I've been down and out for the sfgiants and oakland a's opening week, but i was finally able to sit up and watch most of the game yesterday - game 3 vs. houston astros - clemens vs. bonds. I'm still trying to get over the first strike three call on bonds - way on the outside corner and up until that point, the ref. behind the plate was totally NOT designating previous pitches in that exact same location a strike. frustrating, but boy was it good to see the rocket pitch to bonds in his 2nd AB. Unfortunately, (and per Harold Reynold (ESPN), I think he's gonna see an unbelievable amount of intentional BBs again. clemens was absolutely lit. The Astros will seriously give us a good run this year. I also predict the same of the SD Padres.

I didnt' get to see any of it, but I heard about Dave Aardsma's first outing (and WIN, to boot!) on game 2 vs. the Astros. I've had my eyes on him since he retired 15 of 16 batters he faced in the last College World Series. I really didn't think they would've brought him up this quickly, to the BIG GAME, but boy did he fit right in.

Still nursing the muscle sprain on my right calf, but I'm lookin to get some game time with my company's team, the Community Gatepath All Stars, this coming Tuesday. We're in the CoEd Industrial League for the City of San Mateo and had an absolutely awesome Game 2. I'm also signed up with a CoEd League with the SF Presidio Softball League, but was out for most of the season, except for one game. All for now.
-o