tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post603346444264540200..comments2024-02-23T20:49:09.057-08:00Comments on obsessivegiantscompulsive: Your 2012 Giants Magic Number is 9 With a Four Gamer Against Coloradoobsessivegiantscompulsivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-59559365788626150062012-09-21T16:17:06.547-07:002012-09-21T16:17:06.547-07:00I commented about Melky being disqualified from ba...I commented about Melky being disqualified from batting title consideration at Ray Ratto's rant about why that is dishonest. <br /><br />To be honest, I never read his article, so bad on me, I am mainly reacting to his rants on the radio on KNBR on the Ray-Ray show (with Ray Woodson: we are going to Buckhorn Grill for tri-tip sandwich, yum, we went there by chance a couple of weekends ago, and ended up going there 3 times in a week; Ray-Ray in for Mr. T, Tolbert).<br /><br />http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-san-francisco-giants/giants-talk/Decision-on-Melky-is-dishonest?blockID=777069&feedID=2796<br /><br />Basically, I disagreed and put my War and Peace comment there. I have no problem with this elegant, simple, and, more importantly, CORRECT change to the rules for this honor.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-89847345602020201142012-09-21T14:50:43.096-07:002012-09-21T14:50:43.096-07:00However, and this marks one of the mistakes of Sab...However, and this marks one of the mistakes of Sabean as GM: a pitcher with a better ERA and K/BB than Zito, and is younger and much less expensive, is a pitcher Sabean let go for nothing, Kevin Correia. <br /><br />I really liked Correia and what he has done since leaving us is what I thought he could have done for us, and on the relative cheap too. He don't strike out much, but that's fine at the back of the rotation. And for, like, $15M less in salary.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-10860897824364723482012-09-21T14:47:04.899-07:002012-09-21T14:47:04.899-07:00Average starter in 2010 had a 4.05 ERA, Zito was j...Average starter in 2010 had a 4.05 ERA, Zito was just barely behind at 4.15. He had the 34th best ERA among qualifiers for the ERA crown, which places him around a middle rotation starter in the NL, if you allocate these pitchers one to a team, as there is value in being able to throw a full season's slate of games. <br /><br />If we allow down to 17 starts, that would add 8 more starters ahead of Zito, making it 41 pitchers better, making him 42nd best starting pitcher in the NL. That again makes him a middle rotation (#3-ish) starter, based on innings and ERA. <br /><br />Of course, not what we are paying for, not by a long shot now.<br /><br />However, that is still a lot of value he is providing, mid-rotation performance at the back of the Giants rotation. If we didn't have Lincecum, Cain, Bumgarner, yeah, he won't be as valuable for us, but in our rotation, he has a lot of value because he's better than most other team's #4 or #5 starters.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-35386353721647138342012-09-21T14:30:50.180-07:002012-09-21T14:30:50.180-07:00We basically see things the same, I think. (Mota ...We basically see things the same, I think. (Mota is Tron, right?)<br /><br />I just don't see Christian or Peggs getting the call, because neither one has done that well nor been used all that much. Peggs is acting as Huff's legs when he gets a hit, but Blanco, Arias, and Riot could do that, as Huff would not be batting unless it is crucial to get a run, I would think. They could also use a starting pitcher as a pinch-runner as necessary.<br /><br />I go back and forth on Vogelsong. He deserves to go based on his first 2/3rds of the season, but the way he has been lately, wouldn't be that useful except in blowout games, but the way Bochy manages, he wouldn't let the game get too far out of control most times.<br /><br />But Hensley was also very effective except when injured. If you take out the three poor outings just before his DL, he has a 3.33 ERA outside of those very poor outings.<br /><br />So I view the 25th spot to be a tough call. Lots of people have done well for us this season, and given Bochy's preference for relief, Hensley seems like the right call, especially if he continues to be effective in the closing days.<br /><br />Vogie will have to pitch well generally in the last three games to get consideration for a roster spot, else he could get the 2010 Zito treatment (some people forget that Zito actually started out the 2010 season very well, he had a 2.15 ERA after 8 starts and was not over 4.00 ERA until his last start in August, but that start began a string of 7 bad starts, 4 DIS starts, 2 DOM, and 1 in the middle; still he had a 4.15 ERA at the end, which is good).obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-8444403067564242592012-09-21T12:54:53.237-07:002012-09-21T12:54:53.237-07:00Giants should clinch Saturday, or Sunday when I...Giants should clinch Saturday, or Sunday when I'll be in Minneapolis to see the Niners handle the Viqueens. In any event, here's how I see the playoff roster:<br />C- MVP<br />1B - Pick Machine<br />2B - Moped<br />SS - Fish<br />3B - Panda <br />LF - X<br />CF - Oxy<br />RF - Herk<br />SP - Horse, Bum, Freak, Z<br />Bench - Chez3, Huffer, Riot, Arias, Shark<br />Bullpen - Romo, Affeldt, KCya, LOOGY, Kontos, Mijares, Tron<br /><br />25th spot comes down to Hensley or Christian or Frankie Peggs. Jewy McBaggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11165730211679578854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-58891618438392621552012-09-21T09:21:53.436-07:002012-09-21T09:21:53.436-07:00Just realized that the magic number dropped 6 in t...Just realized that the magic number dropped 6 in this series. Of course, sweeping a four game series takes 4 of that off, but LA complied also by losing 2 games themselves to the Nats. obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-59057124765427082722012-09-21T09:19:10.452-07:002012-09-21T09:19:10.452-07:00D-gers lost so we are down to 3 for the Magic Numb...D-gers lost so we are down to 3 for the Magic Number. I was thinking that maybe we could clinch in the D-back series, but now it seems pretty likely that we clinch in the 'Dres series. <br /><br />Down to three, it seems likely to me that either the Giants win the series or D-gers lose the series to the Reds, and assuming nobody gets swept the wrong way for the magic number. And I can see a sweep happening for either series, except maybe the D-gers. The Giants, 'Dres and Reds are going strong right now, a sweep don't seem likely. Reds at home against D-gers, and they are peaking too, so LA has a huge tough task in front of them, as they are still fighting for a wild card spot. That plus the Giants winning one game equals clinch.<br /><br />Actually, it might be easier to describe how we DO NOT clinch. Only way not to clinch is if the Giants get swept and the D-gers do not get swept, the Giants lose the series 1-2 and the D-gers win their series, or if the Giants win the series 2-1 and the D-gers sweep.<br /><br />Go Giants!obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-14523456512056327502012-09-20T16:04:01.471-07:002012-09-20T16:04:01.471-07:00Should note that while this is not his first ever ...Should note that while this is not his first ever 2-homer game, this is the first time Panda has a homer from each side of the plate. First of many, I'm sure.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-87721065337355831592012-09-20T15:53:17.923-07:002012-09-20T15:53:17.923-07:00Giants sweep the Rockies in grand form, as they sc...Giants sweep the Rockies in grand form, as they scored more runs in each game of the series, culminating in 9 runs in the series sweeper. Zito pitched well for the most part, getting BABIPed, but otherwise pitching well. 3 PQS but with one more out, he would have had a DOM start. But he had men on first and third, plus was at 99 pitches, so I understand, sort of, still, with an 8-1 lead, even if he gave up a homer, we would still lead 8-4. I would have just let him tackle that last batter and see what happens. <br /><br />In any case, Giants are now 9-0 in Zito's last 9 starts. He has an overall 3.96 ERA over that stretch. And those 9 wins represent a third of the team's wins (28) since August 7th. In other words, while the team has gone 9-0 with him during that stretch, the team was 19-13 with the rest of the starters. He has clearly been an integral part of the Giants success over that stretch. <br /><br />Lots of hitting heroes once again, all but Pence had at least a hit, but have to note Panda's 2 homers, with 4 RBIs, Scutaro's 2 hits and 2 RBIs, Hanchez's 3 hits, and Posey's 23rd homerun of the season plus a single. <br /><br />Magic number is down to 4 with 12 games left to play, meaning that the Giants have to simply go 4-8 in their remaining games, even if LA won the rest of their games, in order to win. Ergo, it would take a tremendous collapse and fold on the part of the Giants to not make the playoffs. Their lead is currently 9.5 games ahead. obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-80541598302820209202012-09-20T14:25:34.291-07:002012-09-20T14:25:34.291-07:00I guess it is as Bochy said, once he gets the one ...I guess it is as Bochy said, once he gets the one yesterday, it frees up his mind: he has two homers already in today's game, Giants lead 7-2.<br /><br /><br />Oops, make that 8-2 as Posey blasts a homer, back-to-back.<br /><br />Go Giants! :^)obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-65430242459925798722012-09-20T12:35:18.730-07:002012-09-20T12:35:18.730-07:00That's great to hear that the Giants are of th...That's great to hear that the Giants are of the mind that they still can improve, still can get better. We don't want them thinking that they reached as far as they can go and settle. As that is when reality for sure slaps you in the face.<br /><br />Not that doing all that don't get you that slap anyway, but it is like that old saying, if you don't ask for it, you almost surely will not get it.<br /><br />The Giants want it, and they realize that while they are good, they should not settle for whatever they are doing now, they need to get better. And, basically peak during the playoffs. obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-78344361513099263772012-09-20T12:32:29.287-07:002012-09-20T12:32:29.287-07:00Carl Steward had a nice quote from Cain: http://b...Carl Steward had a nice quote from Cain: http://blogs.mercurynews.com/giants/2012/09/20/postgame-notes-pablo-crushes-a-googly-washington-or-cincy-and-taking-this-groove-up-a-notch/<br /><br />I asked Matt Cain after the game if the Giants have another higher gear from the one they’re riding right now. And he came in on the black with a real thoughtful answer:<br /><br />“You’d always think there is another level for this team, but I think that just depends on how much we want to keep putting into it. The way that everybody’s going right now, I think we can keep it going, but we need to keep that in mind, and not just settle for anything.”obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-5497621139554133302012-09-20T12:20:55.943-07:002012-09-20T12:20:55.943-07:00I was updating my Giants 2012 Performance box and ...I was updating my Giants 2012 Performance box and realized that the Giants have had a pretty good stretch of good defense to go with the good hitting over their last 12 games, as the starting pitching and bullpen started to solidify. They had 9 games where the runs allowed were 3 runs or less, and only 3 games above. Not quite like that great 20 game stretch in 2010, but close enough. <br /><br />Prior to that, for a 23 game stretch from August 12 to September 5th, in 23 games, they allowed 3 runs or less in only 8 of those 23 games. Huge difference. Also, much like 2010 when we had a horrible August. Only in 2012, we had a great offense that picked it up for the pitching and we still went 15-8 in that stretch, instead of losing a bunch of games like we did in 2010. obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-22622508052334388402012-09-20T11:11:14.880-07:002012-09-20T11:11:14.880-07:00I still like my idea of having Petit take one star...I still like my idea of having Petit take one start to take away one start from Bumgarner, saving it for the playoffs.<br /><br />However, Baggarly makes excellent points, so I'll adjust my stance to having Cain and Bumgarner start the first two home playoff games, then Lincecum the first road game. Then, if need be, Cain could pitch the fourth game if we are one game away from elimination, else we have our 4th starter take that game and have Cain pitch the 5th game.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-3171618965038804102012-09-20T11:08:19.606-07:002012-09-20T11:08:19.606-07:00Baggarly has a nice article on Sandoval and Cain, ...Baggarly has a nice article on Sandoval and Cain, and he makes very good points about making Cain the first starter: http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-san-francisco-giants/giants-talk/Giants-can-count-magic-number-on-one-han?blockID=776235&feedID=10850<br /><br />It’s all coming together for the Giants, who suddenly hold a nine-game advantage over the Los Angeles Dodgers.<br /><br />Could they hope to play any better?<br /><br />“You’d always like to think there’s another level for any team,” Cain said. “It depends on how much you want to put into it. We’ll keep that in mind and not just settle.”<br /><br />Cain is not settling for a career-best 15th victory. He’s expected to get two more starts, and without any adjustments, he’d be lined up to pitch Game 1 of the NLDS with one extra day of rest.<br /><br />...<br /><br />Cain never shies away from a full workload. He exceeded 200 innings for the sixth consecutive season.<br /><br />Only Juan Marichal (11) and Gaylord Perry (7) have more 200-inning seasons in the Giants’ San Francisco era. And both of those guys are in the Hall of Fame.<br /><br />“I don’t want to go into who’s the ace or whatever, but he’s a horse,” Bochy said. “He can handle the innings. He always has. We’re fortunate to have a rotation that’s been healthy all year and making their starts. That’s so important.”<br /><br />Soon Bochy will have to choose a Game 1 starter from among them. Cain would appear the obvious choice.<br /><br />Here’s one more reason: He has a 2.17 ERA in 14 starts at AT&T Park -- the third best home ERA among NL starters. And since the Giants are likely to open as the No. 3 seed, they would play their first two games at home.<br /><br />They could follow Cain with Bumgarner and hold Tim Lincecum in Game 3 on the road, where he has won five consecutive starts.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-60163350148878168852012-09-19T23:21:29.094-07:002012-09-19T23:21:29.094-07:00Also Pablo got three hits, with homer he could hav...Also Pablo got three hits, with homer he could have finally incorporated Bochys tip, and ready to be an offensive force, finally.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-17794571507502905022012-09-19T23:19:44.011-07:002012-09-19T23:19:44.011-07:00Magic number down to 5 as the Giants win, 7-1 behi...Magic number down to 5 as the Giants win, 7-1 behind Cain's mostly commanding start, a 5PQS DOM start. Lots of hitting heroes again, will note Sandovals 3-run homer in the first inning, letting Cain have a lot go breathing room. LA lost one then won the second game of their double header to make up the rainout. <br /><br />Giants go for the sweep tomorrow behind Zito. If he can throw another good game, he probably cements a roster spot.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-54158926515587607332012-09-19T06:36:04.942-07:002012-09-19T06:36:04.942-07:00Some data bits from Extra Baggs:
Lincecum won his...Some data bits from Extra Baggs:<br /><br />Lincecum won his 10th game, becoming the fifth and final member of the Giants rotation to record double-digit victories.<br /><br />The last time the Giants had five 10-game winners on staff was in 2002, when they came within six outs of a World Series championship.<br /><br />...<br /><br />It was Lincecum’s first home victory since July 31.<br /><br />“It just felt good being home,” he said. “Obviously, this park helps, and having that crowd behind you, it gets you in your element. It definitely helps you rise to the occasion in the big innings.”<br /><br />It’s getting darker earlier and there’s a familiar chill in the air at China Basin. Postseason baseball is coming, to borrow a phrase from Ned Stark, and for all his problems with midterms, Lincecum always has aced the final.<br /><br />The Giants will begin to order their postseason rotation soon, and don’t be surprised if Lincecum draws the No. 3 slot behind Matt Cain and Madison Bumgarner. The Giants are likely to open as the No. 3 seed against Cincinnati or Washington and play the first two at home before going on the road. It’s worth pointing out that Lincecum has won his last five road starts.<br /><br />...<br /><br />A final thought, Bruce Bochy?<br /><br />“You know, Timmy’s tough when he’s on his game. And he’s on it now,” the manager said. “It’s good for all of us, believe me, to see him pitch like this.” <br /><br />http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-san-francisco-giants/giants-talk/Lincecum-edging-closer-to-October-readin?blockID=775623&feedID=2796obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-83116797768036692392012-09-18T23:03:52.693-07:002012-09-18T23:03:52.693-07:00Interesting stat I got from MLB.com:
Monday's...Interesting stat I got from MLB.com:<br /><br />Monday's RBI marked his [Pence's] 27th go-ahead RBI this season, tied for third in the NL, as well as his 15th game-winning RBI. <br /><br />As I've been covering here on my blog as well elsewhere, Pence has been GREAT hitting in RISP situations, he's only been bad hitting with the bases empty or a runner on first. These stats helps supports that he comes up big in key situations of the game.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-78831068930076742972012-09-18T22:54:26.736-07:002012-09-18T22:54:26.736-07:00Giants win again, and they are now 21-10 A.M. as t...Giants win again, and they are now 21-10 A.M. as the magic number drops to 7 now.<br /><br />Lincecum pitched a great 5 PQS start, a DOM start, getting into the 7th inning. If he can maintain this level of performance, he's ready for the playoffs, should be we get in. He got his 10th win, and now have double digit wins for five straight seasons, one of the few SF Giants to do so. Cain is at 4 seasons, next year would be his 5th. This is Bumgarner's 2nd. <br /><br />Schulman noted that Lincecum's ERA has been over 5.00 all season until the end of this game, because he gave up runs early in his first start of the season.<br /><br />I like how aggressive Bochy has been in his desire to win the division decisively, his massive usage of the relievers has been impressive. For all the commentary about how Melky helped, the Giants has gone 21-10 since, a way better record than we had with him, to put an exclamation point on the point that the team is very capable of winning on their own without him.<br /><br />And getting in is now in the Giants hands, as I noted above, the Giants only need to win 7 more games, with 14 games to go, to eliminate the D-gers, who was rained out in D.C. That is, they only need to play .500 ball the rest of the way to clinch for sure, even if the D-gers win the rest of their games.<br /><br />The bullpen had a letdown, giving up 3 runs in 2.2 IP, but with a 4 run lead twice, this was the one game they could do that without consequence. But most importantly, Affeldt got Lincecum out of a huge jam in the 7th, saving him from having runs scored on him.<br /><br />Again, many hitting heroes when you score 6 runs, though it was still 2-0 heading into the bottom of the 6th and 3-0 heading into the bottom of the 7th. Pagan was headed for an oh-fer-4 when he tripled in his last AB, driving in a run, then scoring, as he extended his SF Giants triples seasonal record to 14 (6 more to tie the record in the live ball era, set by Willie Mays and Bill Terry). Scutaro had 3 hits, AGAIN, 2 runs, 1 RBI. Panda had 2 hits, with a double to keep the line moving. Posey walked twice, the second time intentionally. Pence had no hits but drove in a run as well as scored one, as he got a walk. Hector had 2 hits, one run. Nady had 2 hits, 2 RBIs, one for each hit. Crawford had a single. Everybody except for our #4 and #5 hitters had hits, and those two still were on base 3 times and drove in a run.<br /><br />The Giants has now clinched at least a tie in this home series and can win the series with at least one win in the next two games. Now Cain up tomorrow, which means we have a good chance.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-79113487702056886962012-09-18T22:14:28.384-07:002012-09-18T22:14:28.384-07:00Heh heh, yep, DrB, certainly not.Heh heh, yep, DrB, certainly not.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-56547761565564780422012-09-18T16:49:16.060-07:002012-09-18T16:49:16.060-07:00The naysayers certainly can't attribute Bochy&...The naysayers certainly can't attribute Bochy's success in 1 run games this year on having a dominant closer.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-82458135443630182322012-09-18T16:47:40.049-07:002012-09-18T16:47:40.049-07:00Part of me leans that way too, I would vote Hensle...Part of me leans that way too, I would vote Hensley off the island (bullpen) first because he does not strike out that many, while walking a heck of a lot.<br /><br />But that only opens up two spots, and you just filled them with both remaining starters, there are no spots then for another bench player.<br /><br />I was wondering about that, PHing Hanchez, too. I think the odds are pretty low of needing a catcher after Posey, the only way he's not starting and catching is carrying him out, I think. And at that point, I think Sandoval will just have to suck it up and catch the rest of the game, if necessary, as he has been anointed the back-up catcher a while back.<br /><br />Thinking about that, I was at first worried about that, about the injury factor, but now I think that might be a great way to keep Sandoval focused on keeping his weight down. If he has to squat every so often to keep his catching skills up, he'll see pretty quickly whether he got too fat to catch or not (and so would the Giants).<br /><br />Anyway, I think a pitcher would be much more useful to the team's chances than adding Whiteside to the roster, you just have to roll the dice, but the odds are slim that should happen, and honestly, if we were to lose Posey in that way, our chances of winning are pretty shot anyway, Whiteside or not.<br /><br />And I can see Bochy doing it. I don't recall the exact game, but he blew out the bullpen, had only one guy left that I can remember, trying to shut it down in the 9th (it worked). The media pressed him on what he would have done if the game had gone into extra innings and he admitted that he went for the win, and was hoping not to have to deal with the consequences in extra innings. So he will do things to win a game, that might have negative consequences down the line in the game if things don't work out. He's been good at making such choices, from what I've seen once the Giants are in must-win situation at the end of the season and in the 2010 playoffs.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-23928784310057210812012-09-18T16:36:30.268-07:002012-09-18T16:36:30.268-07:00Something I posted on Giants Extra:
And he [Bochy...Something I posted on Giants Extra:<br /><br />And he [Bochy] has been doing it again this season, with yesterday's 1-run win, the Giants are now +10 over .500 in 1-run games, 29-19. If they did not have Bochy, their record should be 78-68, just 2.5 games ahead of the Dodgers, with the division title still in doubt and ripe for the taking in the last series of the season, instead of being 8 games ahead, virtually assured of the division title with only 15 games to play, for if we end the season basically at .500, 8-7, the Dodgers could win the rest of their games and it won't matter, the Giants are the Division winner.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23735245.post-36566658984051978802012-09-18T09:54:51.516-07:002012-09-18T09:54:51.516-07:00I'd have to think the Giants would leave Hensl...I'd have to think the Giants would leave Hensley off and replace him with whichever starter loses out on the last rotation spot. That would give Bochy flexibility in one more bench player (perhaps Whiteside so he doesn't have to worry about pinch hitting Sanchez?).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com