Ok what the heck was that?

Alright, I have officially been absent for a month. I'm sure you haven't missed me too much, but I've missed writing. I'm going to try to get back on track. There have been two issues that have kept me away from the keyboard lately. 1. I have been working really hard at work, and by the end of the day I barely have enough brain power to keep the kitchen from burning down during dinner. 2. The Giants have not been rocking my world lately.

So I figure the best time to reignite my love for this team is during the rivalry series with the Dodgers, which took place over the last few days. I spent those few days on the edge of my couch and work chair (day game yesterday) with tension and nausea. Yes that is what this team does to me, creates sickness. Alright, that could be an exaggeration. I really thought this team would not want to be swept at home and would really pull through yesterday. I wore orange and black to work and tuned into KNBR to listen to the game. My poor office mate, a former Dodgers fan, had to endure my cursing for the duration of the game; there weren't many moments for applause or celebration.

Pitcher Jonathon Sanchez was called for a balk during the first inning, which probably happens all the time, but I immediately began thinking this is not good. Maybe it's my fault they didn't do better. It's very bad to mention a no-hitter while one is in progress, maybe you shouldn't think about how bad it is going to be to lose during the first inning. Since most of the people who read this are Giants fans I don't think I really need to delve into the details of the game with the exception of this. How great was it for Aaron Rowand to hit a home run off Padilla. Oh and this as well, come the 9th inning I really tried to find some optimism; we only needed 7 runs. And they started a little rally. I was really on the edge of my seat by this point. "I said office mate come share this moment with me, we are coming back." He said "I really admire your positive attitude at this moment." Then Eli Whiteside crushed my dreams and struck out swinging.

It was harsh to say the least. So I dealt with it and then later in the evening I hear that we've traded Bengie Molina for a freaking pitcher from Houston. What the heck? I know he is slow but he has been a great team player and blah, blah, blah. We don't need another pitcher. And the pitcher Molina was traded for has a career ERA of 4.01. I don't even know what to say. I don't get it. I liked watching Molina and I will miss him on the team.

Let's hope we get a win tonight.