How come everyone seems to be conceding first base to Ishikawa?
Last year, Bowker hit 10 homers in less than 350 at-bats. On this team, that practically makes him Willie McCovey! I know he slowed down in the second half, but I still say first base is Bowker’s position to lose coming into this year. — Pete K., Woodland, Calif. Ishikawa’s defense gives him an edge. But remember, it’s a long season. Wait and see what happens. Bowker’s receiving some Cactus League playing time in the outfield while Schierholtz’s back heals. If Bowker proves he can hit consistently, the Giants will find a place for him somewhere. Why are the Giants doing anything but paying Lincecum handsomely? We have control of him for five more seasons, but every Giants fan wants him to be in San Francisco much longer than that. Isn’t treating him well now, and giving him the amount of money he deserves, a good investment to ensure that he’s happy here and will stay a Giant even after he’s eligible for free agency? If management lowballs him now, and he leaves later … — Brendan B
