Well folks, here we are at the Quarter Pole of the 2006 season, so I thought I'd address the current state of the team. First of all, I'd like to appologize for the bullpen. Their performance has been unacceptable and disgraceful, and you can look forward to several experienced veterans being acquired to replace the inconsistent youngsters we've run out there. As for the starting pitching and hitting, I think that's been pretty damn good, don't you?

I know, .500 is not what we all were rooting for, but I want to remind you all that as long as we can stay in the race and get all our horses healthy, we'll be in a position for a strong stretch drive. And, as always, I am prepared to go out and get us that missing piece that will bring a long-awaited World Series Championship to San Francisco!

Now I know the idea of trading away more prospects may scare you, and that some of you already have your panties all in a twist over the Twins starting two of our former phenoms (Liriano and Bonser) this weekend against the Brewers. But I want to assure you that I have identified the crown jewels in our farm system, and I will NOT be trading them away this time. So let me make this crystal clear: Brian Cooper and Matt Kinney are not going anywhere. They are untouchable. Everyone else, however, will be on the block.

I also know from monitoring all the message boards that some you feel that I may have lost touch with the fan base and what they want. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, sometimes, after games, I like to visit various local SF bars to take the temperature of the fans, see what they think of the team, kick their tires as it were.

My favorite place is this biker bar in the Castro called The Ramrod. The guys there are SO cool. They all dress in leather and chains and cool stuff like that. Some of them are really out there, too. Like this one guy who wears chains around his body attached to him with nipple clamps. Crazy, huh? And this other guy wears a pair of assless chaps and nothing else. Wild. It's kinda weird, though -- for bikers they don't seem to know that much about biking. I asked one guy what kind of motorcycle he rode, and he had no idea what I was talking about. Although, later, he did offer to give me a long ride on his hog. He said he could go all night if that's the way I liked it. Nice guy, huh? A little handsy, but nice nonetheless.

Anyway, I digress. My point is that I have my ear to the pavement, and am still very much in touch with the desires of the commoners -- you guys. So, have no worries, Giants fans, the organization is in good hands, and I believe special things are just around the corner.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Brian Sabean