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 and Pablo Sandoval will shine in their first full big-league seasons. The offense is iffy -- GM Brian Sabean's only new bat is SS Edgar Renteria -- but the pitching seems deeper with the additions of starter Randy Johnson and relievers Jeremy Affeldt and Bobby Howry.
PLAYER NEWS: --RHP Joe Martinez, who was drilled on the forehead by a liner Thursday, sustained a concussion and three hairline fractures in the skull, trainer Dave Groeschner said. He also has internal bleeding and a black eye. He was placed on the DL, and manager Bruce Bochy said he'd be surprised if Martinez weren't pitching again in a month. He'll remain hospitalized three or four days.
--RHP Justin Miller, who was promoted from Class AAA Fresno to replace RHP Joe Martinez (DL), made his Giants debut with two scoreless innings. Miller had a 1.46 ERA in 10 spring-training appearances.
--2B Emmanuel Burriss finally had a good offensive game, going 2-for-2 with two walks. He entered the game 0-for-10 with three strikeouts.
--RHP Luis Perdomo, a Rule 5 draftee (from St. Louis) who was designated for assignment by the Giants before opening day, was claimed off waivers by the Padres. Perdomo must stay on the Padres' big-league roster or else be offered back to the Cardinals.
MEDICAL WATCH:
RHP Joe Martinez (concussion, hairline fractures in skull) left the April 9 game after being struck in the head by a line drive. He was expected to be hospitalized for 3-4 days and was placed on the disabled list April 10.
LHP Noah Lowry (left forearm surgery in March 2008, left elbow surgery in September 2008) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He hadn't resumed throwing as of opening day.
RHP Sergio Romo (sprained right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He isn't expected to return in April.
ROTATION:
1. RHP Tim Lincecum
2. LHP Randy Johnson
3. RHP Matt Cain
4. LHP Barry Zito
5. LHP Jonathan Sanchez
BULLPEN:
RHP Brian Wilson (closer)
RHP Bobby Howry
LHP Jeremy Affeldt
LHP Alex Hinshaw
RHP Merkin Valdez
RHP Brandon Medders
RHP Justin Miller
LINEUP:
1. RF Randy Winn
2. SS Edgar Renteria
3. LF Fred Lewis
4. C Bengie Molina
5. 3B Pablo Sandoval
6. 1B Travis Ishikawa
7. CF Aaron Rowand
8. 2B Emmanuel Burriss
RESERVES:
INF Juan Uribe
INF/OF Eugenio Velez
OF Andres Torres
OF Nate Schierholtz
INF Rich Aurilia
