Is this an epidemic? Half of the Giants' starting fielders are on the DL.

[Auggie]

Nori Aoki: Concussion (.302 BA)

Joe Panik: Lower back inflammation (.309 BA)

Hunter Pence: Left oblique strain (.275 BA)

Angel Pagan: Right patella tendinitis (.258 BA, but was much higher before his injuries)

[KamaAina]

1. That's what led to MadBum's epic pinch-hit single last night.

And he came around to score!

[Auggie]

2. And Cain had an RBI today!

Just heard Aoki is coming back for the Pirates. Hope he stays.

[KamaAina]

3. So who needs the DH?

Amirite, El?

[El Supremo]

5. Oh for fucks sake!

What are their batting averages?

[bluedigger]

4. Can I interest you in a Hanley Ramirez?

I'll even throw in a Pablo Sandoval for free!

They both come with gloves in new unused condition!

[KamaAina]

6. Giants complete trade for veteran outfielder

http://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/Giants-complete-trade-for-veteran-outfielder-6456058.php

The Giants just announced they have added an outfielder, acquiring 37-year-old Marlon Byrd from the Cincinnati Reds for Double-A pitcher Stephen Johnson.

Byrd was hitting .237 for the Reds, but he has the ability to pop one. He has 19 homers in 359 at-bats.

“He still has some old-man strength,” former Reds teammate and current Giants pitcher Mike Leake said. “I think he’ll help out.”...

The 2010 All-Star adds badly needed depth to a Giants bench that had Madison Bumgarner pinch-hit once in each of the past two games at St. Louis.

[Auggie]

7. "Old-man strength!"

Oh goody!

[KamaAina]

8. Don't knock it. A-Roid's been putting up some pretty good numbers

and he's even older!

[Auggie]

9. Okay -- let's hear it for old-man strength!

What a debut for Byrd!