Since the San Francisco Giants won the World Series in 2010, there seems to have been a trend of growing out beards. Brian Wilson was the closing pitcher during this spectacular season and his bread was the one that established the infamous "Fear the Beard" slogan for this team. However, when Wilson had Tommy John surgery for the second time in his baseball career, the team has looked to not only a new closer in Sergio Romo, but also a new beard. After Romo helped the Giants win the World Series this past year, it seems as if he was the new fan favorite. It is likely that Wilson will not end up with the Giants for the upcoming 2013 season, as he is now a free agent. It's difficult to see an amazing player such as Wilson, possibly looking in a new direction. As he has had problems with his throwing elbow, we know he has overcome so much adversity to get back to where he used to be. Wilson has shown so much passion for the game and has continued to be a huge part of the team although being inactive. Should the Giants let him go and stick with Romo for the next season? I guess only time will tell.
Angela Martinez
KIN 332i/ TTh 2-3:15
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Angela,
Me being a Giants fan would love to bring Wilson back, as he was a fan favorite and a clubhouse presence even when he wasn't on the field. I was concerned about the chances of him coming back. He was arbitration eligible and was owed at least $6.8 million, which the Giants organization didn't feel comfortable paying him that much after his second surgery. So, they non-tendered him in hopes that they could sign him as a free-agent for less than his arbitration amount. If this fails, I think they will be just fine without Wilson considering it worked this past season in them bringing home the Championship without an established closer such as Wilson. Romo did an amazing job and has somewhat replaced Wilson with no problems. I read a few rumors that he wanted to play for the Dodgers because he lives in L.A. in the offseason, and I know like many others that would break my heart. I would develop a hatred for the guy and feel betrayed. That being said, baseball is a business now days and this is just how things work. The days of being proud to represent your hometown and be loyal to your city are over. On a side note, I'm getting concerned with how much these Dodgers are spending on upgrading their team on paper. They can't buy wins and until they can prove they can win games with money, then the San Francisco Giants are still the team to beat not only in the National League West but in all of baseball.
Together we are GIANT!
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