San Diego and Petco Field was not kind to the Giants this past weekend, as the Padres swept the Giants by scores 7-3 on Friday, 6-3, Saturday and 6-1 on Sunday. Giants ace Tim Lincecum went 0-2 to begin the season as he issued far too many walks and the usually reliable defense blew a few plays, many of which accounted for runs. The one bright spot for the Giants was the continual play of Randy Winn, now the elder statesman of the club: He has hit safely in every game of the year...Giants are now 2-4. Last year after six games they were 1-5...Barry Zito continues his April nightmare, throwing just 4 innings, giving up 4 runs and taking the loss on Friday night. Only twice in his career has Zito had a winning opening month. The chat and comment lines are already screaming for his head. This could be a make or break year for Zito, who is on the third year of a $126 million contract. If he doesn't hit the .500 mark this year, the Giants just may have to eat the rest of his contract. Buyout clauses in contracts are a thing of the past...Randy Johnson gets his second start as a Giant on Monday afternoon, when the Giants visit Chavez Ravine for the Dodgers home opener. He will face Clay Billingsley...Good readin', good rootin' and see ya at the ballpark. April 11, 2009
Keywords: Lincecum, San Francisco Giants, Zito
