SJ Giants Fans News

Former SJ Giant hangs up his glove

Tom Clifton — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:28:20 GMT

Garrett Broshuis, 2005

Garrett Broshuis realizes his dream isn't his anymore.

While it isn't really a surprise to any one who has been following Garrett's blog postings, I was hoping this day wouldn't come. I wanted to see him pitch in Fresno or SF this year.

But time and baseball aren't necessarily kind to it's players. Lots of great players don't see their dreams fulfilled. At some point, you have to say enough.

Best of luck to you, Garrett. Have fun in law school! And don't forget to write...

Norwich gets a team

Tom Clifton — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:38:26 GMT

Connecticut Tigers......: for a year and then the name changes in 2011....same division, same schedule...more to come including pics from the press conference...

(Via Greg's Connecticut Defenders Blog.)

The short season Oneonta Tigers are moving to Connecticut to fill the void when the Defender's moved south to Richmond. I am pleased that fans in Norwich will have baseball this summer.

We will continue to follow Greg's blog, even though the connection is getting tenuous.

Former SJ Giant Brian Bocock headed to Blue Jays

Tom Clifton — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:24:33 GMT

Brian Bocock, 2007

Blue Jays claim Bocock on waivers from Giants: "The Toronto Blue Jays claimed shortstop Brian Bocock on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Thursday."

(Via CBC | Baseball News.)

Brian Bocock played for both SJ Giants Championship teams in 2007 and 2009 (including a home run in game 5 of the 2007 Championship series). In 2008 he opened the season as the SF Giants starting shortstop. But struggles at the plate and injuries limited his play.

In San Jose, Brian was a fan favorite with his flashy defense and timely hitting. Best of luck in the new organization!

Former SJ Giant Manager Decker moves up again

Tom Clifton — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:55:50 GMT

Decker to manage Triple-A Fresno: "Steve Decker's rapid ascent in the Giants' system continued Wednesday when the former big league catcher was named manager of Triple-A Fresno for the 2010 season."

(Via MiLB News Index.)

This is a little late, I was on the road, but congrats to Steve Decker on the promotion. Hope you continue your winning ways in Fresno.

Mercury News vs the SJ Giants

Tom Clifton — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:01:26 GMT

Editorial:: "A group of San Jose Giants fans is organizing to oppose a possible A's baseball stadium downtown, worried their team will move out if the A's move in."

(Via Mercury News: Opinion.)

Gee, you folks are keeping me out of the loop. Though, I am pretty sure that I have made my thoughts clear here.

We all know that if the A's come to San Jose, the minor league experience that is the San Jose Giants will disappear.

Minor League Baseball is neighborhood baseball. It thrives in San Jose because we are the largest collection of neighborhoods masquerading as a big city in the US.

Everyone who sees San Jose as the tenth largest city in the US, thinks we need a Major League baseball team. Those of us who live, breath, eat and sleep in our neighborhoods realize that the San Jose Giants are just right.

The San Jose Giants bring us baseball and brings our neighborhoods together. I think that is worth more than the "incalculable cachet" a major league team would bring.