May 2009: Week 1
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Welcome back to The NOR CAL Report — where the sun rises and sets in the West. This week, on the Report:
The Giants silence some critics, as their soft-spoken bats make some stalwart pitching stand up;
The precocious A's try to stay healthy and afloat, even with no unit hitting on all cylinders;
The 49ers and Raiders hope to outfox each other in the volatile wide receiver draft market;
And who says Sharks don't lay eggs? The San Joseans lay a major one, as a rookie goaltender helps send the local boys packing early — yet again.
UP NEXT: Giants first-rounder and future star Buster Posey weighs in on the pro grind, his teammates, and a vision of life atop the N.L. West. The Giants and A's look to capitalize on the schedule, while the 'Quakes hope to move up the standings.
The NOR CAL Blog:
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The San Jose Earthquakes are in season, but didn't rate a word on air from us this week. Why? No, not the two uninspiring losses to so-so teams. It's the paltry 4,000-odd crowd at Buck Shaw that makes me think no one cares for the crew right now. Just on personality: I miss Gavin Glinton, James Riley, Ronnie O'Brien, et al...
Plain and simple, Doug Wilson is getting pissed off. And I'm sure not arguing — though I will say, even if you weren't a little tee'd, it's politically necessary that the G.M. act a tad heated about now...
After fiddling through Lex blabbing half the show (sorry, dude) I did manage to find a version of the unfortunate — but very entertaining — Jahvid Best neon barf video that hadn't been rescinded for rights violations yet...
Find out why Giants closer Brian Wilson felt it necessary to close down his Twitter account. Could a recent blown save really be the result of a night drinking in Arizona?
Some of these old sportswriters have got it down: S.I.'s Peter King tabbed the Niners to nab Michael Crabtree at #10, after the Raiders open the door by taking a speedier wideout. Can't blame King if the Rad's went for the wideout who wasn't even on anyone's first round board...
Fantasy types, want a terrific pickup in baseball? Phil Hughes is one of those guys so overrated, he's underrated. He just aced his first 2009 start with the Yankees; take a look at his world-beating minor league numbers, then remind yourself he's just 22.
Thanks as always for the attention. Remember to tell a friend you can't live without The NOR CAL Report!
** Thanks for making The NOR CAL Report a success. Don't forget to tell your friends! **
Welcome back to The NOR CAL Report — where the sun rises and sets in the West. This week, on the Report:
The Giants silence some critics, as their soft-spoken bats make some stalwart pitching stand up;
The precocious A's try to stay healthy and afloat, even with no unit hitting on all cylinders;
The 49ers and Raiders hope to outfox each other in the volatile wide receiver draft market;
And who says Sharks don't lay eggs? The San Joseans lay a major one, as a rookie goaltender helps send the local boys packing early — yet again.
UP NEXT: Giants first-rounder and future star Buster Posey weighs in on the pro grind, his teammates, and a vision of life atop the N.L. West. The Giants and A's look to capitalize on the schedule, while the 'Quakes hope to move up the standings.
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The NOR CAL Blog:
All the latest info, anecdotes and opinions from the Report's own Jess Zitrin.
The San Jose Earthquakes are in season, but didn't rate a word on air from us this week. Why? No, not the two uninspiring losses to so-so teams. It's the paltry 4,000-odd crowd at Buck Shaw that makes me think no one cares for the crew right now. Just on personality: I miss Gavin Glinton, James Riley, Ronnie O'Brien, et al...
Plain and simple, Doug Wilson is getting pissed off. And I'm sure not arguing — though I will say, even if you weren't a little tee'd, it's politically necessary that the G.M. act a tad heated about now...
After fiddling through Lex blabbing half the show (sorry, dude) I did manage to find a version of the unfortunate — but very entertaining — Jahvid Best neon barf video that hadn't been rescinded for rights violations yet...
Find out why Giants closer Brian Wilson felt it necessary to close down his Twitter account. Could a recent blown save really be the result of a night drinking in Arizona?
Some of these old sportswriters have got it down: S.I.'s Peter King tabbed the Niners to nab Michael Crabtree at #10, after the Raiders open the door by taking a speedier wideout. Can't blame King if the Rad's went for the wideout who wasn't even on anyone's first round board...
Fantasy types, want a terrific pickup in baseball? Phil Hughes is one of those guys so overrated, he's underrated. He just aced his first 2009 start with the Yankees; take a look at his world-beating minor league numbers, then remind yourself he's just 22.
Thanks as always for the attention. Remember to tell a friend you can't live without The NOR CAL Report!
Posted by Jess Zitrin and Lex Gopnik at April 29, 2009 
Categories: raiders, A's, Giants, Earthquakes, Sharks, 49ers
Categories: raiders, A's, Giants, Earthquakes, Sharks, 49ers
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