Why Jonathan Sanchez Does Not Belong in the Giants' Starting Rotation

Even without throwing a no-hitter, the entire baseball world was aware that Jonathan Sanchez had no-hit talent. And to use the stereotypical baseball phrase, Sanchez has what fans and scouts a like refer to as "electric stuff." But as Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow so eloquently states time and time again, pitching is "upsetting the timing of the hitter." Not only was Krukow a respected starter in his day, but I have yet to hear anyone argue his definition of pitching. Therefore, if pitching is about "upsetting the timing of a hitter," then Sanchez does not understand how to pitch. Over recent memory, there has been no other San Francisco starting pitcher that has been as egregiously inaccurate as the Giants' current No. 4 starter. With the major inconsistencies that Sanchez is known for, it baffles most Giants fans that there are still a select few orange and black faithful who are glad the Giants have yet to trade/demote their No. 4 starter. ...