ReTribeUtion

Heading into last night's matchup with the red-hot Cliff Lee, it was a foregone conclusion that Matt Cain would have to bring his best game.

Alas, he did not.

Thus, Giants loseth.

What, were you expecting the offense to pick him up?

Either way, I'm inclined to agree with the local rags on this one: the Giants crapped the bed in Kansas City and could have mailed this series in.  And to their credit, they didn't.

More positivity: after getting a handie from the entire populace of Cleveland, Omar Vizquel may finally be put out to pasture (read: bench), giving way to the ever-intriguing Manny Burriss.  The former NCAA stolen base champ will spark this lineup merely by hitting better than the league-average pitcher, a good initial benchmark for a kid who was supposed to get his first cup in 2009.

Even more positivity: I like Sergio Romo, and you should too.  Although I have to admit some disappointment watching him trot out there with a little beard growth to go along with that fantastic moustache.  Let's hope he wises up and takes a cue from Jason Giambi. (Gee, I'm never going to repeat that sentence again.)

Also, as absurd as the notion may be, the Giants can actually salvage a winning month if they take two of three from the A's this weekend.

I mean, technically, it's possible.

Most importantly, coming out of this series with even a glimmer of hope regarding the future of Barry Zito is a very nice development.  You know, until he goes all Bronson Arroyo on us.