41.   Giants manager Dusty Baker said he would likely give catcher Benito Santiago his first regular season start as a Giant on Thursday.

42.   Giants general manager Hiroyuki Yamamuro also apologized on behalf of his star hurler.

43.   Giants manager Dusty Baker said Faneyte, a man of few words and fewer emotions, actually smiled after his game-winning hit.

44.   Giants manager Dusty Baker said Sanders did have an impact on the crowd.

45.   Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi refused to comment.

46.   Giants manager Dusty Baker flip-flopped Kent and Barry Bonds in the batting order for the first time this season on Thursday and the combination has worked for Kent.

47.   Giants manager Dusty Baker said Aurilia will probably take Tuesday off as well.

48.   Giants manager Dusty Baker shifted his lineup, moving major league home run leader Barry Bonds from the third spot to cleanup.

49.   Giants general manager Bob Quinn said he was convinced Strawberry was determined to get his life and his game back on track.