-hit shutout, and the Giants we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2608.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Wilson earned his ninth save with a scoreless ninth inning, a good sign for Wilson after he lost games Thursday and Friday after entering the final inning and turning tie scores into deficits. They're his only two losses of the season. --LHP R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frandsen is back, but for how long? ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/frandsen-is-back-but-for-how-long-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Frandsen rented a San Francisco apartment with views of downtown and the Golden Gate Bridge this spring. On Sunday, he finally picked up the keys.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cain puts the brakes on N.Y., avoids sweep]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cain-puts-the-brakes-on-n-y-avoids-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The minute Barry Bonds went into Baseball exile, the producers of ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" glanced back at China Basin and said, "Nice knowing ya."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guzman might DH for Giants in Seattle ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/guzman-might-dh-for-giants-in-seattle-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giants fans desperate for a hitter might get their wish this week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cain shuts down Mets, Giants finally beat Mets]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cain-shuts-down-mets-giants-finally-beat-mets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Pelfrey kicked the mound in frustration after his third balk and nearly fell. That's the way his difficult day went."I almost tripped when I did that," the Mets starter said with a chuckle. Yes, he took it all good naturedly.While Pelfrey struggled w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 2, Mets 0]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-2-mets-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Cain didn't have to be perfect to slow down the mighty Mets. His defense sure did.Cain stymied the Mets and singled in a run to help his cause, and the San Francisco Giants ended an eight-game losing streak to New York with a 2-0 victory Sunday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cain recovers to help Giants cool Mets]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cain-recovers-to-help-giants-cool-mets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Cain stymied the mighty Mets and singled in a run to help his cause, and the San Francisco Giants ended an eight-game losing streak to New York with a 2-0 victory Sunday night.Bengie Molina also had an RBI single as San Francisco snapped a four-game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants can't hold lead in loss to Mets ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-can-t-hold-lead-in-loss-to-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants fattened up with early games against NL West opponents like the Padres and Diamondbacks, whose hitting actually ranks below theirs in some glamour categories.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Giants Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-giants-preview-2598.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets found out Saturday that they'd be without the injured Carlos Delgado for a while, a loss that would seem to leave a big hole in the middle of their lineup.The San Francisco Giants can attest New York will be just fine without him.Led by ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 9, Giants 6 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-9-giants-6-2599.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson plans to bury himself in the film room between starts to figure out what's going wrong.The Big Unit knows his pursuit of 300 wins could take a while if he doesn't get on track.Johnson dug himself an early hole against New York and ace Johan ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santana not great, but gets 5th win for Mets]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/santana-not-great-but-gets-5th-win-for-mets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson's pursuit of 300 wins will take a little longer.Johnson dug himself an early hole against New York and ace Johan Santana, and the potent Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-6 on Saturday.Carlos Beltran hit a pair of doubles and drove in thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets steal another one from Giants ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-steal-another-one-from-giants-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SANFRANCISCO TheGiants fattened up with early games against NL West opponents such as the Padres and Diamondbacks, whose hitting actually ranks below theirs in some glamour categories.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 8, Giants 6: How they scored ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-8-giants-6-how-they-scored-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[how they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renteria won't go on DL -- for now ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/renteria-won-t-go-on-dl-for-now-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Shortstop Edgar Renteria avoided the disabled list, but he will miss the remainder of this weekend's series against the Mets. Manager Bruce Bochy doesn't expect Renteria to start any of the three games in San Diego next week, either.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON TELEVISION ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/on-television-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All times Eastern]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2605.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Wilson, after entering in the ninth and taking a loss two straight nights, was given a vote of confidence by manager Bruce Bochy. "We need him. We need him to go out and pitch well. His stuff is fine, but he's run into some deep counts and mad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2588.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Wilson, after entering in the ninth and taking a loss two straight nights, was given a vote of confidence by manager Bruce Bochy. "We need him. We need him to go out and pitch well. His stuff is fine, but he's run into some deep counts and mad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2589.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants, who have an otherwise anemic offense, have done a good job getting run support for Tim Lincecum. That includes Friday. Lincecum gave up a first-inning run, but the Giants scored four in the bottom of the first and added a Fred Lewis homer in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2590.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Emmannuel Burriss was drilled Friday night by a RHP Tim Lincecum foul ball, which hit Burriss in the back of his head. Burriss was in the on-deck circle at the time and stumbled into the dugout after getting hit. He was examined by a trainer and stay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another meltdown caps painful stretch]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/another-meltdown-caps-painful-stretch.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Did theGiants build their ballpark on an old burial ground? Are the spirits of the aggrieved finally deciding to go all Amityville on this franchise?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Giants Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-giants-preview-2592.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson hopes to move a step closer to a milestone that may not be seen again for a very long time. To get there, however, he'll have to beat one of the best pitchers in the game.Johnson seeks his 299th victory Saturday as the San Francisco Giants t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 8, Giants 6]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-8-giants-6.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In any type of game on either coast, not much slows down the New York Mets these days.Not big injuries, not road trips, not opposing catchers, not early deficits - and definitely not San Francisco closer Brian Wilson, who has twice been trampled by the Me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets rally to beat Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-rally-to-beat-giants.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield scored the go-ahead run on San Francisco closer Brian Wilson's throwing error in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets rallied from an early four-run deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Giants on Friday night.David Wright of the Mets had ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 6, Giants 6]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-6-giants-6.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giants manager Bruce Bochy and Mets manager Jerry Manuel have been ejected about 10 minutes apart in the late innings of New York's game at San Francisco.Bochy was ejected after the seventh inning for arguing when Pablo Sandoval struck out on a pitch that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[STOLEN AWAY ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/stolen-away-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO (AP) David Wright hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning and finished with four of New York's franchise-record seven stolen bases, leading the Mets to a 7-4 victory over theSanFranciscoGiants on Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2579.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jonathan Sanchez hadn't surrendered any earned runs at home, but he gave up four in 5 2/3 innings Thursday. It was evident Sanchez wasn't going to pitch deep into the game after throwing 30 pitches in the first inning. --Mets pitching coach Dan Wart]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2580.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria felt a tight right hamstring in the final steps of his infield single in the eighth inning Thursday, and Eugenio Velez pinch-ran for him. Renteria will have an MRI on Friday and is expected to miss at least a little bit of time. He'll ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2581.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Mets celebrated their 7-4 victory in San Francisco on Thursday, the Giants wondered what happened to them. For the first time since 1999, a team swiped seven bases against the Giants. David Wright had four of the Mets' seven steals. Three of the te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets steal team-record 7 bases in win over Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-steal-team-record-7-bases-in-win-over-giants.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Wright felt the circumstances were perfect for adding some finesse to New York's power game.Wright recorded four of the Mets' franchise-record seven stolen bases and hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning in a 7-4 victory over the San Fran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Giants Preview 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-giants-preview-2583.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Wright is playing a key role in helping the NL East-leading New York Mets withstand some key absences.The Mets third baseman looks to continue his hot hitting when he faces Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.Wright is 11 for 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 7, Giants 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-7-giants-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Beltran figured it was better to be aggressive than wait around.Beltran turned his one-out, ninth-inning double into an easy tiebreaking run by stealing third, one of New York's franchise-record seven stolen bases, and the Mets beat the San Francis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wright steals four bags as Mets top Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/wright-steals-four-bags-as-mets-top-giants.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Wright hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning and finished with four of New York's franchise-record seven stolen bases, leading the Mets to a 7-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.Wright had three hits and drove in tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce shows his age in recent meeting ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bruce-shows-his-age-in-recent-meeting-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - When one watches Jay Bruce and his accomplished, stylish Baseball demeanor, it is easy to forget he is only 22 years old, and when asked that very question, Bruce smiled and said, "Yeah, sometimes they do."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimmerman's hitting streak ends at 30 games ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/zimmerman-s-hitting-streak-ends-at-30-games-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Zimmerman stood before a pack of reporters and cameras, suddenly the center of attention for something he didn't do on the field Wednesday afternoon, and answered questions about not getting a base hit for the first time in 31 games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2570.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants didn't extend their winning streak over the Nationals, but they ended a streak by a National. A 6-3 loss Wednesday ended San Francisco's run of nine consecutive victories over Washington, dating to 2007. But in the game, Ryan Zimmerman went 0-f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2571.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria and 1B Travis Ishikawa were the only two Giants to get a hit off former Giants farmhand Shairon Martis, who threw seven innings Wednesday and improved to 5-0. At 19, he was traded to the Nationals in July 2006 for reliever LHP Mike Sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2572.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Fred Lewis was out of the lineup again with turf toe, but he hit a pinch RBI double in the ninth. Manager Bruce Bochy said he expects Lewis to return to the lineup Thursday. In Lewis' absence, Nate Schierholtz was added to the outfield mix, in right.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandoval smacks walk-off HR ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sandoval-smacks-walk-off-hr-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval did a face-plant trying to leg out a triple in the eighth inning Monday night, but theGiants rookie had no trouble keeping on his feet in the ninth.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Giants Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mets-giants-preview-2574.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Maine can't be too critical of his recent results, but the New York Mets right-hander would like to make it to the seventh inning in his next outing.Maine tries to win his fourth straight start Thursday night as the Mets take on the San Francisco Gia]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals 6, Giants 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/nationals-6-giants-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Ryan Zimmerman's 30-game hitting streak ended right before he could carry it home to Washington, he thinks the monthlong experience will benefit him for years to come.The Nationals' rising star also got a less tangible prize: A whole new apprecia]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats win but Zimmerman's hit streak comes to end]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/nats-win-but-zimmerman-s-hit-streak-comes-to-end.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Zimmerman's 30-game hitting streak ended when he went 0 for 3 with two walks, but Shairon Martis allowed two hits over seven sharp innings to remain unbeaten this season in the Washington Nationals' 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants how they scored ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-how-they-scored-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants notebook: Blake has no plans to apologize ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-notebook-blake-has-no-plans-to-apologize-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake said he didn't mean to disrespect Brian Wilson's late father or his faith by mimicking theGiants closer's arms-crossed gesture during Sunday's game, although Wilson probably shouldn't expect an apology.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/national-league-2561.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers teammates Rafael Furcal and Guillermo Mota have spoken to Manny Ramirez in the last couple of days, they said Tuesday, and both described the slugger as distraught over his 50-game suspension for violating Baseball's drug policy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2562.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson will try for his 299th win on Friday, but it'll be no easy task. The opposing pitcher in San Francisco will be Mets LHP Johan Santana. Johnson has done his best work at home this year, struggling in all three road starts. If he beats t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2563.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Osiris Matos was optioned to Class AAA Fresno, and the Giants recalled LHP Pat Misch. Matos pitched Monday and gave up a three-run homer in the ninth to Washington 3B Ryan Zimmerman. He had a 9.00 ERA in five appearances for San Francisco. Misch, wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2564.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval went from one extreme to the other. From, is he injured? To, he's the man. The Giants beat the Nationals 9-7 on Sandoval's game-ending, three-run homer in the bottom off the ninth. In the seventh, Sandoval appeared to have hurt himself runn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandoval's homer in 9th lifts Giants over Nats 9-7]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sandoval-s-homer-in-9th-lifts-giants-over-nats-9-7.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Zimmerman's hitting streak is stretching into its second month, but Washington's third baseman can't enjoy it much. The Nationals have the majors' worst record and a bullpen that makes far too many hitters look as good as Zimmerman himself.Pablo Sand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prep report: Redwood baseball turns tables on Novato, wins MCAL playoff game ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/prep-report-redwood-baseball-turns-tables-on-novato-wins-mcal-playoff-game-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Redwood High Baseball coach Stefan Wever in the hospital with a recurring health problem during theGiants first-round MCAL playoff game against Novato, his assistants decided against the old "win one for the Gipper" speech.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Giants Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/nationals-giants-preview-2567.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Zimmerman is in position to tie the Washington Nationals' franchise record for longest hitting streak. Despite that, he's still a member of the worst team in the majors.Zimmerman will have to deal with a revitalized Barry Zito in an attempt to help t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 9, Nationals 7]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-9-nationals-7.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval says he had never hit a game-ending homer at any point in his baseball journey from northern Venezuela to San Francisco.If he had ever tripped on the dirt and faceplanted while trying to stretch a double into a triple, he wasn't about to ad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats' Zimmerman runs hit streak to 30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/nats-zimmerman-runs-hit-streak-to-30.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval slugged a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, ending the San Francisco Giants' wild 9-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.Ryan Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 30 games with a first-inning single for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn didn't get a call from S.F. ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dunn-didn-t-get-a-call-from-s-f-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn would have been open to negotiating with theGiants over the winter, but he said they didn't express interest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National holiday for S.F.]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/national-holiday-for-s-f-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing the Nationals is good times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2554.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Wilson responded to Dodgers 3B Casey Blake, who homered off Wilson in the 12th inning Sunday and after the inning mocked the closer's crossed-arm gesture. Wilson crosses his arms after saves to acknowledge his faith and late father. "I have a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2555.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Emmanuel Burriss is the new leadoff hitter, and LF Fred Lewis was dropped to seventh. Burriss hit .407 over 15 games and leads the team with eight steals. Lewis had a quick start to the season but began struggling once he replaced RF Randy Winn at le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2556.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson won his 298th career game on Monday, an 11-7 victory over the Nationals. What's next? The Big Unit's next start is Saturday against Johan Santana and the Mets. If Johnson somehow gets win No. 299, he'd have a chance to go back to his roots f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DODGERS FYI 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-fyi-2557.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SanFranciscoGiants closer Brian Wilson said he wouldn't forget that Casey Blake mocked the cross-armed gesture he makes after every save as a tribute to his faith and deceased father.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 11, Nationals 7]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-11-nationals-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Randy Johnson closes in on a major pitching milestone, he's a bit worried about challenging another San Francisco great's achievements along the way."I'm on pace to catch Barry (Bonds) in home runs - giving them up, that is," the 45-year-old left-ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Giants Preview 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/nationals-giants-preview-2559.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a guy that entered this season a career .282 hitter, Ryan Zimmerman is sure making it look easy at the plate.Coming off his best game of the season, Zimmerman looks to extend his hitting streak to 30 games on Tuesday night when the Washington National]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimmerman boosts streak, but Giants roll]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/zimmerman-boosts-streak-but-giants-roll.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson struck out nine in his 298th career victory, and Randy Winn had three hits and scored three runs in the San Francisco Giants' 11-7 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.Ryan Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 29 games and w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.F. finds way to beat L.A. in 13 innings]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/s-f-finds-way-to-beat-l-a-in-13-innings.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rich Aurilia is not prone to overstatement. He usually tells it like it is, good or bad, so people should listen to his take on Sunday's 7-5, 13-inning victory against the Dodgers on Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.F. finds way to beat L.A. in 13 innings 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/s-f-finds-way-to-beat-l-a-in-13-innings-2545.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rich Aurilia is not prone to overstatement. He usually tells it like it is, good or bad, so people should listen to his take on Sunday's 7-5, 13-inning victory against theDodgers on Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2546.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Randy Winn had four hits, including a game-deciding, two-run single in the 13th inning. Winn is hitting .243, a drastic jump from .219 one day earlier. Manager Bruce Bochy has stuck with Winn rather than give RF Nate Schierholtz a prolonged look beca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2547.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants beat the Dodgers 7-5 in 13 innings Sunday. It was the last Giants-Dodgers game until Aug. 10 in San Francisco. That's a long time for bad blood to be simmering. The Giants weren't happy with Casey Blake's gestures in the Dodgers' dugout after h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2548.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum, who has never lost to the Dodgers, got a no-decision after giving up four runs (three earned) in six innings. He struck out eight batters and walked one. Lincecum had won three straight starts, including a 9-4 decision over the Dodgers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DODGERS FYI 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-fyi-2549.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked a question about his 12th- and 13th-inning collapse that cost theDodgers the final game of their three-game series with the San Francisco Giants, Guillermo Mota responded with a question of his own: Why was it that reporters only talk to relief pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Giants Preview 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/nationals-giants-preview-2550.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants finished 18 games below .500 last year but didn't have any problems dispatching the Washington Nationals.Currently on pace for their first winning record in five years, the Giants have to like their chances of continuing their dom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Dodgers 5(13)]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-7-dodgers-5-13-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The timing couldn't have been better for the San Francisco Giants, who came into Dodger Stadium for a three-game series just one day after Manny Ramirez received a 50-game suspension for using a banned drug.The Giants took two of three against their archr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants quiet Dodgers ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-quiet-dodgers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES (AP) Barry Zito outpitched Chad Billingsley to record his first win of the season on his sixth attempt, and the San Francisco Giants beat theLosAngelesDodgers 3-1 on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Dodgers Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-dodgers-preview-2537.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the San Francisco Giants were worried about reigning NL Cy Young award-winner Tim Lincecum after his first two starts, they aren't anymore.Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers' concerns about their Manny Ramirez-less offense seem to be easing.Still, Los ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stults hurls shutout as Dodgers top Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/stults-hurls-shutout-as-dodgers-top-giants.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Stults turned in his second career shutout. Center fielder Matt Kemp helped out with three outstanding defensive plays. Juan Pierre finished with three RBIs.There were plenty of stars in the Los Angeles Dodgers' first win since Manny Ramirez was susp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2539.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Bengie Molina homered twice on Thursday but was out of the lineup Friday because manager Bruce Bochy went with 3B Pablo Sandoval behind the plate. Sandoval has caught LHP Barry Zito three of his past four starts, and the other one was caught by Steve ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2540.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Wilson earned his seventh save, four of which required four outs. No. 4 came Friday. The Dodgers put two aboard in the eighth, and Wilson replaced RHP Merkin Valdez to face Casey Blake. Thirteen pitches later, Blake took a called strike three ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2541.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito was more outspoken than any other Giant in the wake of Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension -- even though his biggest words appeared on Twitter: "Manny's gone for 50 games, time for the Giants to capitalize." Sure enough, Zito faced the Dodgers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zito finally gets first win 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/zito-finally-gets-first-win-2542.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers conjured quite a magic trick. They made Manny Ramirez vanish. The Mannywood section at Dodger Stadium was gone for the series opener against theGiants. So were the posters bearing his image and the dreadlock wigs in the gift shop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Dodgers Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-dodgers-preview-2543.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As invincible as they appeared at home with Manny Ramirez in the lineup, the Los Angeles Dodgers haven't looked nearly as good there without him.After dropping consecutive games at home without their suspended slugger following a record-setting start at D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2527.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Bengie Molina homered twice on Thursday but was out of the lineup Friday because manager Bruce Bochy went with 3B Pablo Sandoval behind the plate. Sandoval has caught LHP Barry Zito three of his past four starts, and the other one was caught by Steve ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2528.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Wilson earned his seventh save, four of which required four outs. No. 4 came Friday. The Dodgers put two aboard in the eighth, and Wilson replaced RHP Merkin Valdez to face Casey Blake. Thirteen pitches later, Blake took a called strike three ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2529.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito was more outspoken than any other Giant in the wake of Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension -- even though his biggest words appeared on Twitter: "Manny's gone for 50 games, time for the Giants to capitalize." Sure enough, Zito faced the Dodgers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zito finally gets first win]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/zito-finally-gets-first-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheDodgers conjured quite a magic trick. They made Manny Ramirez vanish. The Mannywood section atDodger Stadium was gone for the series opener against the Giants. So were the posters bearing his image and the dreadlock wigs in the gift shop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zito finally gets first win 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/zito-finally-gets-first-win-2531.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers conjured quite a magic trick. They made Manny Ramirez vanish. The Mannywood section at Dodger Stadium was gone for the series opener against theGiants. So were the posters bearing his image and the dreadlock wigs in the gift shop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Dodgers Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-dodgers-preview-2532.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As invincible as they appeared at home with Manny Ramirez in the lineup, the Los Angeles Dodgers haven't looked nearly as good there without him.After dropping consecutive games at home without their suspended slugger following a record-setting start at D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 3, Dodgers 1 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-3-dodgers-1-2533.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants' offense consisted of an infield RBI single and two sacrifice flies - one of them in foul territory.Barry Zito was more than grateful, after three no-decisions in which he pitched equally as well.Zito outpitched Chad Billingsley t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers lose second straight without Manny]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-lose-second-straight-without-manny.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants' offense consisted of an infield RBI single and two sacrifice flies - one of them in foul territory.Barry Zito was more than grateful, after three no-decisions in which he pitched equally as well.Zito outpitched Chad Billingsley t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molina homers twice in Giants' rout of Rockies ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/molina-homers-twice-in-giants-rout-of-rockies-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER There were shouts of joy, peals of laughter, high fives and smiles all around in theGiants' postgame clubhouse Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2518.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Madison Bumgarner was elevated from Class A San Jose to Class AA Connecticut. Bumgarner, 19, was 3-1 with a 1.48 ERA in five starts, collecting 23 strikeouts while issuing just four walks. --RHP Tim Alderson was elevated from Class A San Jose to Cla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2519.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Bengie Molina was hitless in 12 at-bats off RHP Jason Marquis before homering in his first two at-bats Thursday. He hit another deep fly that was caught in front off the center field wall. He was 3-for-5 with four RBIs and is hitting .310. --RHP Matt ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2520.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe the Giants have a decent chance now. Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension, which began Thursday, could benefit other teams in the NL West. The Dodgers owned the best record in the majors at the time of the suspension and were 6 1/2 games ahead of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DODGERS FYI 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-fyi-2521.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trying to shake off Manny Ramirez's suspension, theDodgers instead blew a 6-0 lead and suffered their first home loss of the season Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON SPORTS MEDIA]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/on-sports-media.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a day that opened a pressure-packed can of questions without many answered, one query rang clearly and loudly as theDodgers approached their first of 50 games without Manny Ramirez: How would theDodgers' television and radio networks handle the news of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Dodgers Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-dodgers-preview-2523.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although the Los Angeles Dodgers lost their first game in the wake of Manny Ramirez being suspended for using a banned drug, the offense proved it can still generate plenty of runs without the star slugger.After suffering their first loss in a week, the D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hometown Sports: Granada Little League ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/hometown-sports-granada-little-league-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GRANADA LL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candid Cam: Manny's suspension proves stars can be penalized too ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/candid-cam-manny-s-suspension-proves-stars-can-be-penalized-too-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FIFTY GAMES! Man o' Manny, what a massive chunk of the season that represents.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' report for series at L.A. Dodgers ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-report-for-series-at-l-a-dodgers-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giants report]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2510.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum has never lost a game as a Giant in May. He was called up to the majors in May 2007 and is 6-0 with a 3.05 ERA in 11 starts in the month. His sixth win came Tuesday when he beat the Cubs 6-2, giving up two runs and four hits in seven in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2511.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the Giants, the beginning of Wednesday's 11-1 loss to the Rockies was all about Randy Johnson's struggles. Then it became clear: This was equally about an inept offense that produced just five hits at Coors Field. Even when the Giants trailed 3-0 in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2512.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson still is waiting for back-to-back solid starts. Through six starts, it hasn't happened. He has pitched well at home (1.89 ERA in three starts) and poorly on the road (11.37 ERA in three starts). In his previous start in San Francisco, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road worrier Johnson gets pelted by Rockies ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/road-worrier-johnson-gets-pelted-by-rockies-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The most noticeable oddity in the box score is the zero strikeouts next to Randy Johnson's name. In 592 major-league starts, that has happened seven times, three when he has pitched at least five innings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molina would like to hear about future ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/molina-would-like-to-hear-about-future-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants might face a squirrelly problem next offseason, having to make a critical decision on free-agent-to-beBengie Molina without knowing if 2008 first-round draft pickBuster Posey is ready to replace him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Rockies Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-rockies-preview-2515.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter what uniform he's wearing, Jason Marquis usually pitches well against the San Francisco Giants.Looking to continue his strong start for the Colorado Rockies, the right-hander tries for a second straight victory over the Giants in the finale of a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helton, Rockies pound Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/helton-rockies-pound-giants.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Todd Helton season was cut short last year by a bad back.Now that he's healthy, the Rockies slugger is returning to his All-Star form.Helton homered and had three hits, Matt Murton hit his first home run of the year and Yorvit Torrealba homered and drove ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants outmaneuver makeshift Cubs lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-outmaneuver-makeshift-cubs-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They darn near pulled it off.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2501.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are a different team when Tim Lincecum pitches. The clubhouse is loose. The defenders are on their toes. The hitters are feeling good about their swings. Maybe there's comfort in knowing the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner is about to throw a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2502.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum is 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA in his past four starts. In his first two starts, he gave up seven runs in 8 1/3 innings. So he has his groove back. Overall, he has 50 strikeouts to 12 walks in 38 1/3 innings. At Wrigley Field, he's 3-0 in three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2503.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants had a .500 record in April and won two of their first three games in May despite scoring the fewest number of runs in the majors -- 77 through April. Why the winning record? Because of pitching. The Giants' staff owned the NL's third-lowest ERA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy Wonder relishes Wrigley, run support ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/boy-wonder-relishes-wrigley-run-support-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Has it really been 16 years since Tim Lincecum starred in "Rookie of the Year," that heartwarming tale of Henry Rowengartner, a sixth-grader who breaks his arm, gets superhuman strength, signs with the Cubs and leads them to the World Series?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Rockies Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-rockies-preview-2505.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson has more wins against the Colorado Rockies than anyone, and he beat them again in impressive fashion during his last trip to the mound.Looking to take a step closer to 300 career victories, the left-hander looks for another dominant performa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants can't connect vs. Cubs ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-can-t-connect-vs-cubs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO Wrigley Field has its charms. Indoor hitting facilities are not among them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afternoon Box Score: Giants Roll Cubs ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/afternoon-box-score-giants-roll-cubs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molina's bat helps Giants take down Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/molina-s-bat-helps-giants-take-down-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum usually doesn't need much help to succeed, and the 2008 NL Cy Young winner got a double bonus Tuesday.His offense-challenged San Francisco Giants put three runs on the board for him before he threw his first pitch, and Chicago Cubs manager Lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants Prospect Posey on Fast Track ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-prospect-posey-on-fast-track-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Jim Henry  Buster Posey thought California's spring weather would be warmer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2492.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants had a .500 record in April and won two of their first three games in May despite scoring the fewest number of runs in the majors -- 77 through April. Why the winning record? Because of pitching. The Giants' staff owned the NL's third-lowest ERA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2493.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a fine line for the Giants. When they get solid pitching, which has been the norm of late, they're in games. When they don't, however, their offense isn't usually potent enough to keep them in games. Consider Monday's 4-2 loss in Chicago. Jonathan Sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2494.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Jesus Guzman was named the Pacific Coast League's Player of the Week for last week, when he hit .421 (8-for-19) with four homers and 13 RBIs for Class AAA Fresno, which won four of five games. Guzman, not known for his defense, is being used most]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Cubs Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-cubs-preview-2495.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs are clicking thanks in large part to an unlikely power surge from Ryan Theriot. They can expect their new-found offensive rhythm to be put to the test by the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.Theriot and the Cubs look to extend their seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theriot keeps power surge going for Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/theriot-keeps-power-surge-going-for-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all the sluggers in the Chicago Cubs' lineup, Ryan Theriot is the one supplying the power in the team's latest surge.Theriot hit his third homer in four games and 10th of his career, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Monda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marquis fires real gem The Rockies pitcher goes the distance and Spilborghs has a blast with two homers. ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/marquis-fires-real-gem-the-rockies-pitcher-goes-the-distance-and-spilborghs-has-a-blast-with-two-homers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO - Hey, Jason Marquis, don't quit your day job. TheRockies would be lost without you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Rumors and Rants History Lesson: Lefty ODoul ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/a-rumors-and-rants-history-lesson-lefty-odoul-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Rumors and Rants delivered byNewstex) --Were going to try out a new feature here at Rumors and Rants. You can call it something of a history lesson. In fact, lets just go ahead and call it ?A Rumors and Rants History Lesson. Our hopes are to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOT-SO-SILENT CAL - DERBY-WINNING JOCK BOREL A REAL HOOT ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/not-so-silent-cal-derby-winning-jock-borel-a-real-hoot-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GOOD stuff, bad stuff, lots of stuff, let's go:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aurilia's hit beats Rockies in 10th ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/aurilia-s-hit-beats-rockies-in-10th-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Rich Aurilia is the only current Giant who was around when the franchise wielded one of the biggest home-field advantages in Baseball earlier this decade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2483.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants had a .500 record in April and won two of their first three games in May despite scoring the fewest number of runs in the majors -- 77 through April. Why the winning record? Because of pitching. The Giants' staff owned the NL's third-lowest ERA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2484.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito pitched Sunday. Why didn't Pablo Sandoval catch? Sandoval caught Zito's previous two games, and both were gems for Zito. Much better than his first two starts with Bengie Molina catching. Molina didn't catch Sunday. It was Steve Holm. Yes, Stev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2485.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Barry Zito has three straight winless starts despite giving up three earned runs in 20 1/3 innings. Sunday, he yielded two hits over seven scoreless innings and retired 15 straight in one stretch. "I'm not worried about personal accolades or who get]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Cubs Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-cubs-preview-2486.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs finally started to hit without Aramis Ramirez in the lineup.With their leading hitter expected to return and start Monday night, the Cubs try for a season-high fourth straight victory as they face the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cain has Rocky start ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cain-has-rocky-start-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was no way theGiants rotation could maintain its two-week run of dominance. The surprise Saturday was that Matt Cain turned in the clunker.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How they scored: Rockies-Giants ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/how-they-scored-rockies-giants-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants get past Rockies in extras]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-get-past-rockies-in-extras.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Holm rounded third and chugged toward home plate with an understandable urgency in his rusty stride. The Giants' seldom-used backup catcher had neither the leg strength nor the inclination to squat down for any more extra innings in a scoreless game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIANTS 3, ROCKIES 2 Pitcher Johnson proving there's a lot lefty in tank ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-3-rockies-2-pitcher-johnson-proving-there-s-a-lot-lefty-in-tank-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO - The youngster was no match for the master.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Baseball]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/inside-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armada sails on without Bonds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Giants Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rockies-giants-preview-2476.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His record may not show it, but Barry Zito is starting to make some progress on the mound for the San Francisco Giants.On Sunday, the left-hander again tries for his first victory of the year while looking to help the Giants win their fifth consecutive se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marquis' hot start continues in win over Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/marquis-hot-start-continues-in-win-over-giants.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Spilborghs just loves playing behind Jason Marquis.Spilborghs homered twice and drove in three runs, Marquis pitched a five-hitter and the Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Saturday."He's the ultimate competitor," Spilborghs said. "We want]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2478.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rotation, as expected, has been the strength of the roster. Except for Randy Johnson's 3 1/3-inning stint Saturday, the starters have been exceptional. They've had quality starts in seven of eight games and surrendered six earned runs in 54 innings th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2479.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three to go. But Randy Johnson wants more than three more. The Big Unit won his 297th career game with seven scoreless innings over the Rockies in a 3-2 Giants victory, and he has no plan to stop at 300. He said after the game that he wants to get to 300 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2480.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain finished 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in four starts in April and will get his first May start Saturday against the Rockies. He's 6-4 with a 3.01 ERA in his career against Colorado. He faced the Rockies 13 times, and 10 times he yielded two or fewe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/angels-fyi-2481.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The starting pitchers for today's Angels-Yankees game have a combined 2009 salary of $23.4 million; CC Sabathia of the Yankees will make $23 million, and Matt Palmer of the Angels will make $400,000, as long as he remains in the major leagues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Giants Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rockies-giants-preview-2482.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants' rotation boasts the reigning NL Cy Young award winner, but so far this season Matt Cain - not Tim Lincecum - has been the team's best pitcher.Cain has delivered a quality start in each of his four outings, a trend he'll hope to k]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson comes up big in win over Colorado]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/johnson-comes-up-big-in-win-over-colorado.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even 45-year-old pitchers on the cusp of 300 wins and bound for Cooperstown fall into traps that ensnare their juniors. Pitchers are supposed to put lousy starts behind them, but Randy Johnson could not let go of his seven-walk game in Arizona last week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2468.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rotation, as expected, has been the strength of the roster. Except for Randy Johnson's 3 1/3-inning stint Saturday, the starters have been exceptional. They've had quality starts in seven of eight games and surrendered six earned runs in 54 innings th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2469.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three to go. But Randy Johnson wants more than three more. The Big Unit won his 297th career game with seven scoreless innings over the Rockies in a 3-2 Giants victory, and he has no plan to stop at 300. He said after the game that he wants to get to 300 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2470.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain finished 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in four starts in April and will get his first May start Saturday against the Rockies. He's 6-4 with a 3.01 ERA in his career against Colorado. He faced the Rockies 13 times, and 10 times he yielded two or fewe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/angels-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The starting pitchers for today'sAngels-Yankees game have a combined 2009 salary of $23.4 million; CC Sabathia of the Yankees will make $23 million, and Matt Palmer of theAngels will make $400,000, as long as he remains in the major leagues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/angels-fyi-2472.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The starting pitchers for today's Angels-Yankees game have a combined 2009 salary of $23.4 million; CC Sabathia of the Yankees will make $23 million, and Matt Palmer of the Angels will make $400,000, as long as he remains in the major leagues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Giants Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rockies-giants-preview-2473.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants' rotation boasts the reigning NL Cy Young award winner, but so far this season Matt Cain - not Tim Lincecum - has been the team's best pitcher.Cain has delivered a quality start in each of his four outings, a trend he'll hope to k]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson dominates as Giants edge Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/johnson-dominates-as-giants-edge-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even after 297 victories and 4,819 strikeouts, Randy Johnson still sees pitches he can strengthen and points he still needs to prove.After failing to find the strike zone much in his previous start, the Big Unit could hardly miss against Colorado.Johnson ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albee's All-April All-Star teams ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/albee-s-all-april-all-star-teams-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 1, 2009 (Marin Independent Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2458.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants completed their first month of 2009 with a .500 record -- 10 wins and 10 losses. Now the schedule gets a little more complex. Through this weekend, the Giants will have played 14 of 23 games at home. After that, it'll be 13 of 20 on the road, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2459.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson will try again for his 297th career victory when the Giants open a series against the Rockies on Friday. Johnson has one victory (over his former team, the Diamondbacks) in four starts. In his career against Colorado, he's 18-7 with a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2460.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rotation, as expected, has been the strength of the roster. Except for Randy Johnson's 3 1/3-inning stint Saturday, the starters have been exceptional. They've had quality starts in seven of eight games and surrendered six earned runs in 54 innings th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MORNING BRIEFING 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/morning-briefing-2461.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As we saw again last weekend, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees dominate the hype, but in a Forbes magazine ranking of the best rivalries in Baseball, the East Coast arch-foes rated only second.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Giants Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rockies-giants-preview-2462.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies already have endured rough stretches this season, but they appear to be opening May heading in the right direction.The Giants look to move over .500 for the first time in three weeks, while the Rockies go for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torre will push Broxton to the brink]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/torre-will-push-broxton-to-the-brink.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's part necessity, part personal style, but Joe Torre will push closer Jonathan Broxton to his limits this year, says Tracy Ringolsby.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Freak and the Greink(e) ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/the-freak-and-the-greink-e-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No rest for struggling outfielder Lewis ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/no-rest-for-struggling-outfielder-lewis-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SANFRANCISCOGiants manager Bruce Bochy wanted to give Fred Lewis a mental break Wednesday night. Lewis had botched a fly ball in left field the previous night. And he'd struck out nine times in 12 at-bats to take the National League lead with 26.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum, bats deliver as Giants top Dodgers ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lincecum-bats-deliver-as-giants-top-dodgers-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO The Giants had Tim Lincecum on the mound Wednesday night. So they didn't need a miracle to beat theDodgers, clinch a series victory and finish April with a .500 record.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significant night as S.F. throttles L.A. ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/significant-night-as-s-f-throttles-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you accept the premise that the 2009 Giants are supposed to represent a bridge between the awfulness of the last four years and greater things ahead, Wednesday night's 9-4 rout of theDodgers was a significant bellwether.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significant night as S.F. throttles L.A.  2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/significant-night-as-s-f-throttles-l-a--2450.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you accept the premise that the 2009Giants are supposed to represent a bridge between the awfulness of the last four years and greater things ahead, Wednesday night's 9-4 rout of the Dodgers was a significant bellwether.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-key Neukom: 'Story is baseball' ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/low-key-neukom-story-is-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bill Neukom said theGiants are on course and conducting business as anticipated. Attendance is down, as is the offense Wednesday night notwithstanding, but neither is a surprise. The managing general partner, in his rookie year, isn't panicking.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fading Rays routed by Twins]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/fading-rays-routed-by-twins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2453.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain or RHP Tim Lincecum batting eighth? Manager Bruce Bochy said he'd consider it, putting a speedster ninth, maybe 2B Emmanuel Burriss or OF/2B Eugenio Velez, as a second leadoff hitter. "There may be a time we do that this year," said Bochy,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2454.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rotation, as expected, has been the strength of the roster. Except for Randy Johnson's 3 1/3-inning stint Saturday, the starters have been exceptional. They've had quality starts in seven of eight games and surrendered six earned runs in 54 innings th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2455.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants finished April at .500, which can be considered a nice accomplishment because they started 2-7 and rank last in the National League in runs, home runs and on-base-plus-slugging percentage. Good thing their pitching staff has the third-lowest ER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DYLAN HERNANDEZ / ON THE DODGERS]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dylan-hernandez-/-on-the-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the day that he batted his pitcher eighth,Dodgers Manager Joe Torre laughed and said he didn't want to see the move backfire on him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 9, Dodgers 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-9-dodgers-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering where Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants stood 12 days earlier, the right-hander was grateful to head into May with his game back on track and his club back at .500.Lincecum allowed six hits and struck out eight while pitching into the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2440.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Barry Bonds said he attended Monday's game because the Giants played the Dodgers. Also, he was in the Bay Area for a fundraiser, a guest of young Christopher Laub, one of 49 recipients (from 13 nations) of the Unsung Heroes of Compassion award from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2441.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rotation, as expected, has been the strength of the roster. Except for Randy Johnson's 3 1/3-inning stint Saturday, the starters have been exceptional. They've had quality starts in seven of eight games and surrendered six earned runs in 54 innings th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2442.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants have very little power. They had planned to rely on little ball. But little ball requires good defense and good baserunning and enough pitching to account for the lack of punch in the lineup. Too many times, the Giants make mistakes on the base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/national-league-2443.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were more errant throws by both teams at AT&T Park on Tuesday night, more misplayed balls in the outfield, more bullpen trouble.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants notes: Velez makes speedy return from Fresno ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-notes-velez-makes-speedy-return-from-fresno-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SANFRANCISCO -Giants utilityman Eugenio Velez may be known for his speed on the basepaths, but his speed in getting back to the big leagues after being optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Monday was even more incredible.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Giants Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-giants-preview-2445.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were some concerns about Tim Lincecum's health after his first two starts, neither of which were reminiscent of his Cy Young Award-winning performance of last year.Those questions have disappeared in his past two outings.Lincecum has pitched every b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 5, Giants 3 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-5-giants-3-2446.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez is embracing his role as a run scorer.The 12-time All-Star hit three doubles, twice leading off innings, and scoring each time to give Los Angeles the lead. Andre Ethier doubled him in with the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Dodger]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethier doubles in go-ahead run in Dodgers' win]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/ethier-doubles-in-go-ahead-run-in-dodgers-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Ethier doubled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday night, avoiding their longest losing streak of the season.Manny Ramirez had three doubles and James Loney drove in two ru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More on Maddux and Pedro ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/more-on-maddux-and-pedro-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2431.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The most productive left fielder of yesteryear, Barry Bonds, was there. The most productive left fielder of today, Manny Ramirez, was there. Then there's Fred Lewis, the Giants' left fielder. With Bonds and Ramirez on hand, Lewis was the guy who started t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2432.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Bengie Molina was not in the lineup Monday, and 3B-C Pablo Sandoval caught -- a sign Sandoval could become LHP Barry Zito's personal catcher. Sandoval caught five of Zito's last eight starts in 2008, and Zito went 3-0 with a 3.21 ERA with him behind t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2433.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rotation, as expected, has been the strength of the roster. Except for Randy Johnson's 3 1/3-inning stint on Saturday, the starters have been exceptional. They've had quality starts in seven of eight games and surrendered six earned runs in 54 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DODGERS FYI 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-fyi-2434.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The latest stage in the development of Andre Ethier can be measured in more than the number of home runs he has hit or the runs he has driven in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE DODGERS / SAN FRANCISCO 5, DODGERS 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/on-the-dodgers-/-san-francisco-5-dodgers-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp ran into each other in the outfield.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Giants Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-giants-preview-2436.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Billingsley has wasted no time proving his career year for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008 was not a fluke.The 24-year-old looks to become the majors' first five-game winner Tuesday night while trying to help the visiting Dodgers avoid a third straig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 5, Dodgers 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-5-dodgers-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bengie Molina felt a tangible difference in the stadium with his former teammate in the stands.As Barry Bonds watched from a front-row seat, Molina and the San Francisco Giants scratched out a pair of eighth-inning runs to rally past the Los Angeles Dodge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants rally in 8th to get past Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-rally-in-8th-to-get-past-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Barry Bonds watching from a front-row seat, the San Francisco Giants scratched out a pair of eighth-inning runs to rally past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 on Monday night.Rich Aurilia drove in the tying run on a dribbler up the first-base line and Edg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonds makes appearance at AT&T Park]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bonds-makes-appearance-at-at-t-park.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Bonds received a warm welcome from San Francisco Giants fans in his first appearance at AT&T Park this season.Bonds sat between team CEO William Neukom and president Larry Baer in the front row next to the Giants' dugout during Monday night's game a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2422.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rotation, as expected, has been the strength of the roster. Except for Randy Johnson's 3 1/3-inning stint on Saturday, the starters have been exceptional. They've had quality starts in seven of eight games and surrendered six earned runs in 54 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2423.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Wilson blew a save opportunity for the first time this season and permitted the Diamondbacks three ninth-inning runs. Arizona won it in the 12th, and Wilson stood at his locker and called the situation "disheartening." Wilson said he wasn't tired. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2424.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain was burned again. He was on target for his third victory, having allowed one run in seven innings in Phoenix. But in the ninth, the Diamondbacks tied it when closer RHP Brian Wilson gave up three runs. Cain is a touch-luck pitcher who last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton rallies D'backs ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/upton-rallies-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX -- They are just kids, struggling early to live up to the hype and perhaps unreasonable expectations, and now are showing off their extraordinary talents.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen runs out of gas in Arizona]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bullpen-runs-out-of-gas-in-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This would have been a nice day to be off.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE DODGERS]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/on-the-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few minutes after the Dodgers-Colorado Rockies game ended Sunday, Coors Field took on a gloomy aura as a steady rain began to fall.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton, Jackson rally D'backs past Giants in 12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/upton-jackson-rally-d-backs-past-giants-in-12.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks looked like a beaten team after eight innings.Then Justin Upton hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth before Conor Jackson hit a bases-loaded single in the 12th to rally the Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants survive bumpy start, win 5th straight ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-survive-bumpy-start-win-5th-straight-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX It was inevitable that Randy Johnson would step into a time machine Saturday night. He had made 126 career starts in Arizona's retractable-roof ballpark. This was his first as a visiting player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Giants Preview 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-giants-preview-2430.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants were two outs away from riding their first six-game winning streak in more than a year into a meeting with the NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers.A late collapse doesn't bode well for their second series against the reigning divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-2413.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took Matt Cain 14 starts last season to win his third game. The way the San Francisco right-hander has pitched lately, he could reach that total in his fourth start of 2009.Cain looks to improve to 3-0 for the first time on Sunday afternoon at Chase Fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 5, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-5-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson fizzled in his return to the desert, and was rescued by Randy Winn.Winn hit a two-run homer to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. Edgar Renteria added a two-run double and Emmanuel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants top D-backs for fifth straight]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-top-d-backs-for-fifth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Winn rescued Randy Johnson's shaky return to Arizona, hitting a two-run homer to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 victory over the Diamondbacks on Saturday night.Edgar Renteria added a two-run double and Emmanuel Burriss singled home a run for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum, Giants down D'backs ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lincecum-giants-down-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX The Arizona Diamondbacks finally bit Tim Lincecum in the butt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum gets on the board]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lincecum-gets-on-the-board.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the House That Randy Johnson Shook, the Little Unit rocked.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molina is fine with Zito-Sandoval team ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/molina-is-fine-with-zito-sandoval-team-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bengie Molina is known as theGiants' best clutch hitter and most inspirational player, a two-time winner of the Willie Mac Award. He's not much for sitting out. But in a Friday interview, he said he'd be open toPablo Sandoval becomingBarry Zito's personal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum gets on the board 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lincecum-gets-on-the-board-2419.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the House That Randy Johnson Shook, the Little Unit rocked.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2420.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson will make his first start as an opponent at the Diamondbacks' park Saturday. He's the best pitcher in Diamondbacks history, and now he'll face them at his old home for the first time. He beat the Diamondbacks Sunday in San Francisco, f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2421.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants scored 10 runs in their opener. Seven runs two days later. Since then, hardly anything -- 18 runs in nine games. Manager Bruce Bochy continues to shake up the lineup, but no configuration was working with any consistency through the first two w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2404.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson will make his first start as an opponent at the Diamondbacks' park Saturday. He's the best pitcher in Diamondbacks history, and now he'll face them at his old home for the first time. He beat the Diamondbacks Sunday in San Francisco, f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2405.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants scored 10 runs in their opener. Seven runs two days later. Since then, hardly anything -- 18 runs in nine games. Manager Bruce Bochy continues to shake up the lineup, but no configuration was working with any consistency through the first two w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2406.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants' streak of solid starting pitching continued Friday night. Tim Lincecum tossed eight innings of one-run, five-hit ball, and the rotation over six starts has yielded three earned runs in 42 2/3 innings. That's an ERA of 0.63. "Everyone wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-2407.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson insisted it was no big deal to face the team with which he achieved so much success. Perhaps it will be different for him when he does it in the ballpark he called home for many years with the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Big Unit returns to Cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' Lincecum cruises to get 1st win of season]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-lincecum-cruises-to-get-1st-win-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum shut down the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second time in less than a week. This time, he got enough support to finally earn his first win of the season.The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner struck out 12 in eight innings and the San Francisc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BOCHY ON THE BUBBLE ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bochy-on-the-bubble-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants are off to a slow start, their offense hasn't come around and manager Bruce Bochy is in the final season of his contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Bochy have future with Giants? ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/does-bochy-have-future-with-giants-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants are off to a slow start, their offense hasn't come around, and manager Bruce Bochy is in the final season of his contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Giants at Diamondbacks ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/on-deck-giants-at-diamondbacks-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On deck: at Arizona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zito says he's ready to fight]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/zito-says-he-s-ready-to-fight.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito is finally fed up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2395.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants scored 10 runs in their opener. Seven runs two days later. Since then, hardly anything -- 18 runs in nine games. Manager Bruce Bochy continues to shake up the lineup, but no configuration was working with any consistency through the first two w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2396.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The annual Forbes calculations on baseball teams' values were released this week, and the magazine estimated the Giants dropped 5 percent in value from last year. Down to $471 million, ranked ninth in the majors. Why? The loss of Barry Bonds after the 200]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2397.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Giants flew to Phoenix a day early, departing after Wednesday's game rather than on Thursday's off day. They open a three-game series Friday. Manager Bruce Bochy said he'll continue having the team leave San Francisco one day before an off day to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molina's RBI double lifts Giants ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/molina-s-rbi-double-lifts-giants-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Bengie Molina expected to have the day off, so San Francisco's veteran catcher didn't bother taking pregame batting practice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-2399.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than a week ago, Tim Lincecum and Doug Davis were locked in a pitchers' duel that resulted in the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner still searching for his first win of 2009.Lincecum will get a fourth chance at victory No. 1 when he starts opposite D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins aren't a home-grown sensation]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/marlins-aren-t-a-home-grown-sensation.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins get a lot of credit for scouting talent, but the truth of how their roster is built might surprise you, says Tracy Ringolsby.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molina's hit energizes S.F. in 10th ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/molina-s-hit-energizes-s-f-in-10th-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bengie Molina was too tired to take batting practice Wednesday and was supposed to get his first day off of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' value falls 5 percent in a year]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-value-falls-5-percent-in-a-year.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants' value fell 5 percent in the past year, the only drop among the top 10 most valuable franchises in the majors.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants notebook: Club changing travel policy for road trips ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-notebook-club-changing-travel-policy-for-road-trips-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Tim Lincecum changed into his zoot suit and Frank Sinatra fedora after theGiants' 1-0 victory Wednesday, but he wasn't getting ready to hit the town.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2386.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Barry Zito threw a rare gem in his third game in his third season as a Giant, having signed a seven-year, $126 million contract. The past two years, he won just seven home games. "Nice to show the fans a good performance and get them fired up," said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2387.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants scored 10 runs in their opener. Seven runs two days later. Since then, hardly anything -- 18 runs in nine games. Manager Bruce Bochy continues to shake up the lineup, but no configuration was working with any consistency through the first two w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2388.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally, Bengie Molina was to get the day off. He caught every inning of every game and finally was to catch a break. Not only would Pablo Sandoval catch for the first time this season Wednesday, but the Giants brought up backup catcher Steve Holm from Cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renteria hits slam in Giants' victory ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/renteria-hits-slam-in-giants-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way things were going for the Giants on Tuesday, recording two outs at home plate on the same throw wouldn't even have been the unexpected development of night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More on Double Plays ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/more-on-double-plays-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 22, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day Around the Bay ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/day-around-the-bay-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 22, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting for a Run ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/waiting-for-a-run-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 22, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Low ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/new-low-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 22, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.F.'s Acme Chophouse strikes out at the ballpark ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/s-f-s-acme-chophouse-strikes-out-at-the-ballpark-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When I was considering updating the review of Acme Chophouse, I debated when would be the best time to go - in the throes of a Baseball game, when the place is hopped up on testosterone, or when theGiants are on the road and the place feels like a church ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2377.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants scored 10 runs in their opener. Seven runs two days later. Since then, hardly anything -- 18 runs in nine games. Manager Bruce Bochy continues to shake up the lineup, but no configuration was working with any consistency through the first two w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2378.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Cain, tough-luck pitcher? Not quite. Now the offense can't stop scoring for him. Cain was the recipient of an 8-3 victory over the Padres on Tuesday night. Of course, he did his part, giving up two runs in six innings. He didn't walk a batter. But un]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2379.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Bengie Molina thought he tagged both runners. But the call by ump Jeff Nelson was right. He tagged just one. In the top of the fourth inning Tuesday, San Diego's Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a liner off the right field brick wall, and two Padres tried to scor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE DODGERS / HOUSTON 8, DODGERS 5]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/on-the-dodgers-/-houston-8-dodgers-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On paper, the red-hotDodgers seemed poised to roll into Houston and easily dispense with the struggling Astros to extend their eight-game winning streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres-Giants Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/padres-giants-preview-2381.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Young looked to be well on his way to bouncing back from a disappointing and injury-plagued 2008 in his first two starts, which included a dominant performance in a win against the San Francisco Giants.His third start didn't follow suit.Young will t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 8, Padres 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-8-padres-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edgar Renteria has a simple reason for his success against Jake Peavy."I would say I'm lucky," he joked.Renteria hit a grand slam off the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner and matched his career high with five RBIs, leading the San Francisco Giants to an 8-3 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renteria hits grand slam off Peavy as Giants roll]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/renteria-hits-grand-slam-off-peavy-as-giants-roll.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edgar Renteria has a simple reason for his success against Jake Peavy."I would say I'm lucky," he joked.Renteria hit a grand slam off the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner and matched his career high with five RBIs, leading the San Francisco Giants to an 8-3 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' Schierholtz waiting for his chance ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-schierholtz-waiting-for-his-chance-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you see Nate Schierholtz's picture on a milk carton, it's not because he signed an endorsement deal with the folks at Berkeley Farms.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KEMP POWERS DODGERS TO EIGHTH STRAIGHT WIN]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/kemp-powers-dodgers-to-eighth-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2368.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants scored 10 runs in their opener. Seven runs two days later. Since then, hardly anything -- 18 runs in nine games. Manager Bruce Bochy continues to shake up the lineup, but no configuration was working with any consistency through the first two w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2369.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Based on the Giants' ineffective offense, the team should feel fortunate to be 4-8. The Giants won two of three from the Diamondbacks over the weekend despite scoring just four runs. It helped that three starters (Jonathan Sanchez, Tim Lincecum and Randy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2370.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Aaron Rowand was a big fan of late Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas. Rowand played in Philadelphia in 2006 and 2007. "He hung out in the back of the bus and back of the plane with us. Listening to music, telling stories," Rowand said. "One of the mos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson nearly no-hits old team ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/johnson-nearly-no-hits-old-team-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Maybe the opponents' uniform jogged some memories for Randy Johnson, who pitched most of his best games for Arizona over the years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres-Giants Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/padres-giants-preview-2372.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bounce-back season for NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy has been going quite well despite a less-than-stellar outing in his last start.Peavy goes for his second win over San Francisco this year, and third in a row at AT&T Park on Tuesday night when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves with David O'Brien]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/atlanta-braves-with-david-o-brien.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1:47 pm April 17, 2009, by David O'Brien]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren can't catch a break with D-Backs]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/haren-can-t-catch-a-break-with-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren is pitching his heart out, but he's 0-3 and his D-Backs are flailing. Tracy Ringolsby wonders if they can get it together.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson has gem for ages vs. D'backs ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/johnson-has-gem-for-ages-vs-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Randy Johnson says he had nothing to prove to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, although the five-time Cy Young Award winner's timing couldn't have much been better.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change benefits Sandoval ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/change-benefits-sandoval-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SANFRANCISCO TheGiants shook up their lineup Sunday hoping to spark the slumping offense and to take some pressure off young third baseman Pablo Sandoval.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drama? It's just a game]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/drama-it-s-just-a-game.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ballplayers always tell you they have no time to wallow in drama and side stories when they're busy playing Baseball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson looks dominating once again]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/johnson-looks-dominating-once-again.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bruce Bochy shuffled his lineup again Sunday, moving Fred Lewis to leadoff for the first time this season, making Randy Winn the No. 3 hitter and dropping Pablo Sandoval to No. 6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum sharp for 8, but Giants lose in 9th ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lincecum-sharp-for-8-but-giants-lose-in-9th-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum is back in form. Unfortunately for theGiants, so is their offense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit one-hits D-backs, gets Giants a win]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/big-unit-one-hits-d-backs-gets-giants-a-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe the opponents' uniform jogged some memories for Randy Johnson, who pitched most of his best games for Arizona over the years.He suggested it's just competitive nature.Johnson took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against his former team, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants shut out D'backs for win ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-shut-out-d-backs-for-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After returning home from a nightmare trip, theGiants unloaded some baggage Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lurie: Major league pitching has been unseasonably cold so far this season ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lurie-major-league-pitching-has-been-unseasonably-cold-so-far-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two weeks of the 2009 Baseball season now concluded have we learned anything from the performance of the teams?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum hot, Giants offense not ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lincecum-hot-giants-offense-not-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Tim Lincecum is back in form. Unfortunately for theGiants, so is their offense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson facing D'backs to complete his resume ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/johnson-facing-d-backs-to-complete-his-resume-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Randy Johnson has faced 29 of 30 major league teams over his 22-year career. He'll complete the circuit today when he starts against the Arizona Diamondbacks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Return of Tim Lincecum ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/the-return-of-tim-lincecum-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-2352.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best years of Randy Johnson's remarkable career came with the Arizona Diamondbacks, as the towering left-hander became the face of one of baseball's youngest franchises while leading them to their lone World Series title.In Johnson's first two starts ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 2, Giants 0]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/diamondbacks-2-giants-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Arizona's hitters mired in a slump, Doug Davis didn't expect much offensive support from his teammates.The Diamondbacks left-hander didn't need much and got just enough.Davis pitched eight shutout innings and Chris Young hit a two-run double in the n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young helps D-backs win pitcher's duel]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/young-helps-d-backs-win-pitcher-s-duel.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Arizona's hitters mired in a slump, Doug Davis didn't expect much offensive support from his teammates.The Diamondbacks left-hander didn't need much and got just enough.Davis pitched eight shutout innings and Chris Young hit a two-run double in the n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants notebook: Martinez says he felt no pain ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-notebook-martinez-says-he-felt-no-pain-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Joe Martinez might be the luckiest guy ever to suffer a concussion and three small fractures to the right side of his head.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How they scored: Giants vs. Diamondbacks ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/how-they-scored-giants-vs-diamondbacks-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[how they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants happy to be home ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-happy-to-be-home-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO After returning from a nightmare trip, theGiants unloaded some baggage Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIANTS HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES First, the good news: TheGiants have plenty of talent to challenge the Dodgers once more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIANTS HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO  2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do--2359.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES First, the good news: The Giants have plenty of talent to challenge theDodgers once more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A little bit of offense is enough]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/a-little-bit-of-offense-is-enough.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants might be on to something here. If they're not going to score runs in bunches, they simply have to make sure their opponent doesn't score at all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2343.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The starting pitcher didn't stink up this one, and that was rare. The Giants' rotation ranked 27th among the 30 teams in ERA at 7.42, which was a big part of the reason for their 0-6 record in San Diego and Los Angeles. With Jonathan Sanchez due to start,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2344.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson will face his old team Sunday. In eight seasons as a Diamondback, including 2008, he was 118-62, and he won four Cy Young Awards. Johnson is stuck on 295 career wins after two winless starts as a Giant. --C Bengie Molina, in his blog, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2345.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants muscled up in the season opener, hitting three home runs. But in the next five games, zero. The team was last in the majors in homers in 2008, the only team that failed to reach triple digits. The Giants promised more homers this year though no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-2346.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants snapped a six-game skid thanks to some outstanding pitching in their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.They're hoping their suddenly shaky ace can keep that momentum going.There's been no bigger concern during the Gia]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 2, Diamondbacks 0]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-2-diamondbacks-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Sanchez gave the San Francisco Giants exactly what they needed Friday night.Sanchez pitched into the seventh inning, Andres Torres homered and San Francisco beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 to end a six-game losing streak."Sometimes when you get]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanchez's gem helps Giants blank D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sanchez-s-gem-helps-giants-blank-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Sanchez pitched into the seventh inning, Andres Torres homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Friday night to end a six-game losing streak.Sanchez (1-1) allowed just two hits and struck out four in 6 2-3 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Giants pitcher rejoins teammates]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/injured-giants-pitcher-rejoins-teammates.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants rookie pitcher Joe Martinez rejoined his teammates Friday for the first time since getting hit in the head by a Mike Cameron line drive last week.Martinez, who was hospitalized for nearly a week and suffered a concussion and three sma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-2350.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren has pitched well in two starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks only to come away with a pair of losses. A similarly strong start against the San Francisco Giants should be enough to get him in the win column.Haren has hardly received any run suppor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad luck? No, just bad play]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bad-luck-no-just-bad-play.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So many losses, so many questions. But only one really matters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2334.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants muscled up in the season opener, hitting three home runs. But in the next five games, zero. The team was last in the majors in homers in 2008, the only team that failed to reach triple digits. The Giants promised more homers this year though no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2335.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito, stopper? No way. The Giants got swept in Southern California, losing six straight games to the Padres and Dodgers. Zito failed to end the slide. He got the start Thursday and gave up six runs in five innings, leaving his ERA at a perfect 10.00]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2336.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jonathan Sanchez will make his second start Friday when the Giants return home and play the Diamondbacks. Sanchez is 1-5 with an 8.56 ERA in seven starts against Arizona, including 1-2 with an 8.83 ERA in four starts last year. He had only one quali]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIANTS WALK AWAY WITH LOSS ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-walk-away-with-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES The Giants lineup and rotation have failed them during this miserable road trip. Now their bullpen is keeping the rest of the team company.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/national-league-2338.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Loney said he doesn't feel like a kid anymore.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers extend win streak to five]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-extend-win-streak-to-five.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If only the Dodgers could play theGiants every day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the air ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/on-the-air-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* Taped event]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers extend win streak to five 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-extend-win-streak-to-five-2341.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If only theDodgers could play the Giants every day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2324.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for Tuesday's day off giving the Giants a mental break that was supposed to help turn around their fortunes. The Giants lost another game Wednesday, and the defeats keep getting worse. This one ended on Brian Wilson's bases-loaded walk to James Lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2325.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain still hasn't beaten the Dodgers. He made his 12th career start Wednesday against the Giants' biggest rivals and pitched well enough to win, giving up two runs in six innings. The winless streak is particularly frustrating considering Cain']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2326.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants muscled up in the season opener, hitting three home runs. But in the next five games, zero. The team was last in the majors in homers in 2008, the only team that failed to reach triple digits. The Giants promised more homers this year though no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Dodgers Preview 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-dodgers-preview-2327.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito is confident he won't have to endure another rough start to the season for the San Francisco Giants.On Thursday night, the left-hander hopes to bounce back from a disappointing 2009 debut, while trying to help the visiting Giants avoid a sixth ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 5, Giants 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-5-giants-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clayton Kershaw deserved better than a no-decision after the gem he pitched against San Francisco. Giants starter Matt Cain can probably commiserate - he's still not getting any run support.One of the best pitching duels of the young season was merely an ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loney's walk in 9th lifts Dodgers over Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/loney-s-walk-in-9th-lifts-dodgers-over-giants.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Loney drew his second bases-loaded walk with one out in the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.Singles by Orlando Hudson and Manny Ramirez gave the Dodgers runners at the corne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burriss, Renteria may switch in lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/burriss-renteria-may-switch-in-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES As manager Bruce Bochy would say, there's no getting around it: TheGiants' new middle infield had an awful first week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winn can do it all - except hit long ball]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/winn-can-do-it-all-except-hit-long-ball.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Winn might be one of the most underappreciated players in the majors.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[42 is no longer loneliest number ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/42-is-no-longer-loneliest-number-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jackie Robinson broke into the major leagues 62 years ago today, a lonely man wearing No. 42 on his home white BrooklynDodgers uniform.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2315.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The good news is, the Giants didn't play Tuesday, so they didn't lose. The bad news is, they're still stuck in Southern California. Four games into their weeklong journey south, the Giants are 0-3 in San Diego, 0-1 in Los Angeles. The latest was the worst]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2316.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Aaron Rowand was all for Tuesday's day off. Manager Bruce Bochy called an early season team meeting after the Giants' 11-1 loss Monday made their record 2-5. Their batting average was .211 over four straight losses, their ERA 8.16. "I think you're go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2317.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants muscled up in the season opener, hitting three home runs. But in the next five games, zero. The team was last in the majors in homers in 2008, the only team that failed to reach triple digits. The Giants promised more homers this year though no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit hammered in loss ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/big-unit-hammered-in-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES Randy Johnson is not young. He does not have a fragile psyche. And he had never lost in 11 career starts at Dodger Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit hammered in loss  2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/big-unit-hammered-in-loss--2319.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES Randy Johnson is not young. He does not have a fragile psyche. And he had never lost in 11 career starts atDodger Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BILLINGSLEY'S EFFORT NEARLY LOST IN SHUFFLE ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/billingsley-s-effort-nearly-lost-in-shuffle-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Dodgers Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-dodgers-preview-2321.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even without Manny Ramirez putting up gaudy numbers like he did last season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are still finding plenty of ways to score.The Dodgers look to continue their surge and win their fourth straight Wednesday night when they continue a thre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prep report: Redwood loses heartbreaker to Bishop O'Dowd ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/prep-report-redwood-loses-heartbreaker-to-bishop-o-dowd-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marin Independent Journal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit, Giants are cut down to size ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/big-unit-giants-are-cut-down-to-size-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES Randy Johnson is not young. He does not have a fragile psyche. And he had never lost in 11 career starts atDodger Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2306.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was supposed to be a season of history for Randy Johnson. He entered five wins shy of 300, after all. But in two starts, Johnson has experienced a history that he had no intention of experiencing. In his first game, he gave up a home run to a pitcher]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2307.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson struck out his 4,800th career batter, James Loney, in the third inning. Johnson had five strikeouts in the game but lasted only 3 2/3 innings and gave up seven runs and eight hits. The only pitcher with more K's is Nolan Ryan with 5,71]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2308.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants muscled up in the season opener, hitting three home runs. But in the next five games, zero. The team was last in the majors in homers in 2008, the only team that failed to reach triple digits. The Giants promised more homers this year though no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball elders teach lessons of the game]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/baseball-elders-teach-lessons-of-the-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Elvis Andrus can't decide on the most exciting moment of his offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanning weak flames of rivalry that hardly is ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/fanning-weak-flames-of-rivalry-that-hardly-is-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is one thing to listen to theGiants when they are betraying everything we knew about them - with Monday's debacle, the starting pitching alone is 1-5 with a 7.71 ERA - but for those of you blessed to have XM Satellite Radio and listen to every game, yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trouble comes early for Johnson and S.F.]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/trouble-comes-early-for-johnson-and-s-f-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants are off today, which is a blessing. The last thing they need is another ballgame.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McPherson wants home at 3rd & King ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mcpherson-wants-home-at-3rd-king-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AgentScott Boras is no dummy. He tries to place his clients where they have their best chance to excel and, thus, make more money. That Boras matched power-hitting corner infielderDallas McPherson with theGiants suggests he believes McPherson, 28, ultimat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson can't imagine it getting any better ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/hudson-can-t-imagine-it-getting-any-better-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando Hudson said he always used to imagine what it would be like to play in a major market.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DODGERS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando Hudson hit for the cycle and Andre Ethier belted two home runs. But when Ethier was asked to name theDodgers' star Monday in the team's 11-1 win over the San Francisco Giants, he replied: Chad Billingsley.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peavy pitches Padres past S.F. ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/peavy-pitches-padres-past-s-f-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO Media types no longer jab a microphone at Bruce Bochy and ask him about playing thePadres. This is Bochy's third season as the Giants' manager, so the novelty has worn off.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 6, Giants 1]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/padres-6-giants-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Diego Padres are feeling good, even if it's only been one week.Chris Young pitched seven strong innings, Nick Hundley had a career-high four hits and San Diego beat Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Sunday.The Padres swept the three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Dodgers Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-dodgers-preview-2299.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson may not be the pitcher the Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to see in their home opener.The "Big Unit" looks to improve to 8-0 in his career at Dodger Stadium on Monday when the San Francisco Giants start a three-game set against their arch-rivals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres complete 3-game sweep of Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/padres-complete-3-game-sweep-of-giants.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Diego Padres are feeling good, even if it's only been one week.Chris Young pitched seven strong innings, Nick Hundley had a career-high four hits and San Diego beat Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Sunday.The Padres swept the three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants sign INF McPherson to minor league deal]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-sign-inf-mcpherson-to-minor-league-deal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants signed infielder Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract on Sunday.McPherson will spend 10 days in extended spring training at the Giants' facility in Scottsdale, Ariz., before reporting to Triple-A Fresno.McPherson led all mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A couple of bullpen decisions proved costly ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/a-couple-of-bullpen-decisions-proved-costly-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Random thoughts from Baseball's opening week, and wishing everyone a Happy Easter:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY  Writing of unwritten rules ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sportsday-writing-of-unwritten-rules-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Dickson's new book, "The Unwritten Rules of Baseball," takes up the issue of a team with a big lead late in a game bunting or stealing a base.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS REPLAY  NOTES  Rivera plugged in with battery mate  With Bush working, catcher spells Kendall ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/brewers-replay-notes-rivera-plugged-in-with-battery-mate-with-bush-working-catcher-spells-kendall-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kendall might have scowled a bit, not totally unusual for theMilwaukeeBrewers catcher.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres don't look like cellar-dwellers ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/padres-don-t-look-like-cellar-dwellers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO After his first at-bat Saturday,Padres second baseman David Eckstein walked to the dugout with a mesmerized look on his face. He had just seen six pitches from Giants left-hander Jonathan Sanchez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Padres Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-padres-preview-2292.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The day before he was formally presented with the National League's Cy Young Award, Tim Lincecum didn't look much like the reigning winner.To avoid their first sweep in nearly two seasons to the San Diego Padres, the San Francisco Giants could use a bette]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 6, Giants 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/padres-6-giants-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Peavy and Henry Blanco were a powerful combination for the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.Peavy struck out 10 in 8 1-3 innings and Blanco homered twice, leading San Diego to a 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants.Blanco helped power the San Dieg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peavy solid as Padres down Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/peavy-solid-as-padres-down-giants.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Peavy pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Adrian Gonzalez drove in three runs and Henry Blanco hit two home runs to lead the San Diego Padres to a 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.Peavy (1-1) was sharper than in the season opener on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants pitcher has concussion ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-pitcher-has-concussion-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Francisco Giants are optimistic that pitcher Joe Martinez will recover relatively quickly from a concussion and three small fractures sustained when he was hit in the head by a line drive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES  Melvin stands behind Suppan  Starter stumbled on opening day ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/notes-melvin-stands-behind-suppan-starter-stumbled-on-opening-day-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In remarks before theMilwaukeeBrewers' home opener Friday against the Chicago Cubs, general manager Doug Melvin defended veteran right-hander Jeff Suppan, who was tagged for six runs in four innings on opening day in San Francisco and has been the target ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinez should be back within a month]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/martinez-should-be-back-within-a-month.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite suffering three hairline skull fractures and internal bleeding from a disturbing line drive to the head,Giants rookie pitcher Joe Martinez may be back on the mound within a month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poor first starts rain down on Zito]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/poor-first-starts-rain-down-on-zito.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants cannot seem to dodge wet weather in this season's first week. They endured a 51-minute delay during their first road game of 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Righetti a gift giver ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/righetti-a-gift-giver-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching coachDave Righetti is a sentimental old guy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zito gets beat up by Padres ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/zito-gets-beat-up-by-padres-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO Barry Zito can talk about reincarnation and redemption, but only his record will make a compelling statement to Giants fans.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poor first starts rain down on Zito  2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/poor-first-starts-rain-down-on-zito--2288.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants cannot seem to dodge wet weather in this season's first week. They endured a 51-minute delay during their first road game of 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2289.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants were confident heading into the season. Injuries weren't a major factor this spring, especially with pitchers (except LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't appeared in a game since 2007), and management was confident new corner infielders Travis Ishikawa ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2290.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito starts poorly. That's all there is to it. He had a 5.16 March/April ERA entering this year, and it was more of the same in his 2009 debut at San Diego on Friday. He gave up three first-inning runs, requiring 39 pitches to get three outs, and wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2291.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria had his first extra-base hit of the season, a double, and scored the Giants' first run Friday. But Renteria failed to cover second base on Luis Rodriguez's grounder to 2B Emmanuel Burriss with two out in the first inning, prolonging th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carpenter takes no-hit bid to 7th inning ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/carpenter-takes-no-hit-bid-to-7th-inning-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cardinals 2, PIRATES 1 -- At St. Louis, Chris Carpenter took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Brewers 1]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-7-brewers-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giants pitcher Joe Martinez should have been celebrating his first week in the major leagues.Instead, the rookie right-hander went to the hospital after getting hit in the head by Mike Cameron's line drive Thursday during San Francisco's 7-1 win over Milw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2277.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants were confident heading into the season. Injuries weren't a major factor this spring, especially with pitchers (except LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't appeared in a game since 2007), and management was confident new corner infielders Travis Ishikawa ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2278.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain won his first start in a season for the first time in his career, pitching seven innings and giving up one run on four hits Thursday. Cain, 15-30 the past two seasons and recipient of the lowest run support among NL starters in 2008, recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2279.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants were on their way to an uplifting 7-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday when Joe Martinez was hit on the forehead with a line drive off the bat of Mike Cameron with two outs in the ninth inning. The reliever walked off bleeding and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champs to rely on pitching, returnees ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/champs-to-rely-on-pitching-returnees-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A high number of returning Augusta GreenJackets joined the next round ofSanFranciscoGiants prospects this week to make up this year's version of the roster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Padres Preview 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-padres-preview-2281.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito's first two seasons with the San Francisco Giants have been a disappointment, but the club still believes the onetime ace can build off a strong finish to 2008 and regain the success he once enjoyed on the other side of the bay.An opening-day s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Brewers 1 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-7-brewers-1-2282.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giants rookie pitcher Joe Martinez was two strikes away from walking off the mound after a solid first series in the major leagues.That all changed once Mike Cameron rocketed a ball right back at him.Martinez was hit in the head by Cameron's line drive, k]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scary Mound Moment ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/scary-mound-moment-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 9, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered by Newstex) --by Jeff Fletcher  SAN FRANCISCO -- A dark day for Baseball nearly got worse, as Giants right-hander Joe Martinez took a line drive to the head and had to be helped off the field.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2266.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson's Giants debut was pretty good except for one pitch he threw to the opposing pitcher. 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Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2223.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are confident heading into the season. Injuries haven't been a major factor, especially with pitchers (except LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't appeared in a game since 2007), and management is confident new corner infielders Travis Ishikawa and Pablo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2224.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are coming off their fourth consecutive losing season, and they failed to address one of their major holes -- a lack of power. 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Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2216.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are coming off their fourth consecutive losing season, and they failed to address one of their major holes -- a lack of power. They sat by during Manny Ramirez's negotiations with the Dodgers, deciding against an aggressive pursuit of the free ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2217.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Andres Torres is likely to land a spot on the Giants' Opening Day roster after the team announced its intention to use 3B Pablo Sandoval as the lone backup to C Bengie Molina. Torres hit his third homer of the spring on April 1, and he raised his Cac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2218.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are confident heading into the season. Injuries haven't been a major factor, especially with pitchers (except LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't appeared in a game since 2007), and management is confident new corner infielders Travis Ishikawa and Pablo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, Dodgers 8 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-10-dodgers-8-2220.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After four straight losing seasons, the San Francisco Giants placed a priority on having a winning spring.The Giants ended their stay in Arizona on Wednesday by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-8 to wrap up a 19-17 record in the Cactus League."We talked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAPAN PRO BASEBALL SPECIAL]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/japan-pro-baseball-special.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edgardo Alfonzo didn't know what to make of the nickname bestowed on him when he was star second baseman for the New York Mets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2222.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2208.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are coming off their fourth consecutive losing season, and they failed to address one of their major holes -- a lack of power. They sat by during Manny Ramirez's negotiations with the Dodgers, deciding against an aggressive pursuit of the free ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2209.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Emmanuel Burriss will be the Giants' starter at second base, the team announced on March 31. Burriss won a spring competition with Kevin Frandsen, who was optioned to Class AAA Fresno. Burriss, 24, was batting .360 in Cactus League action, while Fran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2210.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are confident heading into the season. Injuries haven't been a major factor, especially with pitchers (except LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't appeared in a game since 2007), and management is confident new corner infielders Travis Ishikawa and Pablo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' Burriss to start at 2nd base]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-burriss-to-start-at-2nd-base.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Burriss will open the season as the starting second baseman for the San Francisco Giants as the team moved closer to finalizing its 25-man roster.The Giants optioned Kevin Frandsen to Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday, giving the job to Burriss after a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, Rangers 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-10-rangers-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Jennings bolstered his case for a spot in the Texas Rangers' bullpen on Tuesday.Jennings threw three strong innings in Texas' 10-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He gave up one run and one hit, struck out four and walked none."Hopefully, I proved]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' Burriss to start at 2nd base 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-burriss-to-start-at-2nd-base-2213.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Burriss is San Francisco's starting second baseman.The Giants optioned Kevin Frandsen to Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday, giving the job to Burriss after a strong competition in spring training."(Burriss') all-around play was very solid," Giants gener]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These things will happen this season]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/these-things-will-happen-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny will be a pain. A-Rod won't come all the way back. Just a few of the things Ken Rosenthal says you can bank on in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2215.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2202.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Osiris Matos and OF John Bowker, both of whom split last season between Class AAA Fresno and San Francisco, were optioned to Fresno. Matos, who was bidding for a spot in the Giants' muddled bullpen, posted a 4.22 ERA this spring. Bowker's .211 sprin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2203.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are confident heading into the season. Injuries haven't been a major factor, especially with pitchers (except LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't appeared in a game since 2007), and management is confident new corner infielders Travis Ishikawa and Pablo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2204.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are coming off their fourth consecutive losing season, and they failed to address one of their major holes -- a lack of power. They sat by during Manny Ramirez's negotiations with the Dodgers, deciding against an aggressive pursuit of the free ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 7, Giants 5(10)]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rangers-7-giants-5-10-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kris Benson believes he has done enough to nail down the final spot in Texas' rotation, and manager Ron Washington agrees."He's one of mine," Washington said when asked if Benson is one of the Rangers' five best starters. "It's more than me making the dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2206.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 1, Giants 0]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/brewers-1-giants-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back in the leadoff spot, Randy Winn is adjusting his game accordingly.Winn had two bunt singles for San Francisco and attempted to bunt two other times Sunday during Milwaukee's 1-0 victory over the Giants.A switch-hitter, Winn also had a bunt single on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit throws 80 pitches against minor leaguers]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/big-unit-throws-80-pitches-against-minor-leaguers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson thinks he's ready for the regular season despite some down time this spring.Johnson, preparing for his first season with San Francisco, threw 80 pitches in a minor league camp game Sunday, giving up seven hits and two runs in his final Arizo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2198.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are confident heading into the season. Injuries haven't been a major factor, especially with pitchers (except LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't appeared in a game since 2007), and management is confident new corner infielders Travis Ishikawa and Pablo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2199.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are coming off their fourth consecutive losing season, and they failed to address one of their major holes -- a lack of power. They sat by during Manny Ramirez's negotiations with the Dodgers, deciding against an aggressive pursuit of the free ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2200.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner, who struggled in spring training, was dealt to the Phillies for C Ronny Paulino, 27, a .278 hitter in 304 major league games, all with the Pirates. Philadelphia had acquired Paulino from Pittsburgh in the offseason. Taschner's 12 walk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins acquire C Paulino from Giants for prospect 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/marlins-acquire-c-paulino-from-giants-for-prospect-2201.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Ronny Paulino has been traded for the second time in 24 hours and the third time since December, and he's now with the Florida Marlins.The San Francisco Giants sent Paulino to Florida for minor-league right-handed pitcher Hector Correa. The deal w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2189.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are confident heading into the season. Injuries haven't been a major factor, especially with pitchers (except LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't appeared in a game since 2007), and management is confident new corner infielders Travis Ishikawa and Pablo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2190.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are coming off their fourth consecutive losing season, and they failed to address one of their major holes -- a lack of power. They sat by during Manny Ramirez's negotiations with the Dodgers, deciding against an aggressive pursuit of the free ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2191.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner, who struggled in spring training, was dealt to the Phillies for C Ronny Paulino, 27, a .278 hitter in 304 major league games, all with the Pirates. Philadelphia had acquired Paulino from Pittsburgh in the offseason. Taschner's 12 walk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 11, Giants 10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/padres-11-giants-10.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Young felt sharp on the mound even though he didn't have a good outing.Young gave up six earned runs and seven hits in two-thirds of an inning before the San Diego Padres rallied for an 11-10 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday."My arm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' Lincecum pitches in minor league warmup]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-lincecum-pitches-in-minor-league-warmup.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum got in some work on the mound in a minor league warmup against the Los Angeles Angels.The NL Cy Young winner, trying to improve his mechanics, allowed one run on five hits and struck out six in five innings Saturday night for the San Francisc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins acquire C Paulino from Giants for prospect]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/marlins-acquire-c-paulino-from-giants-for-prospect.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Ronny Paulino was traded Saturday for the second time in 24 hours and the third time since December, and he's now with the Florida Marlins.The San Francisco Giants sent Paulino to Florida for minor-league right-hander Hector Correa. The deal was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins acquire C Paulino from Giants for prospect 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/marlins-acquire-c-paulino-from-giants-for-prospect-2195.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Ronny Paulino has been traded for the second time in 24 hours and the third time since December, and he's now with the Florida Marlins.The San Francisco Giants sent Paulino to Florida for minor-league right-handed pitcher Hector Correa. The deal w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2181.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner, who struggled in spring training, was dealt to the Phillies for C Ronny Paulino, 27, a .278 hitter in 304 major league games, all with the Pirates. Philadelphia had acquired Paulino from Pittsburgh in the offseason. Taschner's 12 walk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2182.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are confident heading into the season. Injuries haven't been a major factor, especially with pitchers (except LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't appeared in a game since 2007), and management is confident new corner infielders Travis Ishikawa and Pablo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2183.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants are coming off their fourth consecutive losing season, and they failed to address one of their major holes -- a lack of power. They sat by during Manny Ramirez's negotiations with the Dodgers, deciding against an aggressive pursuit of the free ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies get LHP Taschner for C Paulino]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/phillies-get-lhp-taschner-for-c-paulino.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies acquired reliever Jack Taschner from the San Francisco Giants on Friday for catcher Ronny Paulino.Taschner was 3-2 with a 4.88 ERA in 67 games last season. He gives the Phillies another left-hander in the bullpen to go with Scott]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, Indians 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-10-indians-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[American League Cy Young winner Cliff Lee again struggled for the Cleveland Indians, giving up 12 hits and seven runs in five innings of a 10-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday."I definitely have to make an adjustment somewhere," said Lee, who h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves don't have the offense of a true contender]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/braves-don-t-have-the-offense-of-a-true-contender.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have built one of the league's top rotations. It's too bad they may not get the run support to have it result in a title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2188.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2175.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. And just two starts and 6 2/3 innings. Sanchez is penciled into the Giants rotation, but his workload is far be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2176.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kelvin Pichardo, who had a solid season for the Giants' Class AA Connecticut affiliate in 2008, received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. Pichardo, 23, has never pitched in the majors. --LHP Randy Johnson, who miss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2177.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 5, Cubs 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-5-cubs-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It seemed like old times when San Francisco defenders took dizzying routes, routine popups fell, hot dog wrappers blew across the infield and the stands cleared early.Scottsdale Stadium played like Candlestick Park in the Giants' 5-3 victory over the Chic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2179.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2180.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2169.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kelvin Pichardo, who had a solid season for the Giants' Class AA Connecticut affiliate in 2008, received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. Pichardo, 23, has never pitched in the majors. --LHP Randy Johnson, who miss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2170.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2171.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. And just two starts and 6 2/3 innings. Sanchez is penciled into the Giants rotation, but his workload is far be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2172.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2174.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2164.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. And just two starts and 6 2/3 innings. Sanchez is penciled into the Giants rotation, but his workload is far be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2165.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kelvin Pichardo, who had a solid season for the Giants' Class AA Connecticut affiliate in 2008, received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. Pichardo, 23, has never pitched in the majors. --LHP Randy Johnson, who miss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2166.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-7-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes appears to be fully recovered from the hamstring problems that sidelined him for much of last season - at least at the plate.Byrnes had two more hits Tuesday for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 7-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.The Diamondbac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2168.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2157.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. And just two starts and 6 2/3 innings. Sanchez is penciled into the Giants rotation, but his workload is far be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2158.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kelvin Pichardo, who had a solid season for the Giants' Class AA Connecticut affiliate in 2008, received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. Pichardo, 23, has never pitched in the majors. --LHP Randy Johnson, who miss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2159.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' Pichardo suspended for positive drug test]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-pichardo-suspended-for-positive-drug-test.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants pitcher Kelvin Pichardo was suspended for 50 games Monday following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance under Major League Baseball's drug program.The 23-year-old right-hander, who has never appeared in the ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 5, Giants 1]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mariners-5-giants-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Seattle Mariners weren't fazed at all by San Francisco's 1-2 pitching punch.The Mariners scored two runs off Giants starter Randy Johnson and three more off designated reliever Tim Lincecum in a 5-1 victory over the Giants on Monday.On a day in which ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Mark: A-Rod, March Madness and the WBC]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/on-the-mark-a-rod-march-madness-and-the-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guy Oseary, the manager A-Rod shares with Madonna, tells Details that his Yankee client "really hasn't had a chance to show people who he really is."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey shines for Giants, has clear path to majors]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/posey-shines-for-giants-has-clear-path-to-majors.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Buster Posey's first spring start for the San Francisco Giants on Saturday left a lasting impression.Posey, a catcher, hit a home run, threw out a base runner and suffered a rash of hecklers like a man who understands he has an abundance of talent and $6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. won't win without taking WBC seriously]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/u-s-won-t-win-without-taking-wbc-seriously.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third place? The U.S. should be ashamed.Maybe now American baseball will start taking the WBC seriously, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 10, Giants 9]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/brewers-10-giants-9.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Sanchez knew it would be a good day for hitters as soon as he took the mound."I saw the flags. They were blowing out. Any flyball was going to get out," the San Francisco Giants starter said.Rickie Weeks homered to the base of the left-center fie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2154.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2155.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. And just two starts and 6 2/3 innings. Sanchez is penciled into the Giants rotation, but his workload is far be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2156.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson missed a start with biceps soreness. It wasn't considered serious, and manager Bruce Bochy called Johnson's arm "cranky." An MRI showed nothing severely wrong. He's still expected to be the No. 2 starter behind RHP Tim Lincecum and in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 12, Padres 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-12-padres-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The work Emmanuel Burriss has done on his swing appears to be paying off.Burriss had two of his three singles in a nine-run sixth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 12-4 Saturday.Burriss is tied for the major league lead with 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 8, Athletics 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-8-athletics-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Ishikawa doesn't want San Francisco Giants fans to get too excited about his power production this spring."I'm not trying to hit home runs," he said. "I know that's something Giants fans have been waiting for since Barry (Bonds) left, but I'm not t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2146.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2147.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. And just two starts and 6 2/3 innings. Sanchez is penciled into the Giants rotation, but his workload is far be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2148.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson missed a start with biceps soreness. It wasn't considered serious, and manager Bruce Bochy called Johnson's arm "cranky." An MRI showed nothing severely wrong. He's still expected to be the No. 2 starter behind RHP Tim Lincecum and in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2149.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it, there's no good time for WBC]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/face-it-there-s-no-good-time-for-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The WBC's problem isn't injuries &#151; it's timing. Tracy Ringolsby says there's just no reasonable way to make the schedule work.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2139.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2140.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. And just two starts and 6 2/3 innings. Sanchez is penciled into the Giants rotation, but his workload is far be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2141.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson missed a start with biceps soreness. It wasn't considered serious, and manager Bruce Bochy called Johnson's arm "cranky." An MRI showed nothing severely wrong. He's still expected to be the No. 2 starter behind RHP Tim Lincecum and in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, White Sox 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-10-white-sox-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito's curveball was more on target, and so was his pitching line.Zito allowed six hits and three runs, one earned, in six innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday.Zito walked one and struck out three in loweri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2143.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danks throws five scoreless innings for White Sox]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/danks-throws-five-scoreless-innings-for-white-sox.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox left-hander John Danks thinks he's finally finding his groove.Danks pitched five shutout innings and Carlos Quentin hit his first homer of spring training, but the San Francisco Giants scored four runs in the eighth and went on to a 6-4 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2133.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look who was leading the majors in home runs through March 13. The same team that was dead last in the 2008 season. The Giants hit 24 home runs in their first 16 Cactus League games, quite a change of pace for the only team that failed to reach triple-dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2134.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson, who had been enjoying a strong spring with the Giants, was scratched from a scheduled March 18 appearance due to tightness in his left biceps. He could return to Cactus League action as soon as March 23, manager Bruce Bochy said. --RH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2135.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 6, White Sox 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-6-white-sox-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox left-hander John Danks thinks he's finally finding his groove.Danks pitched five shutout innings and Carlos Quentin hit his first homer of spring training, but the San Francisco Giants scored four runs in the eighth and went on to a 6-4 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Ohman has interest from Nats, Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sources-ohman-has-interest-from-nats-giants.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Nationals just upgraded their bullpen by signing free-agent left- hander Joe Beimel to a one-year, $2 million contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Brewers 5 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-7-brewers-5-2138.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Hart and Jeff Suppan look ready to start Milwaukee's season. San Francisco's Jesus Guzman is making a strong case to be in the big leagues on opening day, too.Hart hit two doubles and drove in two runs and Suppan threw five scoreless innings for Mil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2127.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look who was leading the majors in home runs through March 13. The same team that was dead last in the 2008 season. The Giants hit 24 home runs in their first 16 Cactus League games, quite a change of pace for the only team that failed to reach triple-dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2128.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson, who had been enjoying a strong spring with the Giants, was scratched from a scheduled March 18 appearance due to tightness in his left biceps. He could return to Cactus League action as soon as March 23, manager Bruce Bochy said. --RH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2129.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 8, Cubs 6]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-8-cubs-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum gave up a first-pitch homer to Alfonso Soriano and it didn't get much better after that.The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner allowed four runs and seven hits in 3 2-3 innings before the San Francisco Giants recovered for an 8-6 victory over ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randy Johnson held out with biceps soreness]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/randy-johnson-held-out-with-biceps-soreness.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants left-hander Randy Johnson is scheduled to start against Seattle on Monday after skipping a turn because of soreness in his biceps.Manager Bruce Bochy says Johnson's arm is healthy. He was held out of his start Wednesday against the Ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2123.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum faced Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki for the first time -- when the Giants played Japan's World Baseball Classic team -- and Ichiro hit a broken-bat groundout and drew a walk. "I went after him like I would any other batter," said Lincecum, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2124.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2125.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look who was leading the majors in home runs through March 13. The same team that was dead last in the 2008 season. The Giants hit 24 home runs in their first 16 Cactus League games, quite a change of pace for the only team that failed to reach triple-dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Brewers 5]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-7-brewers-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Hart and Jeff Suppan look ready to start Milwaukee's season. San Francisco's Jesus Guzman is making a strong case to be in the big leagues on opening day, too.Hart hit two doubles and drove in two runs and Suppan threw five scoreless innings for Mil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2118.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum faced Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki for the first time -- when the Giants played Japan's World Baseball Classic team -- and Ichiro hit a broken-bat groundout and drew a walk. "I went after him like I would any other batter," said Lincecum, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2119.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2120.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look who was leading the majors in home runs through March 13. The same team that was dead last in the 2008 season. The Giants hit 24 home runs in their first 16 Cactus League games, quite a change of pace for the only team that failed to reach triple-dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants RHP Tim Lincecum scratched because of flu]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-rhp-tim-lincecum-scratched-because-of-flu.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum was scratched from Monday's scheduled start against the Los Angeles Angels because of the flu.Lincecum said he's improving and manager Bruce Bochy said the right-hander is now set to start Wednesday against the Chicag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 8, Giants 5]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/angels-8-giants-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Torii Hunter and Howie Kendrick each hit a two-run double, leading the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday.Hunter had a two-run double in a three-run first inning off Jeremy Affeldt, who started when the Giants scr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 11, Giants 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/royals-11-giants-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Jacobs has made quite the impression in his first spring training with the Kansas City Royals.Jacobs hit his fourth home run of the spring, Mark Teahen went deep twice and Kansas City beat Barry Zito and the San Francisco Giants 11-3 on Sunday.Jacobs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2115.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look who was leading the majors in home runs through March 13. The same team that was dead last in the 2008 season. The Giants hit 24 home runs in their first 16 Cactus League games, quite a change of pace for the only team that failed to reach triple-dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2116.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum faced Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki for the first time -- when the Giants played Japan's World Baseball Classic team -- and Ichiro hit a broken-bat groundout and drew a walk. "I went after him like I would any other batter," said Lincecum, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2117.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 8, Giants 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/padres-8-giants-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Ishikawa moved a little closer Saturday to becoming San Francisco's starting first baseman.Ishikawa hit his third home run of the spring and went 2-for-3 in the Giants' 8-4 loss to the San Diego Padres."He's done all he can do," Giants manager Bruc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 8, Giants 3]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/athletics-8-giants-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pieces of Oakland's offense are coming together, even as the pitching staff remains sketchy.Orlando Cabrera made his Athletics debut and Jason Giambi hit his first homer of the spring in an 8-3 victory over a San Francisco Giants split squad Saturday,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2111.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look who was leading the majors in home runs through March 13. The same team that was dead last in the 2008 season. The Giants hit 24 home runs in their first 16 Cactus League games, quite a change of pace for the only team that failed to reach triple-dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2112.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum faced Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki for the first time -- when the Giants played Japan's World Baseball Classic team -- and Ichiro hit a broken-bat groundout and drew a walk. "I went after him like I would any other batter," said Lincecum, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2113.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2104.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Look who was leading the majors in home runs through March 13. The same team that was dead last in the 2008 season. The Giants hit 24 home runs in their first 16 Cactus League games, quite a change of pace for the only team that failed to reach triple-dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2105.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum faced Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki for the first time -- when the Giants played Japan's World Baseball Classic team -- and Ichiro hit a broken-bat groundout and drew a walk. "I went after him like I would any other batter," said Lincecum, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2106.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit has strong first spring with Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/big-unit-has-strong-first-spring-with-giants.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is making quite the first impression in his first spring with the San Francisco Giants.Johnson has allowed one earned run in 8 1-3 innings in his three exhibition starts with San Francisco after signing a one-year, $8 million contract as a f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Rockies 3(10)]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-7-rockies-3-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manuel Corpas is making a strong case to be the Colorado Rockies closer.The right-hander pitched another scoreless inning this spring, but the Rockies lost in 10 innings to the San Francisco Giants 7-3 Friday."He has had to face a handful of left-handers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum unchanged by success]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cy-young-winner-tim-lincecum-unchanged-by-success.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If success has changed Tim Lincecum, it isn't obvious.Twenty minutes before a start against Japan on Wednesday, Lincecum was seated at a table in the San Francisco Giants clubhouse, singing along to his iPod."He's an enigma. Something I've never seen befo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2101.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2102.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No more dreaming. Manny Ramirez won't be a Giant, not that such a scenario was ever close to reaching fruition. With Ramirez returning to the Dodgers, which was projected all along, reality hit the Giants' camp that their current lineup is their future li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2103.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Pat Misch, who has pitched out of the Giants bullpen in parts of the past three seasons, was optioned to Class AAA Fresno. He allowed eight runs (seven earned) in three innings this spring. --RHP Ramon Ortiz, 35, the former Angels starter who was bi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2096.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2097.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No more dreaming. Manny Ramirez won't be a Giant, not that such a scenario was ever close to reaching fruition. With Ramirez returning to the Dodgers, which was projected all along, reality hit the Giants' camp that their current lineup is their future li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2098.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Pat Misch, who has pitched out of the Giants bullpen in parts of the past three seasons, was optioned to Class AAA Fresno. He allowed eight runs (seven earned) in three innings this spring. --RHP Ramon Ortiz, 35, the former Angels starter who was bi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ichiro helps Japan beat Giants in exhibition]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/ichiro-helps-japan-beat-giants-in-exhibition.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ichiro Suzuki singled during a four-run sixth inning to help Japan's World Baseball Classic team to a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants in an exhibition game Wednesday.With Japan trailing 4-2, Suzuki looped a single to right field to load the base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2091.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. 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With Ramirez returning to the Dodgers, which was projected all along, reality hit the Giants' camp that their current lineup is their future li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2093.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Pat Misch, who has pitched out of the Giants bullpen in parts of the past three seasons, was optioned to Class AAA Fresno. He allowed eight runs (seven earned) in three innings this spring. --RHP Ramon Ortiz, 35, the former Angels starter who was bi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 6, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-6-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers starter Scott Feldman is having less trouble pitching than chewing gum.A day after needing a root canal on a tooth he broke while chewing gum, Feldman had his second consecutive scoreless outing with three innings for Texas in a 6-4 loss Tuesday t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell is Puerto Rican in a special way 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/snell-is-puerto-rican-in-a-special-way-2095.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell isn't Puerto Rican, so why is he starting for Team Puerto Rico? Ken Rosenthal knows the very special reason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zito allows 2 runs in latest tuneup]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/zito-allows-2-runs-in-latest-tuneup.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito gave up two runs on five hits in two innings of the San Francisco Giants' 8-6 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday."All in all, my stuff is feeling good. I haven't got the full feel of the changeup yet, and that's a big pitch for me,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2086.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No more dreaming. Manny Ramirez won't be a Giant, not that such a scenario was ever close to reaching fruition. With Ramirez returning to the Dodgers, which was projected all along, reality hit the Giants' camp that their current lineup is their future li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2087.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum hasn't had a letdown from his Cy Young Award season. He retired 20 of his first 22 batters over seven Cactus League innings, yielding one hit and issuing one walk. Facing the Angels on March 6, he pitched three innings and faced the min]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2088.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 8, Brewers 6]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-8-brewers-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito gave up two runs on five hits in two innings of the San Francisco Giants' 8-6 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday."All in all, my stuff is feeling good. I haven't got the full feel of the changeup yet, and that's a big pitch for me,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell is Puerto Rican in a special way 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/snell-is-puerto-rican-in-a-special-way-2090.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell isn't Puerto Rican, so why he's starting for Team Puerto Rico? Ken Rosenthal knows the very special reason why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, Athletics 1]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-10-athletics-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The power appears to be coming back to San Francisco.The Giants, last in the majors with 94 home runs last season, hit three more Sunday in their spring power surge and beat the Oakland Athletics 10-1 in a split-squad game.Bengie Molina hit a solo homer o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 8, Giants 1]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/angels-8-giants-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Adenhart worked three scoreless innings in the Los Angeles Angels' 8-1 victory against a San Francisco Giants split-squad on Sunday, making a push to possibly fill in for hurting ace Ervin Santana when the season starts.On Saturday, the Angels announ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell is Puerto Rican in a special way]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/snell-is-puerto-rican-in-a-special-way.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell isn't Puerto Rican, so why he's starting for Team Puerto Rico? Ken Rosenthal knows the very special reason why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2082.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2083.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No more dreaming. Manny Ramirez won't be a Giant, not that such a scenario was ever close to reaching fruition. With Ramirez returning to the Dodgers, which was projected all along, reality hit the Giants' camp that their current lineup is their future li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2084.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum hasn't had a letdown from his Cy Young Award season. He retired 20 of his first 22 batters over seven Cactus League innings, yielding one hit and issuing one walk. Facing the Angels on March 6, he pitched three innings and faced the min]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2075.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2076.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No more dreaming. Manny Ramirez won't be a Giant, not that such a scenario was ever close to reaching fruition. With Ramirez returning to the Dodgers, which was projected all along, reality hit the Giants' camp that their current lineup is their future li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2077.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum hasn't had a letdown from his Cy Young Award season. He retired 20 of his first 22 batters over seven Cactus League innings, yielding one hit and issuing one walk. Facing the Angels on March 6, he pitched three innings and faced the min]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 9, Giants 7]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rockies-9-giants-7.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Franklin Morales pitched as though he belongs in Colorado's rotation.One of several candidates for the team's final starting spot, Morales threw four shutout innings Saturday in a 9-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants."I don't think about it. I just n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2071.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2072.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No more dreaming. Manny Ramirez won't be a Giant, not that such a scenario was ever close to reaching fruition. With Ramirez returning to the Dodgers, which was projected all along, reality hit the Giants' camp that their current lineup is their future li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2073.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Lincecum hasn't had a letdown from his Cy Young Award season. He retired 20 of his first 22 batters over seven Cactus League innings, yielding one hit and issuing one walk. Facing the Angels on March 6, he pitched three innings and faced the min]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 5, Giants 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/angels-5-giants-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum is dominating hitters this spring the same way he did last season.The 2008 NL Cy Young Award winner pitched three hitless innings for the San Francisco Giants in a 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, giving him a total of seven scor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 4, Giants 2]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/athletics-4-giants-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Cahill lived up to his billing as a top pitching prospect for Oakland in his first spring training start Thursday.The 21-year-old righty didn't allow a ball out of the infield in three innings and a split squad of Athletics beat the San Francisco G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2066.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants made a move involving a legendary former Red Sox outfielder. However, instead of signing Manny Ramirez, they released Dave Roberts. Although the Giants had made overtures to Ramirez and agent Scott Boras, Ramirez ultimately returned to the Dodg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2067.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Keiichi Yabu, who was effective out of the Giants bullpen last season, was optioned to Class AAA Fresno. Yabu, 40, was 3-6 with a 3.57 ERA in 60 appearances in 2008. The move could clear a path for RHP Luis Perdomo, a Rule 5 selection from Cardinals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2068.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants release vet OF Roberts]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-release-vet-of-roberts.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants released veteran outfielder Dave Roberts on Thursday, a surprise move that could cost them $6.5 million this season.The 36-year-old Roberts signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Giants in 2007, but played only 166 gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things more important than Manny in L.A.]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/five-things-more-important-than-manny-in-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they got their Manny, Tracy Ringolsby looks at the real issues facing the Dodgers as they try to defend their division title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2059.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the Manny Ramirez front, the Giants just aren't going away. "We've talked about it till we're literally blue in the face -- Dodger blue in the face -- that we've been in communication with them about concepts," team president Larry Baer said. He added,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2060.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't pitched since August 2007, had a setback, and it doesn't appear as if he'll be ready to begin the season. He felt elbow pain in the wake of feeling tightness behind his shoulder, and his slow start reaffirms LHP Jonathan Sanch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2061.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, Dodgers 8]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-10-dodgers-8.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito knows the next time he faces the Los Angeles Dodgers, he's likely to see Manny Ramirez in the middle of their lineup.He's ready for the challenge.On the day Ramirez re-signed with the rival Dodgers, Zito threw 45 pitches Wednesday in nearly thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting on Manny: Dodgers lose to Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/waiting-on-manny-dodgers-lose-to-giants.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito knows the next time he faces the Los Angeles Dodgers, he's likely to see Manny Ramirez in the middle of their lineup.He's ready for the challenge.On the day Ramirez re-signed with the rival Dodgers, Zito threw 45 pitches Wednesday in nearly thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Is it Harden's year?]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/under-the-bleachers-is-it-harden-s-year-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best MLB writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Diamondbacks 6]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-7-diamondbacks-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson looked like his old self against his old team.Johnson struck out seven batters in three scoreless innings Tuesday in his first start against the Arizona Diamondbacks since leaving for San Francisco as a free agent this offseason.The Giants o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2056.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the Manny Ramirez front, the Giants just aren't going away. "We've talked about it till we're literally blue in the face -- Dodger blue in the face -- that we've been in communication with them about concepts," team president Larry Baer said. He added,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2057.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't pitched since August 2007, had a setback, and it doesn't appear as if he'll be ready to begin the season. He felt elbow pain in the wake of feeling tightness behind his shoulder, and his slow start reaffirms LHP Jonathan Sanch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2058.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 14, Giants 5]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/royals-14-giants-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals right-hander Kyle Davies wants to prove his strong September was not a fluke.Davies looked as if it was still the last month of the season, when he went 4-1 with a 2.27 ERA, throwing three scoreless innings Monday to lead the Royals ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2052.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't pitched since August 2007, had a setback, and it doesn't appear as if he'll be ready to begin the season. He felt elbow pain in the wake of feeling tightness behind his shoulder, and his slow start reaffirms LHP Jonathan Sanch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2053.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2054.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the Manny Ramirez front, the Giants just aren't going away. "We've talked about it till we're literally blue in the face -- Dodger blue in the face -- that we've been in communication with them about concepts," team president Larry Baer said. He added,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 5, Brewers 2]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-5-brewers-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants are hoping Tim Lincecum can duplicate Sunday's spring outing when they host the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day next month.Lincecum retired all nine batters he faced in the Giants' 5-2 win over Milwaukee."I'm just doing the same ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2048.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't pitched since August 2007, had a setback, and it doesn't appear as if he'll be ready to begin the season. He felt elbow pain in the wake of feeling tightness behind his shoulder, and his slow start reaffirms LHP Jonathan Sanch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2049.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2050.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the Manny Ramirez front, the Giants just aren't going away. "We've talked about it till we're literally blue in the face -- Dodger blue in the face -- that we've been in communication with them about concepts," team president Larry Baer said. He added,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2043.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Noah Lowry, who hasn't pitched since August 2007, had a setback, and it doesn't appear as if he'll be ready to begin the season. 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"We've talked about it till we're literally blue in the face -- Dodger blue in the face -- that we've been in communication with them about concepts," team president Larry Baer said. He added,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 6, Giants 4]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mariners-6-giants-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito looked like his old self in his first spring outing. Carlos Silva's two innings also were familiar, in a much different way.The stronger, sleeker Zito looked like the dominant left-hander of years ago in San Francisco's 6-4 loss to Seattle on S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 6, Giants 1]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/royals-6-giants-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even after more than two decades in the majors, 45-year-old Randy Johnson is being exposed to new experiences.Try a catcher attempting a straight steal of home plate in a spring training game.Kansas City's Miguel Olivo was unable to fool Johnson with his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If/when Manny signs, will he be happy?]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/if/when-manny-signs-will-he-be-happy-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Assuming the Dodgers do sign Manny, which Manny will they have? Bob Klapisch says all the hard bargaining may turn No. 99 sour.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2040.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2041.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants' competition at second base has been called a three-way battle, but it's really down to Kevin Frandsen vs. Emmanuel Burriss. In fact, it might be Frandsen's to lose. One strong possibility is that Frandsen will start, Burriss will open the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2042.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Noah Lowry, trying to regain his spot in the rotation while recovering from forearm and elbow surgeries, experienced elbow tightness Feb. 26. He won't throw again for at least two days. --RHP Matt Cain reported in much better shape than he was in 20]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 16, Giants 7]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-16-giants-7.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers-Giants rivalry resumed in Arizona on Thursday, with Los Angeles spoiling San Francisco's spring training home opener with a 16-7 victory.The game between the longtime rivals was played before a placid crowd of 5,803 at Scottsdale Stadium and w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2032.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. 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One strong possibility is that Frandsen will start, Burriss will open the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2034.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Noah Lowry, trying to regain his spot in the rotation while recovering from forearm and elbow surgeries, experienced elbow tightness Feb. 26. He won't throw again for at least two days. --RHP Matt Cain reported in much better shape than he was in 20]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum, Giants agree to $650,000 contract]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lincecum-giants-agree-to-650-000-contract.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum agreed to a $650,000, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.The 24-year-old Lincecum won the National League Cy Young Award in 2008, going 18-5 with a 2.62 ERA while striking out a major league-leading 265 batters in 227]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum, Giants agree to $650K contract]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lincecum-giants-agree-to-650k-contract.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum agreed to a $650,000, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.The 24-year-old Lincecum won the National League Cy Young Award in 2008, going 18-5 with a 2.62 ERA while striking out a major league-leading 265 batters in 227]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2037.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Ishikawa fights for Giants 1st base job]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/travis-ishikawa-fights-for-giants-1st-base-job.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Ishikawa was 13-years old when he began to understand the contributions a first baseman can make."We had a third baseman who had trouble getting the ball across the diamond," Ishikawa said. "Saving balls here and there, it built up my confidence to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2026.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. 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One strong possibility is that Frandsen will start, Burriss will open the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2028.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain reported in much better shape than he was in 2008, shedding several pounds thanks to a running program. Cain admitted he wasn't fond of conditioning earlier in his career, but manager Bruce Bochy asked Cain in June to focus more on conditi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, Indians 7]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-10-indians-7.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hall of Famer Bob Feller threw out the ceremonial first pitch, four F-16 fighter jets screamed by in a fly-over and snakes stayed out of the press box.Under brilliant sunshine and an infinite blue sky, the Cleveland Indians began a new era of spring baseb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2030.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-2021.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:36:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2022.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:36:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2023.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:36:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants' competition at second base has been called a three-way battle, but it's really down to Kevin Frandsen vs. Emmanuel Burriss. In fact, it might be Frandsen's to lose. One strong possibility is that Frandsen will start, Burriss will open the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2024.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:36:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain reported in much better shape than he was in 2008, shedding several pounds thanks to a running program. Cain admitted he wasn't fond of conditioning earlier in his career, but manager Bruce Bochy asked Cain in June to focus more on conditi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memory of father is fresh for Giants C Molina]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/memory-of-father-is-fresh-for-giants-c-molina.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike his three major league sons, Benjamin Molina was not a catcher. He was just everything else."I still talk to him every day," said San Francisco Giants catcher Bengie Molina, the oldest of the big-league siblings. "A lot of times I hope he could tel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-2018.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-2019.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants' competition at second base has been called a three-way battle, but it's really down to Kevin Frandsen vs. Emmanuel Burriss. In fact, it might be Frandsen's to lose. One strong possibility is that Frandsen will start, Burriss will open the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2020.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain reported in much better shape than he was in 2008, shedding several pounds thanks to a running program. Cain admitted he wasn't fond of conditioning earlier in his career, but manager Bruce Bochy asked Cain in June to focus more on conditi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-2014.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Cain reported in much better shape than he was in 2008, shedding several pounds thanks to a running program. 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Baseball's top brass quietly signaled last year it might bend on letting the team move elsewhere if things don't work out in Alameda Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catching up with: Darren Lewis ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/catching-up-with-darren-lewis-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Then: Lewis, born in Berkeley and drafted out of Cal by the A's, was a fleet center fielder and base-stealing specialist for 13 seasons in the majors, most notably 1991-95 with the Giants. 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So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aurilia back to Giants on minor-league deal]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/aurilia-back-to-giants-on-minor-league-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent infielder Rich Aurilia is returning to the Giants on a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Questions]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/five-questions.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the master rebuilding plan, the Giants were supposed to return to winning Baseball in 2009 and position themselves to compete for the playoffs in 2010.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING  NL Central ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/spring-training-nl-central-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO Cubs (Mesa, Ariz.)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants say arms give them upper hand ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-say-arms-give-them-upper-hand-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Manny Ramirez stall-a-thon rumbles into its fourth month, we bring you this bulletin:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants target trade deadline to make move ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-target-trade-deadline-to-make-move-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Speaking about free-agent slugger Manny Ramirez, Giants General Manager Brian Sabean said he wasn't interested in acquiring "somebody here as a silver bullet to save the day."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Sabean says Giants' biggest move may not come until trade deadline ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/brian-sabean-says-giants-biggest-move-may-not-come-until-trade-deadline-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Speaking about free-agent slugger Manny Ramirez, general manager Brian Sabean said he wasn't interested in acquiring "somebody here as a silver bullet to save the day."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Manny Ramirez? No sweat in still sorry NL West ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/no-manny-ramirez-no-sweat-in-still-sorry-nl-west-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Manny Ramirez stall-a-thon rumbles into its fourth month, we bring you this bulletin:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy back renews confidence, stirs optimism]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/healthy-back-renews-confidence-stirs-optimism.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson's first news conference as a Giant on Saturday was extraordinary. Visiting China Basin for the Giants FanFest, the Big Unit sat behind a table in a suite level conference room and did not need reporters to ask any questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum basks in spotlight ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/lincecum-basks-in-spotlight-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Six beefy security officers formed a cocoon around him. A mass of people trailed his every move. All the while, undercover officers spied on the crowd.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge indicates she will bar use of steroid tests in Bonds case ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/federal-judge-indicates-she-will-bar-use-of-steroid-tests-in-bonds-case-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A federal judge on Thursday appeared poised to weaken the government's perjury case against Barry Bonds, indicating that she plans to strip prosecutors of perhaps their strongest evidence that Baseball's all-time home run king lied to a grand jury about u]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1942.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Noah Lowry is throwing off a mound and should be 100 percent when pitchers and catchers begin their first workout Feb. 15. He didn't throw a pitch in the 2008 season and had two operations -- for his forearm in March and for his elbow in September. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1943.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1944.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants lost 90 games last year, a one-game improvement over 2007. It was the first time the team was Barry Bonds-less since 1992, and the fan base was not happy. Attendance dipped slightly, and complaints about the Giants' philosophies were rampant. F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-1945.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A big-league aversion to brown shoes ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/a-big-league-aversion-to-brown-shoes-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The late comedianGeorge Gobel was fond of asking his audience, "Did you ever feel that the world is a black tuxedo and you're a pair of brown shoes?" That's where we find a couple of decent ballplayers today, and a rather interesting dilemma for the Giant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants hope Renteria can plug hole at shortstop]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-hope-renteria-can-plug-hole-at-shortstop.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants hope a slimmed-down Edgar Renteria fits perfectly the hole left by Omar Vizquel in the middle of their infield.Renteria, who signed an $18.5 million, two-year deal with the Giants in December, was criticized for being overweight w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge indicates she will bar use of steroids tests in Barry Bonds case ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/judge-indicates-she-will-bar-use-of-steroids-tests-in-barry-bonds-case-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A federal judge Thursday appeared poised to weaken the government's perjury case against Barry Bonds, indicating that she plans to strip prosecutors of perhaps their strongest evidence that Baseball's all-time home run king lied to a grand jury about usin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hints she'll toss some Bonds evidence]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/judge-hints-she-ll-toss-some-bonds-evidence.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The federal government's perjury case against Barry Bonds ran into trouble Thursday when a judge questioned whether prosecutors could use much of the evidence they say shows that the former Giants star used steroids.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-1937.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1938.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INFs Kevin Frandsen, Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez still are the three candidates to start at second base despite the acquisition of INF Juan Uribe, who was signed to a minor-league contract with a chance to make the big-league club. Uribe is consi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1939.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-1926.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 San Francisco Giants ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 Milwaukee, 4:05 p.m.April 8 Milwaukee, 10:15 p.m.April 9 Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.April 10 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 11 at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.April 12 at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.April 13 at L.A. Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Documents: Bonds tested positive for steroids three times in 2001 and 2002 ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/documents-bonds-tested-positive-for-steroids-three-times-in-2001-and-2002-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Drawing the most detailed portrait to date of the government's perjury case against Barry Bonds, prosecutors say they possess concrete evidence that Baseball's all-time home run king tested positive four times for steroids between 2000 and 2003, years whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARDS, RAYS GIVE HOPE TO SEATTLE ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cards-rays-give-hope-to-seattle-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IF KURT WARNER were half the tackler that he was a thrower, we'd still be washing guacamole dip off ceilings and rugs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1929.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INFs Kevin Frandsen, Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez still are the three candidates to start at second base despite the acquisition of INF Juan Uribe, who was signed to a minor-league contract with a chance to make the big-league club. Uribe is consi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1930.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1931.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thrill is gone no more. Will Clark is a Giant again. Unfortunately for a fan base hungry for a team that can deliver more offense, Clark won't suit up, play first base and smoke wicked line drives over a defenseless pitcher's head. Clark is 44 years o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NL Hot Stove: Cubs still have work to do]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/nl-hot-stove-cubs-still-have-work-to-do.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GM Jim Hendry has the Cubs looking strong in a deflated National League. Tracy Ringolsby says Chicago is still missing one key piece.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1921.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INFs Kevin Frandsen, Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez still are the three candidates to start at second base despite the acquisition of INF Juan Uribe, who was signed to a minor-league contract with a chance to make the big-league club. Uribe is consi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1922.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1923.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thrill is gone no more. Will Clark is a Giant again. Unfortunately for a fan base hungry for a team that can deliver more offense, Clark won't suit up, play first base and smoke wicked line drives over a defenseless pitcher's head. Clark is 44 years o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants move to San Jose! (For one night) ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-move-to-san-jose-for-one-night-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Way back when, they used to barnstorm like this. But it was back before anyone around here can remember. Then the Giants built their palace, and FanFest became a big annual event limited to AT&T Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers have options, but Manny may not 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-have-options-but-manny-may-not-1925.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez has reportedly rejected the Dodgers again. But the team has viable options, while Manny may not, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite new ownership, Pads still likely to deal ace]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/despite-new-ownership-pads-still-likely-to-deal-ace.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, Padres fans. A new ownership group likely won't change the odds that Jake Peavy will be dealt, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1917.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thrill is gone no more. Will Clark is a Giant again. Unfortunately for a fan base hungry for a team that can deliver more offense, Clark won't suit up, play first base and smoke wicked line drives over a defenseless pitcher's head. Clark is 44 years o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1918.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INFs Kevin Frandsen, Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez still are the three candidates to start at second base despite the acquisition of INF Juan Uribe, who was signed to a minor-league contract with a chance to make the big-league club. Uribe is consi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1919.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers have options, but Manny may not 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-have-options-but-manny-may-not-1920.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez has reportedly rejected the Dodgers again. But the team has viable options, while Manny may not, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers have options, but Manny may not]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-have-options-but-manny-may-not.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers have made Manny another offer. If it fails, Ken Rosenthal says, the slugger might find himself out in the cold - literally.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1913.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thrill is gone no more. Will Clark is a Giant again. Unfortunately for a fan base hungry for a team that can deliver more offense, Clark won't suit up, play first base and smoke wicked line drives over a defenseless pitcher's head. Clark is 44 years o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1914.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INFs Kevin Frandsen, Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez still are the three candidates to start at second base despite the acquisition of INF Juan Uribe, who was signed to a minor-league contract with a chance to make the big-league club. Uribe is consi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1915.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1909.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thrill is gone no more. Will Clark is a Giant again. Unfortunately for a fan base hungry for a team that can deliver more offense, Clark won't suit up, play first base and smoke wicked line drives over a defenseless pitcher's head. Clark is 44 years o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1910.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INFs Kevin Frandsen, Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez still are the three candidates to start at second base despite the acquisition of INF Juan Uribe, who was signed to a minor-league contract with a chance to make the big-league club. Uribe is consi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1911.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1906.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thrill is gone no more. Will Clark is a Giant again. Unfortunately for a fan base hungry for a team that can deliver more offense, Clark won't suit up, play first base and smoke wicked line drives over a defenseless pitcher's head. Clark is 44 years o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1907.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INFs Kevin Frandsen, Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez still are the three candidates to start at second base despite the acquisition of INF Juan Uribe, who was signed to a minor-league contract with a chance to make the big-league club. Uribe is consi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1908.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1903.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INFs Kevin Frandsen, Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez still are the three candidates to start at second base despite the acquisition of INF Juan Uribe, who was signed to a minor-league contract with a chance to make the big-league club. Uribe is consi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1904.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1905.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thrill is gone no more. Will Clark is a Giant again. Unfortunately for a fan base hungry for a team that can deliver more offense, Clark won't suit up, play first base and smoke wicked line drives over a defenseless pitcher's head. Clark is 44 years o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risky strategy could work for these unsigned studs]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/risky-strategy-could-work-for-these-unsigned-studs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time's running out on many big-name free agents. But for some, the best move might just be to keep waiting, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, INF Juan Uribe agree to minor league deal]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-inf-juan-uribe-agree-to-minor-league-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Juan Uribe and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a minor league contract Thursday with an invitation to spring training.Uribe batted .247 with seven homers and 40 RBIs for the Chicago White Sox last year, losing his starting job at second base to Alexei ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Giants, Uribe reach minor-league deal]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/source-giants-uribe-reach-minor-league-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants have reached agreement on a minor-league contract with infielder Juan Uribe, a signing that will not affect their pursuit of free-agent third baseman Joe Crede, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zito gears up for a better 2009]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/zito-gears-up-for-a-better-2009.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Zito rushed from an appearance and autograph session with homeless children straight to the ballpark weight room. He was short on time and needed to fit in his second workout of the day.The 30-year-old Zito has committed himself to his fitness and o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark connects Giants to winning days of '80s ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/clark-connects-giants-to-winning-days-of-80s-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fifteen years ago, the Giants made a heartbreaking financial decision to let Will Clark go. Now he is back and will work with young players to instill the ethic that made him so popular among fans when he played.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Giants Way': Will Clark returns ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/the-giants-way-will-clark-returns-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Managing partner Bill Neukom has hired his unofficial minister of the "Giants Way," and he comes with a thick application of eye black.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Thrill' to pave 'Giants Way" ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-the-thrill-to-pave-giants-way-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Managing partner Bill Neukom has hired his unofficial minister of the "Giants Way," and he comes with a thick application of eye black.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1902.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Kent announced his retirement at a Dodger Stadium news conference and was introduced by Los Angeles' general manager, Ned Colletti, who called Kent "a great Dodger." He was a greater Giant. "Of all the teams I played for, San Francisco sits the deepe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/abreu-too-good-to-last-this-long-on-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. Ken Rosenthal explores why that is, and where he might go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1887.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Kent announced his retirement at a Dodger Stadium news conference and was introduced by Los Angeles' general manager, Ned Colletti, who called Kent "a great Dodger." He was a greater Giant. "Of all the teams I played for, San Francisco sits the deepe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1888.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former first baseman Will Clark, one of the most popular players in the Giants' recent history, has rejoined the organization as a special assistant. He will begin his duties in spring training, working with big-leaguers and minor-leaguers. --LHP Jack T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1889.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants hire ex-player Clark as special assistant]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-hire-ex-player-clark-as-special-assistant.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former first baseman Will Clark is coming back to the San Francisco Giants as a special assistant.The 44-year-old Clark was drafted by the Giants with the second overall pick in 1985 and played the first eight of his 15 major league seasons with San Franc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Clark set to be a Giant again ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/will-clark-set-to-be-a-giant-again-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the most popular players in Giants history is coming back toSanFrancisco.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Clark returns to the Giants ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/will-clark-returns-to-the-giants-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the most popular players in Giants history is coming back toSanFrancisco.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny-1893.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candid Cam: Will Clark as Giants' skipper? ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/candid-cam-will-clark-as-giants-skipper-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants just sent word there'll be an announcement Wednesday morning regarding former first baseman Will Clark.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1882.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Kent announced his retirement at a Dodger Stadium news conference and was introduced by Los Angeles' general manager, Ned Colletti, who called Kent "a great Dodger." He was a greater Giant. "Of all the teams I played for, San Francisco sits the deepe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1883.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner signed a one-year, $835,000 contract to avoid salary arbitration. The lone remaining Giant who was arbitration-eligible, Taschner went 3-2 last year with a 4.88 ERA in a career-high 67 games. His salary was bumped from $400,500. The Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1884.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent is expected to call it a career today  2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/kent-is-expected-to-call-it-a-career-today--1885.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Told that Jeff Kent was scheduled to announce his retirement at Dodger Stadium today, Dodgers third base coach Larry Bowa expressed one regret about the future Hall of Famer's tenure in Los Angeles: That more of the team's young players didn't ask him for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1878.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1879.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Kent announced his retirement at a Dodger Stadium news conference and was introduced by Los Angeles' general manager, Ned Colletti, who called Kent "a great Dodger." He was a greater Giant. "Of all the teams I played for, San Francisco sits the deepe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1880.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner signed a one-year, $835,000 contract to avoid salary arbitration. The lone remaining Giant who was arbitration-eligible, Taschner went 3-2 last year with a 4.88 ERA in a career-high 67 games. His salary was bumped from $400,500. The Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1875.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:35:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1876.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:35:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Kent announced his retirement at a Dodger Stadium news conference and was introduced by Los Angeles' general manager, Ned Colletti, who called Kent "a great Dodger." He was a greater Giant. "Of all the teams I played for, San Francisco sits the deepe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1877.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:35:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner signed a one-year, $835,000 contract to avoid salary arbitration. The lone remaining Giant who was arbitration-eligible, Taschner went 3-2 last year with a 4.88 ERA in a career-high 67 games. His salary was bumped from $400,500. The Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1868.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1869.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Kent announced his retirement at a Dodger Stadium news conference and was introduced by Los Angeles' general manager, Ned Colletti, who called Kent "a great Dodger." He was a greater Giant. "Of all the teams I played for, San Francisco sits the deepe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1870.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner signed a one-year, $835,000 contract to avoid salary arbitration. The lone remaining Giant who was arbitration-eligible, Taschner went 3-2 last year with a 4.88 ERA in a career-high 67 games. His salary was bumped from $400,500. The Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent leaves baseball proud of the fire he brought ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/kent-leaves-baseball-proud-of-the-fire-he-brought-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An emotional Jeff Kent stood in front of a blue background at Dodger Stadium and announced his retirement Thursday. He didn't proclaim his intention to enter the Hall of Fame as a Giant, though.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent says emotional goodbye ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/kent-says-emotional-goodbye-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An emotional Jeff Kent stood in front of a blue background at Dodger Stadium and announced his retirement Thursday. He didn't proclaim his intention to enter the Hall of Fame as a Giant, though.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Kent's future include his Giants past? ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/will-kent-s-future-include-his-giants-past-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HEARD THIS ONE?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanchez, Sandoval could face decision on team or country ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sanchez-sandoval-could-face-decision-on-team-or-country-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Sanchez andPablo Sandoval face a tough choice. Do they accept the honor of representing their homelands in the World Baseball Classic or spend all of spring training with the Giants cementing their roles on the team?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1863.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner agreed to a one-year, $830,000 deal, settling the Giants' lone potential arbitration case. --INF Kevin Frandsen, who was limited to one at-bat in 2008 after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in spring training, seems healthy enough to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1864.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1865.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez camp is waiting for the Giants to up the ante. By most accounts, the Giants aren't going overboard trying to sign the free agent left fielder, preferring to let him fall in their laps if he so desires. His agent, Scott Boras, appeared on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure-1866.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet-1867.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent is expected to call it a career today ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/kent-is-expected-to-call-it-a-career-today-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Told that Jeff Kent was scheduled to announce his retirement at Dodger Stadium today, Dodgers third base coach Larry Bowa expressed one regret about the future Hall of Famer's tenure in Los Angeles: That more of the team's young players didn't ask him for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball: Former Mets infielder Alfonzo to try out for Yomiuri ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/baseball-former-mets-infielder-alfonzo-to-try-out-for-yomiuri-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yomiuri Giants have invited former New York Mets infielder Edgardo Alfonzo to try out at next month's spring training camp in Miyazaki Prefecture, the Central League club said Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Smallwood: Philadelphia sports and the curse of the inauguration ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/john-smallwood-philadelphia-sports-and-the-curse-of-the-inauguration-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IT MIGHT BE HARD to accept, especially with Sunday's loss in the NFC Championship Game still so fresh, but the Arizona Cardinals probably did Philadelphia fans a favor by beating the Eagles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1859.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez camp is waiting for the Giants to up the ante. By most accounts, the Giants aren't going overboard trying to sign the free agent left fielder, preferring to let him fall in their laps if he so desires. His agent, Scott Boras, appeared on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1860.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner agreed to a one-year, $830,000 deal, settling the Giants' lone potential arbitration case. --INF Kevin Frandsen, who was limited to one at-bat in 2008 after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in spring training, seems healthy enough to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1861.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet-1862.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1847.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez camp is waiting for the Giants to up the ante. By most accounts, the Giants aren't going overboard trying to sign the free agent left fielder, preferring to let him fall in their laps if he so desires. His agent, Scott Boras, appeared on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1848.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner agreed to a one-year, $830,000 deal, settling the Giants' lone potential arbitration case. --INF Kevin Frandsen, who was limited to one at-bat in 2008 after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in spring training, seems healthy enough to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1849.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. 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Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taschner agrees to $830,000, 1-yr deal with Giants]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/taschner-agrees-to-830-000-1-yr-deal-with-giants.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Jack Taschner and the San Francisco Giants agreed Tuesday to an $835,000, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.Taschner was the only Giants player eligible for arbitration before agreeing to the deal. He went 3-2 with a 4.88 ERA i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUMBO DREAMS ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/jumbo-dreams-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE GIANT VIDEO SCREEN, THAT ELECTRIC MIRROR OF OUR SPORTS CULTURE, HAS TRANSFORMED THE WAY WE WATCH GAMES?AND EVEN THE WAY THEY'RE PLAYED]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's not too late to land big, free-agent stars]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/it-s-not-too-late-to-land-big-free-agent-stars.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's late January and there's still plenty of talent on the free-agent market. Here's a look at the best fits for some of the biggest names.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce-1854.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1841.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1842.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez camp is waiting for the Giants to up the ante. By most accounts, the Giants aren't going overboard trying to sign the free agent left fielder, preferring to let him fall in their laps if he so desires. His agent, Scott Boras, appeared on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1843.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Kevin Frandsen, who was limited to one at-bat in 2008 after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in spring training, seems healthy enough to compete with Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez for the starting job at second base. Manager Bruce Bochy decla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE BIG GAME'S HISTORY HERE ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/the-big-game-s-history-here-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two decades can make a big difference. In 1984, when Tampa first hosted a Super Bowl, the halftime show featured college marching bands. This year, rock icon Bruce Springsteen will take the field midway through the game. For Tampa's first Super Bowl, loca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARDS DELIVER TURNAROUND, JUST LIKE RAYS  2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cards-deliver-turnaround-just-like-rays--1846.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hmmm ... A team with a long legacy of losing having unexpected success with a charming group of underdog players and making a run at a championship.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys coaches shouldn't get too comfortable ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cowboys-coaches-shouldn-t-get-too-comfortable-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 18--Putting on our Sunday best ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards deliver turnaround, just like Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cards-deliver-turnaround-just-like-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Marc Topkin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1836.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez camp is waiting for the Giants to up the ante. By most accounts, the Giants aren't going overboard trying to sign the free agent left fielder, preferring to let him fall in their laps if he so desires. His agent, Scott Boras, appeared on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1837.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Kevin Frandsen, who was limited to one at-bat in 2008 after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in spring training, seems healthy enough to compete with Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez for the starting job at second base. Manager Bruce Bochy decla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1838.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCHDOG: THE BEST OF NEIL BEST ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/watchdog-the-best-of-neil-best-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Flick-maker flicks away nitpicks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson? 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson--1840.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1830.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez camp is waiting for the Giants to up the ante. By most accounts, the Giants aren't going overboard trying to sign the free agent left fielder, preferring to let him fall in their laps if he so desires. His agent, Scott Boras, appeared on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1831.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Kevin Frandsen, who was limited to one at-bat in 2008 after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in spring training, seems healthy enough to compete with Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez for the starting job at second base. Manager Bruce Bochy decla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1832.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra Cheese: New York columnist takes shot at Philly ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/extra-cheese-new-york-columnist-takes-shot-at-philly-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Legendary Celtics coach Red Auerbach used to signal a game was over when he lit up his cigar in Boston Garden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1823.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez camp is waiting for the Giants to up the ante. By most accounts, the Giants aren't going overboard trying to sign the free agent left fielder, preferring to let him fall in their laps if he so desires. His agent, Scott Boras, appeared on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1824.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Kevin Frandsen, who was limited to one at-bat in 2008 after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in spring training, seems healthy enough to compete with Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez for the starting job at second base. Manager Bruce Bochy decla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1825.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Rangers interested in Vizquel as backup]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sources-rangers-interested-in-vizquel-as-backup.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent shortstop Omar Vizquel, snubbed by the Padres, suddenly is looking at another option.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson?]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Ray Buck column: She Said, He Said: Is Michael Young being selfish ... or just realistic? ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/fort-worth-star-telegram-texas-ray-buck-column-she-said-he-said-is-michael-young-being-selfish-or-just-realistic-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 13--Each Tuesday, the Star-Telegram's Charean Williams and Ray Buck go point-counterpoint on some of the hot topics in sports. Combined, they've covered more than 40 Super Bowls. Charean will become president of the Pro Football Writers of America at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry Bonds' lawyers ask judge to exclude evidence ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/barry-bonds-lawyers-ask-judge-to-exclude-evidence-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barry Bonds' lawyers threw a high and hard one at the government's perjury case Thursday, asking a federal judge to exclude key pieces of evidence against Baseball's all-time home-run king.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson? 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson--1833.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:27:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonds' lawyers seek to restrict evidence in case]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bonds-lawyers-seek-to-restrict-evidence-in-case.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors cannot conclusively link Barry Bonds to positive steroid tests seized in a raid on the BALCO laboratory, lawyers for the former Giants slugger say.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1817.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1818.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez talk isn't going away. 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He was 50.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1812.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez talk isn't going away. Whether he's reported to be going to the Giants or he's reported not to be going to the Giants, he remains front and center on the hot-stove front for San Francisco fans. All kinds of reports have been generated --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1813.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Josh Phelps is one of 16 non-roster players invited to the Giants' big-league camp. Phelps has a .273 career average and 64 big-league homers with six clubs, most recently the Cardinals. 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For the past decade, the San Francisco Giants' senior vice president of consumer marketing could sell pennant races, Barry Bonds and one of America's most widely praised ballparks to one of its most affluen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1806.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez talk isn't going away. Whether he's reported to be going to the Giants or he's reported not to be going to the Giants, he remains front and center on the hot-stove front for San Francisco fans. All kinds of reports have been generated --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1807.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Josh Phelps is one of 16 non-roster players invited to the Giants' big-league camp. Phelps has a .273 career average and 64 big-league homers with six clubs, most recently the Cardinals. The non-roster players coming from other organizations include ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1808.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. 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Ken Rosenthal thinks trading Prince Fielder is a possibility.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox retain financial flexibility]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/red-sox-retain-financial-flexibility.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By going for low-cost quantity in their offseason signings, the Red Sox have maintained financial flexibility, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1797.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez talk isn't going away. Whether he's reported to be going to the Giants or he's reported not to be going to the Giants, he remains front and center on the hot-stove front for San Francisco fans. 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Ken Rosenthal thinks trading Prince Fielder is a possibility.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1785.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Manny Ramirez talk isn't going away. Whether he's reported to be going to the Giants or he's reported not to be going to the Giants, he remains front and center on the hot-stove front for San Francisco fans. All kinds of reports have been generated --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1786.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Josh Phelps is one of 16 non-roster players invited to the Giants' big-league camp. Phelps has a .273 career average and 64 big-league homers with six clubs, most recently the Cardinals. The non-roster players coming from other organizations include ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1787.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Pirates pitcher Dave Roberts dies at 64 ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/former-pirates-pitcher-dave-roberts-dies-at-64-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Dave Roberts, a left-handed pitcher who played for the 1979 World Series championPittsburghPirates during a 13-year career in the majors, died of lung cancer Friday. He was 64.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candid Cam: Giambi's return to A's is a hit, so far ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/candid-cam-giambi-s-return-to-a-s-is-a-hit-so-far-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION BY GREG HANSEN: Kerr to UA tops list of wishes for 2009 ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/opinion-by-greg-hansen-kerr-to-ua-tops-list-of-wishes-for-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One man's Top 10 wish-list for 2009 (and please, Lord, can you make those Barry Bonds-plans-comeback stories go away?)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trading Fielder could help Brewers acquire pitching 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/trading-fielder-could-help-brewers-acquire-pitching-1791.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After signing Trevor Hoffman, the Brewers are looking for another arm. Ken Rosenthal thinks trading Prince Fielder is a possibility.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trading Fielder could help Brewers acquire pitching]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/trading-fielder-could-help-brewers-acquire-pitching.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After signing Trevor Hoffman, the Brewers are looking for another arm. Ken Rosenthal thinks trading Prince Fielder is a possibility.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1782.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1783.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Randy Johnson signing gives the Giants the deepest rotation in the NL West. Or it gives the Giants a trade option. "We're going to have to be open-minded," GM Brian Sabean said. Before Johnson signed for one year and $8 million, Sabean said he was in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1784.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Manny Ramirez and the Giants have been linked in contract talks, according to the Denver Post, which reported the Giants are "quietly making an aggressive play" for the free agent. The Giants, who have downplayed any interest in Ramirez previously, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's sign Walker, who could close]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/m-s-sign-walker-who-could-close.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyler Walker has had two stints as a team's regular closer, and he's open to a third.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purdy: Giants should let Manny be Manny elsewhere ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/purdy-giants-should-let-manny-be-manny-elsewhere-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Really, this isn't complicated for the Giants.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1776.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Manny Ramirez and the Giants have been linked in contract talks, according to the Denver Post, which reported the Giants are "quietly making an aggressive play" for the free agent. The Giants, who have downplayed any interest in Ramirez previously, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1777.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1778.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Randy Johnson signing gives the Giants the deepest rotation in the NL West. Or it gives the Giants a trade option. "We're going to have to be open-minded," GM Brian Sabean said. Before Johnson signed for one year and $8 million, Sabean said he was in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on the long break ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/looking-back-on-the-long-break-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been 13 days since the last Morning Buzz page, and the only regret is that we were off duty for the Charles Barkley DUI. Wine coolers, bear claws and an attractive woman in the car, and we missed it? Stupid holiday breaks!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ORIOLES OPEN DOOR TO ASIA]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/orioles-open-door-to-asia.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Orioles have filled one vacant spot in their wide-open rotation while simultaneously opening the door to the Far East.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter King's: 2008 All-Pro Team ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/peter-king-s-2008-all-pro-team-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[This article contains a table. Please see hardcopy of magazine or PDF.]]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COACHING CRAPSHOOT - TEAMS KNOW IF THEY'VE ROLLED A WINNER ONLY AFTER THEY ADD 'EM UP ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/coaching-crapshoot-teams-know-if-they-ve-rolled-a-winner-only-after-they-add-em-up-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HERE is the dirty little secret abut what awaits the Jets over the next few days, weeks, months and years: At some point, they are going to hire a coach, and that coach is going to be hailed by some as being a clever choice and ripped by others as being a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1769.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1770.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Randy Johnson signing gives the Giants the deepest rotation in the NL West. Or it gives the Giants a trade option. "We're going to have to be open-minded," GM Brian Sabean said. Before Johnson signed for one year and $8 million, Sabean said he was in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1771.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Manny Ramirez and the Giants have been linked in contract talks, according to the Denver Post, which reported the Giants are "quietly making an aggressive play" for the free agent. The Giants, who have downplayed any interest in Ramirez previously, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny in L.A. still makes sense 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/manny-in-l-a-still-makes-sense-1772.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers aren't making much progress in keeping Manny, but L.A. is still the most logical fit for the slugger, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remaining free agents  2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/remaining-free-agents--1773.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remaining free agents]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny in L.A. still makes sense]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/manny-in-l-a-still-makes-sense.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers aren't making much progress in keeping Manny, but L.A. is still the most logical fit for the slugger, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too many quality free agents remain]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/too-many-quality-free-agents-remain.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny and Derek Lowe are available this close to spring training? That bothers Dayn Perry, who tells us where they should go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remaining free agents  2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/remaining-free-agents--1763.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remaining free agents]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1764.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Randy Johnson signing gives the Giants the deepest rotation in the NL West. Or it gives the Giants a trade option. "We're going to have to be open-minded," GM Brian Sabean said. Before Johnson signed for one year and $8 million, Sabean said he was in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1765.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Manny Ramirez and the Giants have been linked in contract talks, according to the Denver Post, which reported the Giants are "quietly making an aggressive play" for the free agent. The Giants, who have downplayed any interest in Ramirez previously, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1766.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killion: Ramirez makes sense for Giants ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/killion-ramirez-makes-sense-for-giants-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apologies to Brian Sabean, who gets cranky when outsiders yak about the Giants' potential dealings. But all this Manny Ramirez-to-the-Giants talk is quite intriguing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1758.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Randy Johnson signing gives the Giants the deepest rotation in the NL West. Or it gives the Giants a trade option. "We're going to have to be open-minded," GM Brian Sabean said. Before Johnson signed for one year and $8 million, Sabean said he was in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1759.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Manny Ramirez and the Giants have been linked in contract talks, according to the Denver Post, which reported the Giants are "quietly making an aggressive play" for the free agent. The Giants, who have downplayed any interest in Ramirez previously, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1760.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on 2008's oddest games]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/looking-back-on-2008-s-oddest-games.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1754.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Randy Johnson signing gives the Giants the deepest rotation in the NL West. Or it gives the Giants a trade option. "We're going to have to be open-minded," GM Brian Sabean said. Before Johnson signed for one year and $8 million, Sabean said he was in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1755.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Manny Ramirez and the Giants have been linked in contract talks, according to the Denver Post, which reported the Giants are "quietly making an aggressive play" for the free agent. The Giants, who have downplayed any interest in Ramirez previously, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1756.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1748.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Randy Johnson signing gives the Giants the deepest rotation in the NL West. Or it gives the Giants a trade option. "We're going to have to be open-minded," GM Brian Sabean said. Before Johnson signed for one year and $8 million, Sabean said he was in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1749.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Manny Ramirez and the Giants have been linked in contract talks, according to the Denver Post, which reported the Giants are "quietly making an aggressive play" for the free agent. The Giants, who have downplayed any interest in Ramirez previously, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1750.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candid Cam: Manny being a San Francisco Giant? Make it happen ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/candid-cam-manny-being-a-san-francisco-giant-make-it-happen-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BECAUSE WE WERE too cheap to buy nice champagne for New Year's Eve, let's pop the cork on these hot topics from the sports supermarket:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers have plenty of room to make moves]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/dodgers-have-plenty-of-room-to-make-moves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers have money to spend, but Tracy Ringolsby says they will be in pretty good hands even if they stay thrifty.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting rid of Jones would leave more cash for Ramirez ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/getting-rid-of-jones-would-leave-more-cash-for-ramirez-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year -- indeed!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1745.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1746.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Big Bopper (Barry Bonds) is being replaced by the Big Unit (Randy Johnson). Two seasons removed from Bonds' finale as a Giant, the team is beginning another countdown. For Bonds, it was home runs. For Johnson, it'll be wins. Johnson, who's five W's sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1747.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's signing gives the Giants three Cy Young Award winners. RHP Tim Lincecum and LHP Barry Zito have one each, and Johnson won the award five times. It'll be the first rotation with three Cy Young Award winners since the 2002 Braves had T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 REVIEW  TOP STORIES OF 2008  Un-Four-Gettable  Favre soap opera leads the pack ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/2008-review-top-stories-of-2008-un-four-gettable-favre-soap-opera-leads-the-pack-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was perhaps the only story that could divide Packers Nation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1741.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1742.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Big Bopper (Barry Bonds) is being replaced by the Big Unit (Randy Johnson). Two seasons removed from Bonds' finale as a Giant, the team is beginning another countdown. For Bonds, it was home runs. For Johnson, it'll be wins. Johnson, who's five W's sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1743.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's signing gives the Giants three Cy Young Award winners. RHP Tim Lincecum and LHP Barry Zito have one each, and Johnson won the award five times. It'll be the first rotation with three Cy Young Award winners since the 2002 Braves had T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEISURE DOESN'T SUIT RAVENS YET ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/leisure-doesn-t-suit-ravens-yet-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News item: The Ravens could clinch a playoff berth before they take the field for today's late-afternoon game against the Jacksonville Jaguars if the New England Patriots lose their 1 p.m. season finale in Buffalo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1737.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1738.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Big Bopper (Barry Bonds) is being replaced by the Big Unit (Randy Johnson). Two seasons removed from Bonds' finale as a Giant, the team is beginning another countdown. For Bonds, it was home runs. For Johnson, it'll be wins. Johnson, who's five W's sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1739.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's signing gives the Giants three Cy Young Award winners. RHP Tim Lincecum and LHP Barry Zito have one each, and Johnson won the award five times. It'll be the first rotation with three Cy Young Award winners since the 2002 Braves had T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1731.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1732.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Big Bopper (Barry Bonds) is being replaced by the Big Unit (Randy Johnson). Two seasons removed from Bonds' finale as a Giant, the team is beginning another countdown. For Bonds, it was home runs. For Johnson, it'll be wins. Johnson, who's five W's sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1733.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's signing gives the Giants three Cy Young Award winners. RHP Tim Lincecum and LHP Barry Zito have one each, and Johnson won the award five times. It'll be the first rotation with three Cy Young Award winners since the 2002 Braves had T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weird, wacky, wonderful: A peek at sports in 2009 ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/weird-wacky-wonderful-a-peek-at-sports-in-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So you say you hate 2008? Wish it was over? Wish it never happened?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilding Giants heading in the right direction]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rebuilding-giants-heading-in-the-right-direction.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a formidable rotation and a rich farm system, Dayn Perry says the Giants could rebuild and contend simultaneously.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remaining free agents ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/remaining-free-agents-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remaining free agents]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purdy: Giants aren't suddenly contenders ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/purdy-giants-aren-t-suddenly-contenders-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The story will be a sweet one if the plot cooperates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Johnson, Giants reckon they're contenders ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/with-johnson-giants-reckon-they-re-contenders-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson plans on ending his career with a smile instead of a scowl.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best of 2008]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/best-of-2008.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox's postseason run lasted just one game longer than the Cubs', but their path to October -- three victories in three win-or-go-home games against three different opponents over three days to end the regular season -- left a lasting impression.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1727.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1728.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's signing gives the Giants three Cy Young Award winners. RHP Tim Lincecum and LHP Barry Zito have one each, and Johnson won the award five times. It'll be the first rotation with three Cy Young Award winners since the 2002 Braves had T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1729.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Big Bopper (Barry Bonds) is being replaced by the Big Unit (Randy Johnson). 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In Washington, D.C., our leaders are trying to rescue basic gears of the A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1718.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1719.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's signing gives the Giants three Cy Young Award winners. RHP Tim Lincecum and LHP Barry Zito have one each, and Johnson won the award five times. It'll be the first rotation with three Cy Young Award winners since the 2002 Braves had T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1720.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Big Bopper (Barry Bonds) is being replaced by the Big Unit (Randy Johnson). Two seasons removed from Bonds' finale as a Giant, the team is beginning another countdown. For Bonds, it was home runs. For Johnson, it'll be wins. Johnson, who's five W's sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson ready for fresh start in 2009]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/johnson-ready-for-fresh-start-in-2009.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two recent back surgeries behind him, Randy Johnson is refreshed and focused on being a baseball player again this winter - rather than a pitcher limited to rigorous rehabilitation work, his case the past two offseasons.The 45-year-old Big Unit has b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1722.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1712.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's signing gives the Giants three Cy Young Award winners. 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The signing of Randy Johnson fills out the rotation, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1714.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Big Bopper (Barry Bonds) is being replaced by the Big Unit (Randy Johnson). Two seasons removed from Bonds' finale as a Giant, the team is beginning another countdown. For Bonds, it was home runs. For Johnson, it'll be wins. Johnson, who's five W's sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randy Johnson, Giants agree to 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/randy-johnson-giants-agree-to-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson had a fairly simple free-agent wish list. The San Francisco Giants badly wanted a pitcher with the Big Unit's talent and experience and could meet those requests.Johnson and the Giants agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract Friday, meani]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herhold: A columnist picks the top ten local news stories of 2008 ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/herhold-a-columnist-picks-the-top-ten-local-news-stories-of-2008-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We may as well be brutally candid: It's been an ugly year. Your 401(k) has melted into a 201(k). If you still own a house, chances are it commands 30 percent less than it once did. 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Now the Giants have LHP Jeremy Affeldt ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1709.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1710.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants announced the coaching staffs in their farm system, and a familiar face is the new pitching coach at low Class A Augusta. Lefty Steve Kline, two years removed from his final season in the majors, will instruct some of the system's young pitcher]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSACTIONS  2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/transactions--1711.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball American League]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1704.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner is returning to the bullpen after the Giants offered him salary arbitration. He had a 4.88 ERA in 67 games, and the Giants hope not to use him in the late innings, which was his role last season. Now the Giants have LHP Jeremy Affeldt ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1705.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1706.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants announced the coaching staffs in their farm system, and a familiar face is the new pitching coach at low Class A Augusta. Lefty Steve Kline, two years removed from his final season in the majors, will instruct some of the system's young pitcher]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSACTIONS  2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/transactions--1707.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball American League]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1699.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jack Taschner is returning to the bullpen after the Giants offered him salary arbitration. He had a 4.88 ERA in 67 games, and the Giants hope not to use him in the late innings, which was his role last season. Now the Giants have LHP Jeremy Affeldt ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1700.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1701.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants announced the coaching staffs in their farm system, and a familiar face is the new pitching coach at low Class A Augusta. 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Now the Giants have LHP Jeremy Affeldt ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSACTIONS  2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/transactions--1698.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball American League]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1690.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. 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Now the Giants have LHP Jeremy Affeldt ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Sports Summary - Last Take 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/morning-sports-summary-last-take-4-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Rafael Furcal finalized his three-year deal with the Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves continued to seethe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSACTIONS  2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/transactions--1694.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball American League]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1686.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. 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Now the Giants have LHP Jeremy Affeldt ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1677.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1678.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants announced the coaching staffs in their farm system, and a familiar face is the new pitching coach at low Class A Augusta. 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Hope springs eternal ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/editorial-a-san-jose-ballpark-hope-springs-eternal-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hope springs eternal for Baseball fans. It's in their DNA. In San Jose, this takes the form of stadium dreams, with the A's playing ball in a new downtown ballpark. Glitches in Fremont's bid to land the nomadic team, as it tries to slip south from Oakland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1672.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson has emerged as the Giants' top free agent target coming out of the winter meetings. The Giants had briefly discussed CC Sabathia before Sabathia signed with the Yankees, but San Francisco never had talks with Sabathia. 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Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1659.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1660.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants missed out on CC Sabathia -- and they were never close enough to realistically landing the All-Star left-hander to warrant much speculation, according to general manager Brian Sabean. 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Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL'S WINTER MEETINGS 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/baseball-s-winter-meetings-1664.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers had their first conversation with agent Scott Boras in more than a month this week, but they left Baseball's winter meetings still uncertain about how they are positioned in their pursuit of Manny Ramirez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1651.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. 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Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What about Peavy, Fuentes and others?]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/what-about-peavy-fuentes-and-others-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The winter meetings didn't resolve everything, like where Jake Peavy will play next year. Dayn Perry discusses the open issues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL'S WINTER MEETINGS 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/baseball-s-winter-meetings-1657.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers had their first conversation with agent Scott Boras in more than a month this week, but they left Baseball's winter meetings still uncertain about how they are positioned in their pursuit of Manny Ramirez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: National League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-national-league-1658.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With winter meetings done, Gerry Fraley sums up the state of the NL, where the Dodgers are still searching for starting pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. 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Maybe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1622.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's agents and the Giants have discussed a rotation job in 2009, agent Barry Meister said. Johnson is 45 but still reliable. He went 11-10 with a 3.91 ERA in 30 starts for the Diamondbacks, and Meister said, "The Giants have expressed in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1623.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. 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Tracy Ringolsby says even Manny's agent is antsy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Neukom make his own Bondsian acquisition? ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/will-neukom-make-his-own-bondsian-acquisition-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The unknown new white-haired owner took over a gasping team, and he wanted to make a splash. The goal: rewire and reboot the Giants.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland A's Fremont stadium proposal runs into opposition ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/oakland-a-s-fremont-stadium-proposal-runs-into-opposition-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As speculation swirled that the Oakland A's might look to San Jose or elsewhere if obstacles arise to a planned stadium in Fremont, the Fremont City Council on Tuesday learned the owner of the site targeted for the ballpark village opposes the proposal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candid Cam: San Francisco should roll out welcome mat for Sabathia ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/candid-cam-san-francisco-should-roll-out-welcome-mat-for-sabathia-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apologies to 49ers interim coach Mike Singletary, but free-agent pitcher CC Sabathia just surged into the lead in the category of : Who'll be San Francisco's next sports icon?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schmidt's rotator tear didn't scare off Dodgers ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/schmidt-s-rotator-tear-didn-t-scare-off-dodgers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers knew Jason Schmidt had a rotator cuff injury when they signed him to a contract worth a guaranteed $47 million, the club acknowledged in a court filing this week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1617.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's agents and the Giants have discussed a rotation job in 2009, agent Barry Meister said. Johnson is 45 but still reliable. He went 11-10 with a 3.91 ERA in 30 starts for the Diamondbacks, and Meister said, "The Giants have expressed in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1618.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1619.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GM Brian Sabean didn't wait for the winter meetings to have a busy week. In the days before the baseball industry congregates in Las Vegas to wheel and deal, Sabean signed shortstop Edgar Renteria and reliever Bobby Howry. The signings came after Sabean b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[He'll be receptive to offers Varitek expected to decline arbitration ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/he-ll-be-receptive-to-offers-varitek-expected-to-decline-arbitration-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Jason Varitek's agent, Scott Boras, has a lot of confidence that his client will have some options in the free agent market before all is said and done. The Red Sox captain was expected to decline salary arbitration last night according to a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks lead growing field for CC ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/yanks-lead-growing-field-for-cc-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[He'll be receptive to offers As expected, Varitek declines arbitration ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/he-ll-be-receptive-to-offers-as-expected-varitek-declines-arbitration-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Jason Varitek's agent, Scott Boras, has a lot of confidence that his client will have some options in the free agent market before all is said and done. The Red Sox captain, as expected, declined salary arbitration last night, which will allow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1615.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard to imagine Teixeira in D.C., no matter the price]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/hard-to-imagine-teixeira-in-d-c-no-matter-the-price.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's about money, not wins and losses, for Scott Boras' clients. But Ken Rosenthal still can't see Mark Teixeira signing with the Nats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[7TH-INNING STRETCH ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/7th-inning-stretch-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THREE TEAMS DEFYING THE RECESSION]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB INSIDER: Dunn: Long ball, but is he in for long haul? ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/mlb-insider-dunn-long-ball-but-is-he-in-for-long-haul-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The real reason the Yankees shouldn't go after Adam Dunn, in this space's humble opinion, is that they already have enough lightning rods. Derek Jeter wouldn't move from shortstop for Alex Rodriguez. How would both Jeter and A-Rod handle having another te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1611.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economy putting a chill on free-agent spending ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/economy-putting-a-chill-on-free-agent-spending-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news that shocked the Baseball world last week wasn't a big signing or a big trade or anybody getting a new manager, GM or anything like that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economy cools off hot stoveMLB WINTER MEETINGSAs Winter Meetings begin, even the Yankees are watching every penny ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/economy-cools-off-hot-stovemlb-winter-meetingsas-winter-meetings-begin-even-the-yankees-are-watching-every-penny-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news that shocked the Baseball world last week wasn't a big signing or a big trade or anybody getting a new manager, GM or anything like that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[YANKEES: Cash and Teixeira meet]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/yankees-cash-and-teixeira-meet.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees, with money to spend and holes to fill, have done everything but climb the nearest mountain and scream, "We are prioritizing pitching!" But that didn't stop general manager Brian Cashman from meeting with first baseman Mark Teixeira on Thursda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1605.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1606.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GM Brian Sabean didn't wait for the winter meetings to have a busy week. In the days before the baseball industry congregates in Las Vegas to wheel and deal, Sabean signed shortstop Edgar Renteria and reliever Bobby Howry. The signings came after Sabean b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1607.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's agents and the Giants have discussed a rotation job in 2009, agent Barry Meister said. Johnson is 45 but still reliable. He went 11-10 with a 3.91 ERA in 30 starts for the Diamondbacks, and Meister said, "The Giants have expressed in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOO MUCH INFORMATION ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/too-much-information-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WAKE UP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1599.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1600.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GM Brian Sabean didn't wait for the winter meetings to have a busy week. In the days before the baseball industry congregates in Las Vegas to wheel and deal, Sabean signed shortstop Edgar Renteria and reliever Bobby Howry. The signings came after Sabean b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1601.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's agents and the Giants have discussed a rotation job in 2009, agent Barry Meister said. Johnson is 45 but still reliable. He went 11-10 with a 3.91 ERA in 30 starts for the Diamondbacks, and Meister said, "The Giants have expressed in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions-1602.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1590.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second. The Giants signed Edgar Renteria to play shortstop. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1591.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GM Brian Sabean didn't wait for the winter meetings to have a busy week. In the days before the baseball industry congregates in Las Vegas to wheel and deal, Sabean signed shortstop Edgar Renteria and reliever Bobby Howry. The signings came after Sabean b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1592.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson's agents and the Giants have discussed a rotation job in 2009, agent Barry Meister said. Johnson is 45 but still reliable. He went 11-10 with a 3.91 ERA in 30 starts for the Diamondbacks, and Meister said, "The Giants have expressed in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants complete deal for shortstop Renteria ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-complete-deal-for-shortstop-renteria-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants continued to spend in a frozen free-agent market, signing Edgar Renteria to a two-year, $19.5 million contract Thursday after the five-time All-Star shortstop passed a physical.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cashman, CC to meet in Vegas]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sources-cashman-cc-to-meet-in-vegas.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees general manager Brian Cashman plans to meet face-to-face with free-agent left-hander CC Sabathia in the next week, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants make Edgar Renteria their new shortstop]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-make-edgar-renteria-their-new-shortstop.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edgar Renteria is back in the National League, where he thinks he best belongs.Renteria became the second free agent to join the San Francisco Giants in two days, receiving an $18.5 million, two-year contract Thursday to replace 11-time Gold Glove shortst]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants sign Renteria for two years, $18.5M]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-sign-renteria-for-two-years-18-5m.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edgar Renteria became the second free agent to join the San Francisco Giants in as many days, receiving an $18.5 million, two-year contract to replace 11-time Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel."He is a complete player on both sides of the ball, a clutch p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants agree to $2.75M deal with Bobby Howry]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-agree-to-2-75m-deal-with-bobby-howry.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giants general manager Brian Sabean can check the bullpen off his to-do list heading into next week's winter meetings in Las Vegas. It looks as if he might have a new shortstop by then, too.San Francisco took another step to bolster its bullpen Wednesday,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1583.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, and the bullpen has already but bulked up with the additions of Jeremy Affeldt and Bob Howry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1584.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal visited the Bay Area on a recruiting trip, but he focused on Oakland, not San Francisco. If he's interested in the Giants -- as his agent says he is -- then why didn't he stop by the Giants' park and mingle with his prospective employers? Ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1585.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bob Howry agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Giants, giving the team a pair of new setup men for closer Brian Wilson. San Francisco recently signed free agent LHP Jeremy Affeldt. Howry is coming off a disappointing season in which he ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants reach $2.75M deal with Howry]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-reach-2-75m-deal-with-howry.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants took another step toward bolstering their bullpen Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a $2.75 million, one-year contract with free agent reliever Bob Howry.The Giants had been looking for a reliable right-handed reliever and filled another spot wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market shaping up for Adam Dunn]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/market-shaping-up-for-adam-dunn.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He may not be Manny or Teixeira, but signing Adam Dunn won't cost a pick. That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRANSACTIONS ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/transactions-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pardoning their sins]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/pardoning-their-sins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pardons, pardons, pardons. 'Tis the season to be issuing pardons. Why, just the other day, President Bush handed out 14 of them, like so many Thanksgiving turkeys - with more to come, no doubt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants still pursuing Renteria]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-still-pursuing-renteria.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants could have a new starting shortstop by the end of the week.San Francisco is keeping up its pursuit of free agent Edgar Renteria as the leading contender to replace 11-time Gold Glover Omar Vizquel, who was told after the season he wouldn't be r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' ticket prices to change by the day]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-ticket-prices-to-change-by-the-day.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Next season, San Francisco Giants fans buying single-game tickets for an April game against Milwaukee might pay half as much as they would for a weekend game with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers later in the year.The club is trying something new with ticket]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese hurler to sign with Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/japanese-hurler-to-sign-with-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox and Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa have agreed to a major league contract, according to two newspaper reports.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A lesson in pride learned a long time ago ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/a-lesson-in-pride-learned-a-long-time-ago-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1972 was a long time ago. It was the first year I voted. I also remember it as the year of my worst Thanksgiving.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EX-NFL QB KANELL AMONG LATEST CLASS OF INDUCTEES ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/ex-nfl-qb-kanell-among-latest-class-of-inductees-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Kanell used to walk Julius Boros' dog and play catch with Dan Marino when he was growing up in Fort Lauderdale. Tonight, Kanell will join those sports greats as he is inducted into the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame at the Greater Fort Lauderdal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1578.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1579.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal visited the Bay Area on a recruiting trip, but he focused on Oakland, not San Francisco. If he's interested in the Giants -- as his agent says he is -- then why didn't he stop by the Giants' park and mingle with his prospective employers? Ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1580.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Orlando Hudson could be an option if the Giants don't sign a free agent shortstop. Hudson hit a career-high .305 as the Diamondbacks' No. 3 hitter but was limited to 107 games because of a season-ending injury for a second straight year. If the Giant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad economy hurting even the Yankees 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bad-economy-hurting-even-the-yankees-1581.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough economic times are hurting even the Yankees, who didn't offer Bobby Abreu salary arbitration, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1567.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1568.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal visited the Bay Area on a recruiting trip, but he focused on Oakland, not San Francisco. If he's interested in the Giants -- as his agent says he is -- then why didn't he stop by the Giants' park and mingle with his prospective employers? Ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1569.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Orlando Hudson could be an option if the Giants don't sign a free agent shortstop. Hudson hit a career-high .305 as the Diamondbacks' No. 3 hitter but was limited to 107 games because of a season-ending injury for a second straight year. If the Giant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad economy hurting even the Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bad-economy-hurting-even-the-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough economic times are hurting even the Yankees, who didn't offer Bobby Abreu salary arbitration, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay Area teams don't deserve fans ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bay-area-teams-don-t-deserve-fans-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I n a time when money is tight, jobs are scarce and people are losing their homes, tickets for sporting events continue to soar.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay Area teams don't deserve fans  2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bay-area-teams-don-t-deserve-fans--1572.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I n a time when money is tight, jobs are scarce and people are losing their homes, tickets for sporting events continue to soar.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1563.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1564.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal visited the Bay Area on a recruiting trip, but he focused on Oakland, not San Francisco. If he's interested in the Giants -- as his agent says he is -- then why didn't he stop by the Giants' park and mingle with his prospective employers? Ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1565.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Orlando Hudson could be an option if the Giants don't sign a free agent shortstop. Hudson hit a career-high .305 as the Diamondbacks' No. 3 hitter but was limited to 107 games because of a season-ending injury for a second straight year. If the Giant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising skeleton star keeps dad's climb on her mind 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rising-skeleton-star-keeps-dad-s-climb-on-her-mind-1566.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AURORA, Colo. -- Former major league outfielder Ted Uhlaender was tethered 24/7 to a machine delivering life-sustaining fluids and medications when his daughter Katie visited him at the University of Colorado Hospital last month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looming arbitration may force everybody's hands]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/looming-arbitration-may-force-everybody-s-hands.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Monday's arbitration deadline looming, Ken Rosenthal says we're set to find out how much the economy will affect this offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1559.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Orlando Hudson could be an option if the Giants don't sign a free agent shortstop. Hudson hit a career-high .305 as the Diamondbacks' No. 3 hitter but was limited to 107 games because of a season-ending injury for a second straight year. If the Giant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1560.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1561.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal visited the Bay Area on a recruiting trip, but he focused on Oakland, not San Francisco. If he's interested in the Giants -- as his agent says he is -- then why didn't he stop by the Giants' park and mingle with his prospective employers? Ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising skeleton star keeps dad's climb on her mind 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rising-skeleton-star-keeps-dad-s-climb-on-her-mind-1562.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AURORA, Colo. -- Former major league outfielder Ted Uhlaender was tethered 24/7 to a machine delivering life-sustaining fluids and medications when his daughter Katie visited him at the University of Colorado Hospital last month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1552.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Orlando Hudson could be an option if the Giants don't sign a free agent shortstop. Hudson hit a career-high .305 as the Diamondbacks' No. 3 hitter but was limited to 107 games because of a season-ending injury for a second straight year. If the Giant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1553.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1554.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal visited the Bay Area on a recruiting trip, but he focused on Oakland, not San Francisco. If he's interested in the Giants -- as his agent says he is -- then why didn't he stop by the Giants' park and mingle with his prospective employers? Ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 CLASS OF JAPANESE PLAYERS HAS NO RISING STARS]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/2008-class-of-japanese-players-has-no-rising-stars.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Orioles made a scouting push to the Far East for the first time in their history this year, it was unclear whether they had committed to being serious investors the next time a high-profile Japanese free agent became available.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising skeleton star keeps dad's climb on her mind]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/rising-skeleton-star-keeps-dad-s-climb-on-her-mind.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AURORA, Colo. -- Former major league outfielder Ted Uhlaender was tethered 24/7 to a machine delivering life-sustaining fluids and medications when his daughter Katie visited him at the University of Colorado Hospital last month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sidelines: Clark to speak at Legion banquet ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sidelines-clark-to-speak-at-legion-banquet-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chico American Legion Baseball has announced that formerSanFranciscoGiants first baseman Will Clark will be the featured speaker at the 12th annual Spring Fever dinner and auction March 6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY  Pearl's former spouse having good hair day ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sportsday-pearl-s-former-spouse-having-good-hair-day-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kim Shrigley has turned her divorce from Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl into a business opportunity.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants are primed for busy Cactus League ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-are-primed-for-busy-cactus-league-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants announced Wednesday a 2009 spring training schedule of 41 games, the most in club history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COLONNA, Pasquale ``Pat'' John ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/colonna-pasquale-``pat-john-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[COLONNA, Pasquale ``Pat'' John]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melvin's interested in Sabathia's pitch count ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/melvin-s-interested-in-sabathia-s-pitch-count-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MilwaukeeBrewers general manager Doug Melvin tried to re-establish contact Tuesday with the representatives for free agent pitcher CC Sabathia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching skills of a young man from North Dakota were so good that he made it all the way to the major leagues in his first year of professional Baseball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boras holds the cards in this free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/boras-holds-the-cards-in-this-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Boras has a winning hand in this free-agent season. And Mark Teixeira will be the first card played, Ken Rosenthal predicts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MORNING BRIEFING]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/morning-briefing.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eighteen percent of pro football fans are so dedicated to their teams that they would never marry a fan of their team's biggest rival.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Loop's NFL picks: Week 13 ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/the-loop-s-nfl-picks-week-13-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TITANS AT LIONS (+11)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Furcal meets with A's officials in Oakland]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sources-furcal-meets-with-a-s-officials-in-oakland.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's continued their aggressive courtship of Rafael Furcal on Tuesday, meeting in Oakland with the free-agent shortstop, his wife, Glenny, and his agent, Paul Kinzer, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-U 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/t-u-2-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["I'm not the biggest guy in the world. I don't have that many tools. If you saw me walking down the street, you wouldn't think I'm a Baseball player."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Dodgers seek Pirates SS, balk at price]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sources-dodgers-seek-pirates-ss-balk-at-price.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers, seeking a possible replacement for free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, balked at the Pirates' asking price for shortstop Jack Wilson during recent trade talks, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furcal heading to A's? ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/furcal-heading-to-a-s-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A report that the A's were on the verge of signing Rafael Furcal on Monday was premature, but the team is in the running to land the prized free-agent shortstop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1541.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, a free agent, has drawn interest from the Giants. However, both the team and Renteria's agent denied a report on WFAN Radio in New York that said Renteria had agreed to a deal with the Giants. Another free agent shortstop, Rafael Furc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1542.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). 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However, both the team and Renteria's agent denied a report on WFAN Radio in New York that said Renteria had agreed to a deal with the Giants. Another free agent shortstop, Rafael Furc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1532.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). 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The lineup still has plenty of gaps, but the bullpen looks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants target Furcal, Renteria]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-target-furcal-renteria.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstops Rafael Furcal and Edgar Renteria are among the free agents the San Francisco Giants are targeting as possible replacements for 11-time Gold Glover Omar Vizquel.Across San Francisco Bay, the Oakland Athletics also are courting Furcal.Furcal's ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards a mirage in the desert?]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/cards-a-mirage-in-the-desert-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GLENDALE, Ariz. ? The Giants have won three Super Bowl titles, the last of which came February in University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caution surrounds baseball during free agency 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/caution-surrounds-baseball-during-free-agency-1536.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Top free agents, such as CC Sabathia, won't have to worry about being shortchanged in a sluggish economy, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caution surrounds baseball during free agency]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/caution-surrounds-baseball-during-free-agency.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Top free agents, such as CC Sabathia, won't have to worry about being shortchanged in a sluggish economy, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These teams could block the Yanks and Mets ambitions]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/these-teams-could-block-the-yanks-and-mets-ambitions.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks and Mets should be big spenders this offseason. But Joel Sherman says some teams may take what these two want.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sour Apple? Yanks in risky pursuit]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sour-apple-yanks-in-risky-pursuit.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With no playoffs in 2008 and a new stadium opening in 2009, the New York Yankees are trying their hardest to make the three top free-agent starting pitchers extremely rich. But it takes two parties to finish a deAL.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonds blasting deer, not baseballs ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/bonds-blasting-deer-not-baseballs-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B arry Bonds has put down his bat and picked up a gun in his new role as spokesman for Christensen Arms, a munitions company that specializes in high-powered hunting rifles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rise Guy" Santangelo is fired]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/-rise-guy-santangelo-is-fired.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A week shy of his third anniversary with KHTK (1140 AM), F.P. Santangelo finished his shift on "The Rise Guys" morning show. And was promptly fired.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1528.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Giants kept their eye on the elite free agents, including CC Sabatahia, they filled a big hole in the bullpen by signing setup man Jeremy Affeldt, 29, to a two-year, $8 million contract. The lineup still has plenty of gaps, but the bullpen looks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1529.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kenshin Kawakami is on the Giants' radar. The Japanese starter, who played 11 seasons for the Chunichi Dragons, is a free agent and wants to play in the major leagues. He's desirable because no posting fee is required. Plus, Kawakami is 112-72 in hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1530.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). 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He's desirable because no posting fee is required. Plus, Kawakami is 112-72 in hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1519.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent baseball insider ]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/independent-baseball-insider-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By BOB WIRZ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, A's leading Furcal sweepstakes 2008-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-a-s-leading-furcal-sweepstakes-1521.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need a shortstop? Rafael Furcal may find work in the Bay while the Pirates are discussing Jack Wilson. Ken Rosenthal has the latest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants add LHP Jeremy Affeldt to bullpen 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-add-lhp-jeremy-affeldt-to-bullpen-1522.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Affeldt had considered looking for a job as a closer this offseason. Then San Francisco offered a contract the reliever couldn't pass up.Affeldt became the first of the 171 players who filed for free agency to agree to a contract, striking an $8 mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, A's leading Furcal sweepstakes]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-a-s-leading-furcal-sweepstakes.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's looking more and more likely that Rafael Furcal is headed to the Bay Area to join either the Giants or A's, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1512.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Giants kept their eye on the elite free agents, including CC Sabatahia, they filled a big hole in the bullpen by signing setup man Jeremy Affeldt, 29, to a two-year, $8 million contract. The lineup still has plenty of gaps, but the bullpen looks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1513.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kenshin Kawakami is on the Giants' radar. The Japanese starter, who played 11 seasons for the Chunichi Dragons, is a free agent and wants to play in the major leagues. He's desirable because no posting fee is required. Plus, Kawakami is 112-72 in hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1514.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free-agent market for pitchers is a dangerous place]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/free-agent-market-for-pitchers-is-a-dangerous-place.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no shortage of free-agent pitchers to choose from. But Dayn Perry offers this warning: Most of these guys aren't worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants sign prized lefty reliever Affeldt for $8M 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-sign-prized-lefty-reliever-affeldt-for-8m-1516.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Jeremy Affeldt became the first of 171 free agents to agree to a contract, striking a two-year deal Monday with the San Francisco Giants.One of Giants general manager Brian Sabean's offseason priorities was to bolster his club's inconsistent bull]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1505.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Giants kept their eye on the elite free agents, including CC Sabatahia, they filled a big hole in the bullpen by signing setup man Jeremy Affeldt, 29, to a two-year, $8 million contract. 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At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where will Teixeira mark his turf?]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/where-will-teixeira-mark-his-turf-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As teams continue to play the hot stove waiting game, Ken Rosenthal says the first big domino to fall will be slugger Mark Teixeira.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants sign prized lefty reliever Affeldt for $8M 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-sign-prized-lefty-reliever-affeldt-for-8m-1509.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Jeremy Affeldt became the first of 171 free agents to agree to a contract, striking a two-year deal Monday with the San Francisco Giants.One of Giants general manager Brian Sabean's offseason priorities was to bolster his club's inconsistent bull]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Yanks offer CC record deal for pitcher 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sources-yanks-offer-cc-record-deal-for-pitcher-1510.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are wasting little time going after their prime offseason target.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-notes-quotes-1500.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Giants added to their shaky bullpen by becoming the first team to add a free agent this offseason. LHP Jeremy Affeldt agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract. Affeldt made 74 appearances for Cincinnati this year, finishing 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1501.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1502.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum did something Juan Marichal never did. Or Ron Bryant or Billy Swift or Jason Schmidt. Or Gaylord Perry -- at least with the Giants. Lincecum won the Cy Young Award, only the second Giant in history to do so. 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LHP Jeremy Affeldt agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract. Affeldt made 74 appearances for Cincinnati this year, finishing 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-roster-report-1496.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-giants-inside-pitch-1497.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum did something Juan Marichal never did. Or Ron Bryant or Billy Swift or Jason Schmidt. Or Gaylord Perry -- at least with the Giants. Lincecum won the Cy Young Award, only the second Giant in history to do so. The first was Mike McCormick in 19]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants sign prized lefty reliever Affeldt for $8M 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-sign-prized-lefty-reliever-affeldt-for-8m-1498.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Jeremy Affeldt became the first of 171 free agents to agree to a contract, striking a two-year deal Monday with the San Francisco Giants.One of Giants general manager Brian Sabean's offseason priorities was to bolster his club's inconsistent bull]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Yanks offer CC record deal for pitcher 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/sources-yanks-offer-cc-record-deal-for-pitcher-1499.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are wasting little time going after their prime offseason target.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants add LHP Jeremy Affeldt to bullpen]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/giants-add-lhp-jeremy-affeldt-to-bullpen.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Affeldt had considered looking for a job as a closer this offseason. Then San Francisco offered a contract the reliever couldn't pass up.Affeldt became the first of the 171 players who filed for free agency to agree to a contract, striking an $8 mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varitek has good reasons for steep decline]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/varitek-has-good-reasons-for-steep-decline.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Varitek's decline in Boston has the Red Sox pondering whether to re-sign him. Ken Rosenthal details what's gone wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.giantsportal.com/news/san-francisco-gian