Stronger Sanchez

Jonathan Sanchez had been having strong bullpen sessions before the exhibition games, but has been unable so far to repeat it during the game. That is therefore something he will have to work on this spring. Still, he appeared to be generating more power from a strengthened lower body during those sessions, so hopefully this will start translating into the games.

This is from working out during the off-season. He gained five pounds of muscles in his legs, it was reported by Andrew Baggarly (how he knew that specifically, I have no idea). The wonders of youth properly applied!

That's kind of scary good for Giants fans as he was known for high cheese for a lefty before this. That's how the rotation is going to improve over time, the cream will rise and thus good pitchers like Lowry (9 walks notwithstanding) and other starters can become trade bait in the future.

Another thought that popped up for me regarding how some Giants fans have been criticizing Sabean for the farm system. I realized this morning that a lot of the Giants better prospects are missed by the experts. Correia rose up before anybody thought he was worth bringing up. Yet he has done well. Accardo as well. Sanchez was also one too. Now throw in Wilson and, hopefully, soon, Henry Sosa, who basically came out of nowhere. Heck, throw in Velez if he continues to shine like he has and Bowker if he can repeat or improve on his 2007 in Fresno this season.

And I really like Misch, he's why I'm not too worried about Lowry right now, I think Misch can come in and take Lowry's place - hence my posts on trading Lowry. Not that I think Misch can throw a sub-4 ERA just like that, but he profiles much like Lowry in terms of performance and rise through the system, only he has done better at every stop, so I am hopeful that he can put in a good enough performance in 2008, while we are re-building (or re-grouping, however you want to define it) and give him a leg up at being ready to do well in the majors in 2009. Certainly well enough to be a #5 starter in the majors, I would take that.