Giants Sweep the 'Stros

The last time the San Francisco Giants won their first three games was 2003. That year they won 100 games. I said on multiple occasions this offseason that last year's team could have hit that number with some plate discipline and a few clutch hits.

The 2010 version is a whole lot better though. Rowand knows his role and is in better shape. Renteria is healthy. Mark DeRosa adds another element of versatility. Aubrey Huff is a veteran presence in the line-up. Pablo Sandoval will only get better. John Bowker seems to finally get it. Freddy Sanchez is on his way back. Juan Uribe can still hit and fill-in all over the infield. Bengie Molina is a good hitter as long as he's not in the clean-up spot.

Then there's that pitching staff. It's been three games. But how many times did last year's team score 10 runs and mash 19 hits?

Consistency and health play a major role in long-term success but the makings of a great team are there and it's been a long time coming for the Boys by the Bay.

Off day tomorrow then Jonathan Sanchez takes the hill in Friday night's home opener.

Wire-to-wire West leaders? It's possible.