A messed up 2007 which was surrounded by the media because of several reasons have calmed down. Not that Barry Bonds' historical home run record could be easily forgotten, but in most part, 2007 was a year worth leaving behind. Problems such as Zito's huge and unprofitable signing, Bonds' legal allegations and the team finishing dead last in the division don't seem like memorable incidents. So this year, after finally letting Barry move(as much as I adore him) , protecting the young pitching staff and bringing in a new face(Rowand), the Giants look like their on the brink of rebuilding the whole organization. Although putting in young players could lead to growing pains, and leftovers such as Aurillia, Roberts, Vizquel, Molina and Winn still make the Giants an old team. At least they showed that they're willing to end the era of Bonds. And that's the determination which the new team should embrace.
San Francisco Giants Projected Lineup
SP Starting Five:
1. Barry Zito: A more relaxed year could pay dividends
2. Matt Cain: One more step before becoming the staff ace
3. Tim Lincecum: The young flame-thrower must avoid injuries
4. Noah Lowry: Surgery always sounds bad
5. Kevin Correia: Hope he can repeat last years' efferts
RP Long Relief, Setup, Closer:
1. Johnathan Sanchez: The odd man out of the rotation, right back in when someone gets hurt
2. Brad Hennessey: Last year seemed steady but not overpowering
3. Brian Wilson: The Closer of the future gets his turn
IF
1B Dan Ortmeier: First extended role would show what he's made of
2B Ray Durham: A rebound seems desperate
3B Kevin Frandson: New role, at least it's extended
C Bengie Molina: Hope for a repeat of last year's glamorous offense
SS Omar Vizquel: Defensive wizard worthy of the Hall
OF
LF Randy Winn: Steady, but can he keep it that way?
CF Aaron Rowand: All out play shoes energy, but power may fall
RF Nate Sheirholtz: Rookies' first shot at a regular spot
Bench OF Dave Roberts, Fred Lewis, Rajai Davis IF Rich Aurillia, Eugenio Velez C Eliezer Alfonzo
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