Play ball!

The Giants opened up their Spring Training games today with a 10-7 win over the Indians. The starting lineup looked like this, and here's the box score.

RF Winn
SS Renteria
3B Sandoval
C Molina
1B Ishikawa
CF Rowand
LF Schierholtz
2B Burriss
DH Uribe
P Lincecum

The Mercury News' Andy Baggarly says Freddy Lewis was kept out of the lineup just as a precaution. He's recovering form bunion surgery. Ouch.

I know what that's like, you know, I've had some paw issues, some swamp paw. When it rains and I walk around, it gets really went between my paws. I just can't seem to get it out with a towel and my teeth. Kind of like Athlete's Paw, y'know? I need some Tinactin.

Jax

Other pets' diaries

Hey everybody, Jax here. I've been hearing from other pets, and this is how they're doing.

Solidarity,

Jax

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Excerpt from a Dog's Diary.......

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8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

Excerpt from a Cat's Diary...

Day 983 of my captivity....

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.

Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now.

Sleepy time

Hi everybody, Jax here.

I've been kind of sleepy lately. Just moping around. This morning, Brooke got out of bed and went to work. Stephen got out of bed to take a shower before work, and I just yawned and rolled over. Stephen actually had to wake me up. What's the rush? I'm in a big rush to have breakfast and hang out in the garage?

There's only so much web surfing and online gambling I can do, OK?

I started following the Amgen Tour of California bike race. I think those guys are nuts, especially racing for miles in the rain for the first three stages.

A reporter asked competitor Levi Leipheimer what it's like to ride in the rain through Northern California in February. His response: "Turn the shower on as cold as it gets and stand there for four hours."

Brrr.

Jax
P.S. Here's a bonus picture of the Stage 3 start in San Jose that Stephen shot on Feb. 17. That's Floyd Landis on the far left (Briefly the 2006 Tour de France winner (drugs)).


For results, video and more of Bob Roll's teeth, check out www.versus.com/cyclysm.

Manny rumors

Bring on Manny!

Buster Olney is optimistic he might be coming to San Francisco.


Jax