fantastical

"As Sergio Romo was making his way to the pitcher's mound late Wednesday night, the Giants reliever thought of the three-run home run he gave up the night before against the Marlins' Hanley Ramirez." It's good to know that these people get paid to write that.

Chris Haft believes the Giants will have to rely on their pitching this season to succeed. I'm stunned.

Here's a really nice interview with Ehire Adrianza on azgiants. Given the talent he has, it's remarkable to see such positive work ethic and humility in a player as young as he. I dream of a day where middling free agent singings are no longer the offseason expectation, and Ehire is a part of that.

Baggs posted the intrasquad lineups for today. What team looks stronger to you? Personally, I think squad Posey will be making tougher outs, but a lineup of Bowker-Neal-Pill-Kieschnitwhatever has some pretty beastly power potential. Also interesting to note that Posey, who apparently needs to catch more games, is DHing.

Boras: "HOLLIDAY COULD PLAY IN THE NFL" In other news, the Patriots sign Holliday for 4/60

According to Baggs, Sabean said the organization may revisit giving Posey a shot at the beginning of 2010. He's apparently worried the Pudge signing will mean the free agent catchers will demand more than he's willing to give. Could be good news for the Give Posey a Chance crowd.

MLBTR's list of 2011 free agents. It may be akin to taking off before the man with the starting gun even arrives at the race, but it does cast this year in a light that promotes patience. If the giants avoid taking on too much payroll from guys like Nick Johnson or anyone wanting multiyear deals, it puts them in a better position to pursue someone like Derrek Lee, . Perhaps there is something to Sabean's wait and see approach...