That one felt good. That looked like the Giants team of last September/October. Now, before we make sweeping new-month-new-team claims, let's remember that this was just one game. Against the 5th starter for the D-Backs. They've got to do the same thing against D-backs ace Ian Kennedy tonight. The G-men counter with an ace of their own, so it should be a dandy of a game at 3rd and King.
One thing I will say: The September roster expansion may very well favor The Giants over a lot of other teams. All year this line-up has been a heap of interchangeable mediocrity. But at least there is a lot of it. Even if ownership hadn't said good riddance to the bad rubbish of Aaron Rowand and Miguel Tejada, there's still room for everyone. Burrell, Ross, Crawford, Burriss, Ford, Belt, Shierholtz (if he ever comes back), and even Brett Pill and Conor Gillaspie, to name a few. Again, these guys are average Major Leaguers at best. But I've got to think that most additions coming into most other teams are fringe Minor Leaguers. The same goes for bullpen additions. I'm guessing the Giants are adding a lot more Major League experience with the roster expansion than most other teams. Not only that, but there are defined rolls already set in place: Crawford as a defensive replacement, Ford as a designated pinch runner, etc. A small advantage down the stretch, but an advantage nontheless: The Giants are built to swell.
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