Ray: Thank you for the memories

The Ray Durham trade was completed once his new team swept the Giants. As a fan, I want to thank him for the memories and wish him the best of luck in Milwaukee.

Ray Durham, when not hampered by leg injuries, from his aggressive play, had been a productive player for the Giants. His .293 batting average and .385 on-base percentage will certainly be missed. On the other-hand this reflects the teams commitment to getting younger and being off the hook for at least a portion of his salary.

Pitching....pitching.....pitching! At least for now, Jack Taschner who had originally been rumored to be part of the Milwaukee deal is staying put...for now. There could be other trades as Giants become sellers and looking for youth.

Giants received lefty pitcher Steve Hammond and center fielder Darren Ford. Since neither of these players are likely to be seen this year, only time will tell what kind of trade it was.