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pitchers # Pos.
Jeremy Affeldt 41 P
Matt Cain 18 P
Bob Howry 46 P
Randy Johnson 51 P
Tim Lincecum 55 P
Brandon Medders 52 P
Justin Miller 45 P
Sergio Romo 54 P
Ryan Sadowski 56 P
Jonathan Sanchez 57 P
Merkin Valdez 47 P
Brian Wilson 38 P
Barry Zito 75 P
catchers # Pos.
Bengie Molina 1 C
Eli Whiteside 22 C
infielders # Pos.
Rich Aurilia 35 1B
Matt Downs 37 2B
Travis Ishikawa 10 1B
Edgar Renteria 16 SS
Pablo Sandoval 48 3B
Juan Uribe 5 SS
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Fred Lewis 14 LF
Aaron Rowand 33 CF
Nate Schierholtz 12 RF
Andres Torres 59 LF
Randy Winn 2 LF

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minor lines, 7/2/09

The obvious highlights from the Giants' farm is (a) Madison Bumgarner's first complete-game shutout, albeit in seven innings.  The other imporant highlight was (b,c) Scott Barnes and T.J. Brewer combining for 15 K in a combined shutout.  Perhaps the top hitting line for the night was (d) Nick Noonan having a couple XBH.

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Post-Game Recap: The Giants Narrowly Avoid the Series Win

You know what? I thought I was leaving for vacation tomorrow, but nuts to that. I'm leaving right now. Find another place to read about Barry Zito's foibles and mishaps -- I'm out of here.

Wait, don't go. I'm sorry. It's just that I...I...I've run out of things to say after bad Zito starts. it's been a couple of years, and I've had a good run, but the well is dry. I can't think of a single thing to write about Zito right now.

Unless....

Yes, of course! I have it! Read my thoughts on Barry Zito after the jump!

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Open GameThread, 7/2

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Picking an All-Star Team

Have you ever tried to fill out an All-Star roster? The way it’s supposed to be, with one All-Star from every team? This is my first try.

Good gravy. It sucks. You know what, A’s and Cubs? You screw everything up. Go away.

My feeble attempt, after spending more than an hour staring at stats and rosters:

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minor lines, 7/1/09

Highlights from the Giants' farm: (a) Nick Noonan reached base in all four plate appearances; (b) Eugenio Velez homered while reaching base three times; (c) Kyle NIcholson allowed 1 ER in 8.0 IP; and (d) Jorge Bucardo had 6.0 shutout IP.

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Post-Game Recap: Giants Drop One in Extra Innings

San Francisco Giants catcher Bengie Molina, left, calls for a walk of St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, right. Not pictured: Nate Schierholtz in right field, swinging at an Adam Wainwright curve ball.

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San Francisco Giants catcher Bengie Molina, left, calls for a walk of St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, right. Not pictured: Nate Schierholtz in right field, swinging at an Adam Wainwright curve ball.

Bobby gave up a homer to Colby. It's hard to get angry when you think of it like that. It sounds so adorable.

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Open GameThread, 7/1

On national TV tonight. Don't embarrass us, fellas.

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