C&E: July 12
BASB’s weekly baseball roundup from both sides of the Bay — and an excuse to post a photo of Crazy Crab knocking Stomper off a tricycle.
CRABS UP
Jonathan Sanchez – What more can we say? The Dirty’s no-no was unbelievable. He even got an apology from infielder Juan Uribe, whose error with one out in the eighth inning was the only blemish on an otherwise perfect night.
Dave Righetti – The Giants’ pitching coach, who has orchestrated one of the most dominant pitching staffs in the league this season, reveled in Sanchez’s no-hitter and then “had a little cry” Friday night. Rags threw a memorable no-hitter of his own on July 4, 1983.
First Half – Could anyone have predicted the Giants would be 10 games over .500 and leading the NL wild card race at the break? No. Also, Panda has supplanted Alcatraz as the city’s No. 1 attraction.
CRABS DOWN
Matt Cain’s Poor Luck – Cain will be denied his first All-Star game appearance after a line drive left him with a bruised elbow Saturday. He will be replaced by Zach Duke.
Charlie Manuel – The Phillies manager bypassed Pablo Sandoval, the runner-up in the NL Final Vote contest, to replace the injured Carlos Beltran in favor of Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth. Manuel did tell Giants manager Bruce Bochy that he’s “got Pablo in mind” if another injury opens up a spot. Gee, thanks.
Barry Zito – It’s hard to be too down on the guy after the first half he had, but Z’s salary probably had something to do with the boos he heard Sunday.
ELEPHANTS UP
Comeback Kids – The A’s end the first half on a high note, rallying from three down with seven runs in the final three innings to beat the Rays.
No. 24 – The A’s will retire Rickey Henderson’s number. Finally.
Andrew Bailey – Hats off to the rookie reliever, who is headed to the All-Star game.
ELEPHANTS DOWN
Moneyball – Aaron Sorkin will attempt to revive a movie that’s appeared to be doomed from the start.
First Half – It’s been a season to forget, and the future doesn’t look much brighter.
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By Scott on Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at 9:23 pm.
Tags: Crabs and Elephants, Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants