The Giants pitching needs to be perfect in 2009

Pitching is the strength of the 2009 San Francisco Giants. It?s the one hope they have for being competitive this season. Well, that?s at least what?s been bought and sold thus far by the organization and the media. Truth is the staff could be pretty good. But the Giants may be in for a surprise as they?re not much farther from being great then they are from being a disappointment. Competitive is the favorite word of new owner Bill Neukom. It?s used widely in regards to the Giants pitching keeping them afloat. It?s also a word that sounds strong, but leaves plenty of room for backpedaling in the end. What may cause the Giants brass to backpedal on their lofty predictions for their team come August, September or sooner? The pitching not living up to the hype. Tim Lincecum will be great, again. The team rose to the occasion during most of his starts in 2008, and the new face of the Giants, and really Bay Area sports, hasn?t yet reached his full potential. Though, it should be note...