SF Giants Rumors – Bumgarner, Spring Side Notes
Posted on March 12th, 2010 by admin in SF Giants Rumors
San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner was on with the Murph and Mac Show this morning. He was talking about life in North Carolina and life in the City. Bumgarner is only 20 years old and is fighting for the fifth spot in the rotation. He had his locker next to Randy Johnson last year (when he got called up), and met Muhammad Ali in camp this year. Murph tells him that’s not bad for a 20 year old. He will turn 21 August 1st.Sorry ladies but Bumgarner got married this offseason.
When asked about the velocity being down from last year. Bumgarner said he doesn’t think the fans have anything to worry about. Said it could be because he threw a lot last year. He still felt good, but was throwing way to much(even between starts). Bumgarner is feeling good now, and thinks his arm strength will be coming along soon. He believes everything will be fine this year. Below is Bumgarner’s spring stats.
Spring Stats
Madison Bumgarner
Games – 2
ERA – 4.50
IP – 4.0
H – 5
ER – 2
BB – 4
Side Notes
The side notes are from an article by Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News.
Pablo Sandoval has dropped 10 pounds since the start of Spring Training.
Right-hander Joe Martinez downplayed his inflamed right elbow. He hopes to get back on a mound within a day or two.
Travis Ishikawa (sprained toe) plans to play in a minor league game early next week. He’ll probably lead off every inning.
Ryan Garko knew he wouldn’t play first base for the Giants this season, but it surprised him to see Aubrey Huff there Thursday. Garko said the Giants told him they were going to sign Nick Johnson. Johnson decided to sign with the New York Yankees.
~King of Cali
Bumgarner will come along with his huge upside but it is interesting to see his speed go from 95mph in the minors to 89 to 90 mph at the end of last season in the majors and then stay at 89-90 mph this season in spring training so the question is does anybody think he has lost his fastball permanetly or do you think he has just a tired arm and his speed will come back on his fastball.