Pheeling good vs. the Phillies

Jax here, pacing around on a Friday.

I need a walk.

I was so happy to see the Giants beat the Phillies last night after sweeping the Pirates. Ryan Sadowski faces newly acquired Cliff Lee tonight, so we'll see what happens.

Pablo Sandoval was amazing last night. The best part of last night was a quick pregame interview with the Phils' Ryan Howard, who said something to the effect of "The Giants have pitching, that's what we know and that's what we respect when we come here."

Is that how other teams see the Giants? What a breakthrough from even two seasons ago. Back then, a guy like Ryan Howard would come in to AT&T and probably think, "Damn, it's cold up in this! This is July? I can't wait to destroy these geriatric ballplayers and get the hell out of this wind tunnel of a city."

Or something like that. Now it's like "Watch out for Cain and Lincecum." All right.

As for Freddy Sanchez: Giants Manager Bruce Bochy said he could be in the lineup as early as Saturday. I can't wait to see him play. This series against the reigning world champs is a big test for the Giants.

Do they have the mettle to get in the playoffs? The outcome of this series is going to send a message to other teams, one way or the other.

Go git 'em.

Jax