Matt Cain

Sure they have Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain at the top of their rotation, but it's difficult to gather momentum with an offense as impotent as theirs. They'd be tough in a short series because of their starting pitching, but I doubt they'll get to that point. 

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Unfortunately, those good feelings can’t translate to offense. Last year Matt Cain posted a 7-16 record despite a 3.65 ERA and holding opposing hitters to a .235 average. Giants fans should expect to see more of the same this season from a team with one of the better rotations in the National League, but one that will feature Benji Molina hitting cleanup. The Giants will take the approach that they will have to manufacture runs this year, but for a team that finished last season 14th in the National Leauge in OBP, even that will prove difficult. Pity

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n could be solid this year, if Zito can bounce back.  They have some very good young arms with Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum and Noah Lowry.  Their bullpen is pretty solid also but they have no dominant closer and that will hurt them.  It should be a long year on the Bay.  I know some people are happy to see Bonds gone but he was the only reason people went to see this team play last year.

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