Wow! Spring has Sprung!

Spring has sprung for the Giants and the other teams in Arizona and Florida.  Though the games don't count, I like watching the progress of the team...A couple of guys are fighting for a spot on the 25-man roster, where just 3 spots may be available...Dave Roberts and his huge salary did not fit into the teams' plans.  The Giants still have to pay him though...'Lights out Lincecum' has pitched the equivalent of one game, nine innings and has given up just two hits.  He walked three in his last outing last week...Giants again led the league in walks: Yikes!... Big Unit keeps them in awe.  At 45 he still pitches as well as ever.  No back problems this year.  I see his 300th win about June 1st...Barry Zito has struggled a little, but is in the best shape of his life after spending the winter working out with reliever Brian Wilson.  They played long toss over a canyon and lost a lot of balls...Long spring cause of the World Baseball Classic.  Only Jonathan Sanchez from the Giants is playing, for Puerto Rico.  Haven't heard much about him...Opening Day is April 7th.  The traditional bunting will be up.  I will be there!  Good reading and good rootin'!  March 15th, 2009