Rangers’ Francoeur expecting Freak show from Giants

Rangers’ Francoeur expecting Freak show from Giants
Not that his Rangers just bludgeoned a bunch of nobodies in the ALCS, but Jeff Francoeur says it’s no contest when comparing CC Sabathia and Co. to the Freak and Friends. “I honestly believe the Giants are the best pitching staff we’ll see,” Francoeur told The Post yesterday…

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‘Freak’ gets help in Giants’ win

‘Freak’ gets help in Giants’ win
SAN FRANCISCO – Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch and throwing error in the eighth inning, helping Tim Lincecum end a freakish career-worst five-start skid in the San Francisco Giants’ 2-1 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night.

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Gary Peterson: San Francisco Giants longing for the return of Tim Lincecum’s Freak show

Gary Peterson: San Francisco Giants longing for the return of Tim Lincecum’s Freak show
Nearly an hour after the Giants’ roll-over-and-play-dead loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday, long after many of his teammates were battling postgame traffic, Tim Lincecum was still deep in dialogue with pitching coach Dave Righetti.

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