A Penny for the Giants Playoff Run??

I guess so!! Who would have thought that on Sept 1st the Giants would be tied for the wild-card spot and a bond-fide contender in the N.L. playoff chase?

And who would have thought that with a rotation of Lincecum, Cain and a rejuvenated Barry Zito and Randy Johnson as a possible lefty specialist out of the pen--plus adding Brad Penny--the Giants have a pitching staff that could actually make some noise if they get there?

And who would have thought that Edgar Renteria and Barry Zito would both decide to make their production at least somewhat match their paychecks?

This could be a surprisingly interesting and intense September for the G-men.

Dodger fan is going to just love Brad Penny when he returns in a Giant uniform. Those reunions are always so sentimental.

I have to say that Barry Zito is starting to pitch like the Barry Zito of old. He has competed all year long. Lately, his curve ball has the look and the bite of the Oakland A's / vintage Barry Zito curve ball. If he has that pitch back, then he can really pitch.

And Eli Whiteside behind the dish is hitting just well enough to keep Sabean to his promise of not bringing Buster Posey up too soon (this season). Posey is still over .300 in AAA so his ascension is a forgone conclusion. With Whiteside around and Sandoval in a pinch, the Giants are loaded enough at catcher to pass on Bengie Molina, unless we start to the Angels vintage Molina down the stretch. Even then, two years and $6 million per may be too rich for the Giants blood.