The Giants are currently boasting one of the best Spring Training win/loss records. Most people will argue that records don't matter preseason and that spring training is just for looks, however the Giants are giving guys looks all while winning a majority of their games. This tells me that the Giants have showed up hungry, the competition among the players is high, and that the new guys are proving that they can hang at this level. Long story short; The Giants are on the right track to dominate the 2011 season.
In current news, the Giants recently either cut or reassigned 21 players from the big league camp roster. This cut is more than the average player cut at this time, but it seems that the Giants know what they are doing so I trust them. Among the 21 players, several previously perceived top prospects were sent back down the system to join the minor league system again, however Brandon Belt remained on the roster. Belt is the Giants number one prospect in their system currently and is competing for the first base job with team veteran Aubrey Huff. Huff, who received a two year contract extension in the off season, will most likely begin the season at first. This not mean however that Belt won't remain on the big league club and split time with him. It is even rumored that Belt could win the first base job from Huff, which would push Huff out to left field. Pat Burrell, who also received a one year contract extension in the off season, would not be an every day left fielder so it would make sense for this move.
Injury Report:
Matt Cain laid to rest any doubts about his previous injury when he dominated in his last pitching outing. Brian Wilson on the other hand has been plagued with nagging injuries through out the preseason and just recently went back on the DL (disabled list) with a left oblique muscle strain. This does seem to cause for concern since Brian Wilson is credited with 48 saves for the Giants last season. I'm sure he will be back sooner rather than later, but this brings up the question of who would replace him in the closer role this upcoming season if he does so happen to go down from injury.
In other news:
Pablo Sandavol looks to be moving around better after entering the big league camp a surprising 38 pounds lighter from last season. This weight loss seems to be helping him to become more athletic. Madison Bumgarner struggles in his last outing where he gave up four runs over a two inning span. Not a good day but not too worried since every pitcher has a bad day from time to time. Barry Zito looks strong in his most recent outing for the Giants. Hopefully he can come through this year and finally live up to his 180 million dollar contract.
With that being said, Giants look very strong coming into the 2011 season and should be fun to watch this year if injuries don't plague them.
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