Monday BP: Rico Garcia is back

Hello and happy Monday.

On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants made a subtle bullpen move, recalling right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia and optioning left-handed pitcher Andrew Suárez.

Garcia has made 9 appearances this year, and accrued an ERA of 7.50 and an FIP of 5.30. In 6 innings he’s allowed 12 hits and 2 walks while striking out 3.

Suárez, a former second-round pick, has made 5 appearances, and has a 5.14 ERA and 6.00 FIP. In 7 innings he’s given up 9 hits and 5 walks while striking out 4.

Welcome back, Rico.

Did Barry Bonds hit a home run today?

Yep.

September 7, 2000: Against the San Diego Padres, Bonds hit a 2-run home run in the 3rd inning off of Matt Clement, scoring Marvin Benard. It gave the Giants a 2-0 lead, and they would win 13-0. It was his 44th homer of the year.

September 7, 2004: Against the Colorado Rockies, Bonds hit a 2-run home run in the 3rd inning off of Jamey Wright, scoring Edgardo Alfonzo. It gave the Giants a 3-2 lead, but they would lose 8-7. It was his 40th homer of the year.

Old, random MCC article for you to read

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Giants links

• Alex Pavlovic’s takeaway from Sunday’s game (NBC Sports Bay Area)
• Andrew Baggarly on how the Giants are using power and defense to make a postseason run (The Athletic, subscription required)
• Mark W. Sanchez on the Giants swapping out Andrew Suarez for Rico Garcia (KNBR)
• Ali Thanawalla on how the Marlins used Darren Baker’s famous 2002 moment to poke fun at a prospect (NBC Sports Bay Area)
• Darren Sabedra on why Gabe Kapler thinks Cal Ripken Jr.’s streak is the most respected in sports (Mercury News)
• Alex Pavlovic on Johnny Cueto’s hilarious way of getting the music changed before the game (NBC Sports Bay Area)

Have a tremendous Monday, everyone.