C&E: August 2
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
Dog Days: We can admire the creativity of the Lincepom, but we would’ve loved to have seen a Kung Fu Pomeranian.
Garko, Sanchez: The Giants hope the acquisitions of Ryan Garko and Freddy Sanchez can help spark what has been a mostly listless offense. Sanchez was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI in his Giants debut on Sunday.
Freakanchise: Chuck Norris-eque Lincecum fact of the week: The Giants are considering going to a four-man rotation for the stretch run — right-handed Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, left-handed Tim Lincecum, right-footed Tim Lincecum.
CRABS DOWN
Miller Bobble: Hey look, you can already bid on this Jon Miller bobblehead, which will be handed out to the first 20,000 fans at Friday’s game.
Fifth Spot: It was fun while it lasted, dude. Rookie Ryan Sadowski was demoted to Triple-A Fresno, leaving the pitching-rich Giants in need of a starter on Wednesday. The candidates include Kevin Pucetas and Joe Martinez.
ELEPHANTS UP
Rickey’s Encore: Rickey Henderson was honored Saturday at the Coliseum, where the A’s retired his number and presented him with a golden base that should look terrific next to his framed Surf Dawgs jersey. The Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Padres, Dodgers, Angels, Mets, and Mariners have yet to announce the dates that they will retire Henderson’s number this season.
Photos from Cooperstown: Erin States’ original sign will be displayed in the Hall of Fame. We heart that idea.
Bailey Has a Fan in Obama: The POTUS knew a little bit about the potential ROY.
ELEPHANTS DOWN
OF-ul OF: With Matt Holliday out of the picture, the A’s outfield is about as potent as a Shirley Temple.
Cahill: The struggles continued for the rookie righty, who tossed 5 1/3 innings of batting practice to Toronto on Saturday and has only one win since June 22.
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By Scott on Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 at 7:21 pm.
Tags: Crabs and Elephants, Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants