Bottom of the 1st.

Top of the 1st Summary: Lowry with 7BBs in the top of the 1st.

The main reason for this diary is because I could have sworn I heard our own Goofus calling into KNBR at about 5:30 this morning.

Something about Randy Winn getting boo'd at the Warriors game. But then after the caller established credibility and the host asked his opinion on the Giants off-season thus far (mainly that Sabean has yet to do anything) there was no response outside of a "yea". I have to say I was a little disappointed for the following reasons:

1. The opportunity to inject KNBR with some actual intelligent insight from a real Giants fan was not taken advantage of.
2. No reference to McC.

So that brings us to the comment starter. Who amongst the Mccoven have ever called (or maybe even routinely call) into KNBR, and how did it go?

For those following the game. Cain mowed them down 1-2-3 in the first with 1 K.

Todays ST blog is pretty good. Live BP on the hitters first day. Barry vs Barry, Barry vs Cain (going yard)... good stuff.

http://giantsjottings.blogspot.com/

I'd heard some reports that he lost weight, but figured it was in the same way Mando had lost weight. But I was just checking out the ST Blog and wow.. he really is much skinnier than I've ever seen him. Even the blogger notes that he thinks Russ is smaller now than in his rookie year.

I for one wasn't thrilled with the Ortiz signing, but seeing the picture of him has me a little more optimistic.

Scroll down to the pictures.

http://giantsjottings.blogspot.com/

It's that time of year again. W's have looked good, going 5-1 in the preseason and averaging 114 points per game. Do any believers remain amongst us? Can Nellie bring it back?

Finally. 3-5 with a 2B and HR.

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061026&content_id=140268&vkey= news_milb&fext=.jsp

There's even a link to watch his HR. It was a beauty.

Go Nate, Go.

DREAMING OF WEAVER? The Giants have spoken with the Angels about Jeff Weaver, who struck out seven while allowing two runs over six innings. The interest in Weaver could be a sign that the Giants are open to trading one of their other pitchers for a bat.

"The stuff is not the same as it was in Detroit, but he can still pitch," said Alou, who was asked strictly about Weaver's performance.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/giants/ci_3966402

The only thing I can think of is that Sabean might deal a current SP for a 1B. Lowry in a package for Dunn?!, I'd do it.

First, they aquired this slugger:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=2458217

Also, Sabean says callups will be Ishikawa and The Dirty One, Mr. Sanchez.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/baseball/mlb/05/19/bc.bbn.astros.suspensions.ap/index.html

Garner also got 1 game, plus a fine.