Height: 6-3
Weight: 231
Throws: R
Bats: R
Born: Oct 1, 1984, Dothan, AL
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December 3, 2008
If the Giants were to sign C.C. Sabathia, the untouchable tag might be removed from Matt Cain, according to ESPN.
Our View:The Braves were previously rumored to be interested in Cain and still could have interest as their rotation has many questions with Tim Hudson, John Smoltz, and Tom Glavine all having injury problems and Mike Hampton leaving for Houston. Therefore, it's unlikely that the Braves' acquisition of Javier Vasquez would lower their interest in Cain.
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November 11, 2008
If the Braves don't end up trading for Jake Peavy, they could turn their attention to Matt Cain, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien suggests. Atlanta is viewed as the favorites for Peavy, but they are also reportedly growing impatient with the Padres.
Our View:Giants GM Brian Sabean said recently that Cain is untouchable, but we all know that's never really the case. That said, it does seem like a longshot he would be dealt to Hotlanta.
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November 6, 2008
The Giants have indicated that Matt Cain is not available on the trade market, according to the SF Chronicle. When GM Brian Sabean was asked if Cain is untouchable, Sabean answered, "Yes. Clubs know that. That hasn't necessarily discouraged clubs from inquiring or making suggestions of offers. But we don't see anything out there that gives us a net gain by losing him."
Our View:Sabean is still looking for offensive and pitching help, but Cain is not a trading chip.
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September 30, 2008
Despite rumors that the club might move him to attain a power hitter, Matt Cain isn't going anywhere, according to The Mercury News. "Matty, at 23, pitched like a Cy Young at times," GM Brian Sabean said "I don't think it'll take trading Matt Cain to get something done."
Our View:The Giants were tempted to move Tim Lincecum last off-season for a hitter (Alex Rios) and also resisted the urge to add a bat that way. Cain had his second straight solid season (3.76 ERA, 186 K) despite a poor record (8-14), and he appears to still have the full support of the Giants front office.
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September 21, 2008
Matt Cain threw six shutout innings on Sunday against the Dodgers though he left the game with a no-decision as the Giants failed to score against Derk Lowe.
Our View:Cain has allowed just two runs in his last two starts leading to a 1.38 ERA, but his record is 0-1. Whenever Cain takes the hill the Giants will not score, you can almost bank on it. Perhaps the U.S. government should invest in that position if they are looking for something stable for investments.
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September 21, 2008
Giants pitcher Matt Cain will attempt to get his first career win against the Los Angeles Dodgers when he toes the rubber against them Sunday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:With the team's being division rivals, you would expect Cain to have at least one win. But in four starts against them this season, Cain is 0-2 with a 3.51 ERA.
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September 16, 2008
Matt Cain has gotten used to being a tough luck loser the last couple years, and he was yet again Tuesday. He allowed two runs on seven hits while striking out seven over seven innings, but he was bested by Dan Haren, who twirled a shutout.
Our View:Cain falls to 8-13 with the loss.
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September 11, 2008
Matt Cain was awful on Thursday night as he was pounded for five runs in the first inning and six runs overall in just 3.1 innings against the Padres. With the loss, Cain fell to 8-12.
Our View:Cain just didn't have much life or location on this night as he gave up two home runs on the night. This was also the third straight outing of four or fewer strikeouts, he had three, and in fact he hasn't struck out more than five in seven starts. Perhaps all those innings (197.2) are catching up to him as he has allowed 16 runs over his last three starts (9.00 ERA).
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August 31, 2008
Matt Cain did not pitch well for San Francisco, going only five innings and walking five while surrendering five earned runs in the Giants 9-3 loss to the Reds.
Our View:Cain had thrown fairly well in August, and his ERA is still a respectable 3.69, but his lack of wins and relative wildness are beginning to hurt. He walked at least four batters in every August outing except one.
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August 17, 2008
Matt Cain has gone 13 starts without allowing a home run, according to the SF Chronicle. That marks the longest streak in the majors since Tim Hudson's 13-game homerless streak in 2004.
Our View:Cain is also 2-0 over his last three starts, with only one earned run allowed in both wins. He is 8-9, but would have a better record if given adequate run support.
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August 15, 2008
Matt Cain silenced the Braves' bats Friday, holding them to one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings.
Our View:Cain has a nifty 3.57 ERA with 153 Ks in 169 innings despite an 8-9 record.
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August 10, 2008
Matt Cain wasn't spectacular, but he gave his squad a chance to win by throwing seven innings, allowing four runs on six hits while walking four and striking out four.
Our View:Cain does not have a big win total, but he strikes people out and has a good ERA and WHIP, making him a nice contributor to fantasy teams.
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August 5, 2008
Matt Cain walked five batters, but he only allowed one run in six innings as San Francisco beat Atlanta 4-2.
Our View:Despite Cain having just seven wins, he should be a mixed league performer with his stellar strikeout rate, ERA and WHIP.
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July 24, 2008
Matt Cain threw a complete game shutout in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Nationals. He only surrendered four hits in his masterpiece, with no walks and four strikeouts.
Our View:That marks his first complete game and shutout of 2008, and he improves to 6-8. He snapped a three-game skid without a win.
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July 19, 2008
Matt Cain threw six innings, allowing three earned runs on seven hits while striking out five while getting the loss for the Giants as they succumbed to the Brewers by the score of 9-1. Wildness was Cain's undoing, as he walked five batters.
Our View:Cain is a generally effective pitcher, and his strikeout totals help fantasy owners, but he will have trouble picking up more than nine or 10 wins on the year.
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July 17, 2008
The Phillies are reportedly interested in Giants' hurler Matt Cain, according to the Phillyburbs.com. The Phillies are also said to be interested in Pirates' reliever John Grabow.
Our View:The Phillies shot down the rumor that they are targeting AJ Burnett, and are hoping the Giants will shop Cain, who is 5-7 with a 4.06 ERA over 20 starts.
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July 14, 2008
Matt Cain will pitch on Friday in the first game following the All-Star break, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:Cain will be followed by Jonathan Sanchez, Tim Lincecum, Barry Zito, and Kevin Correia. Manager Bruce Bochy wants Lincecum to get some extra rest whether he pitches in the All-Star Game or not, and he said matchups played a role when he slated Zito fourth.
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July 11, 2008
Matt Cain, who threw eight shutout innings against the Cubs as recently as July 1, was stellar again on Friday in Wrigley. He gave up no runs over seven innings while striking out nine. Unfortunately, he left with no decision.
Our View:Cain has had an up and down year. In between his two shutout appearances with the Cubs, he gave up five runs to the Dodgers. He remains a great source of strikeouts, though, and he is positioning himself to have a very good fantasy career because of that.
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July 1, 2008
The Giants and Cubs fought through a battle of pitching this evening with the Giants finding a way to win, taking the 2-1 win. RHP Matt Cain was the force of reckoning, pitching eight innings of shutout baseball to allow just two hits with three walks and 10 strikeouts.
Our View:Cain now sits at 5-6 on the season with an ERA of 4.13. He has pitched well, surrendering just one homer through five June starts with 32 strikeouts versus just nine walks. Give him some offense and he is likely to shine.
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June 26, 2008
Matt Cain struggled with the location of his fastball on Thursday night, and the end result was his sixth loss of the season. Cain lasted five innings allowing eight hits, two walks, and four earned runs in the loss.
Our View:Cain just didn't have it tonight, but if the worst outing a guy has is four runs, that isn't awful. Cain still lacks the consistency needed to be a consistent winner, but he certainly has the stuff and the makeup to go on a protracted run if the command kicks in.
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June 20, 2008
Matt Cain allowed three runs in the first inning but after the he shutdown the Royals over seven scoreless innings to improve his record to 4-5 on the year.
Our View:All told Cain allowed just one walk with eight K as he totally dominated an overmatched Royals lineup after that first inning. Cain now has 19 K over his last 15 innings as he has once again found his strikeout stuff.
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June 14, 2008
San Francisco RHP Matt Cain watched a strong effort go to complete waste this evening as his Giants failed to score a single run of support, falling 4-0 to Oakland. Cain pitched seven innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on six hits with one walk and 11 strikeouts.
Our View:Cain has allowed just one home run over his last four starts with seven walks and 26 strikeouts over that span.
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June 9, 2008
Matt Cain picked up his third win of the year Monday, allowing just one run on eight hits and a walk while striking out six over 6 1/3 innings.
Our View:Cain has been hurt by walks this year, but he was stingy with the free passes tonight.
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June 4, 2008
Matt Cain allowed five runs on five hits, walked four and struck out three. The Giants right-hander lost his fourth game of the season, his first to the Mets this year.
Our View:In the young starters last two outings he had limited his opponents to five runs over 13 innings.
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May 30, 2008
According to the Giants' team website, Friday night will be the sixth time that young Matt Cain opposes future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux. Maddux owns 350 career victories and has gotten the better in his confrontations with the 23-year-old Giant. The last time they met in San Francisco, the result was lopsided. Maddux silenced the Giants in their April 7 home opener, allowing one run and three hits in seven innings in an 8-4 Padres triumph. Cain struggled, yielding five runs (four earned) and seven hits while walking five in 4 1/3 innings. The last time they met, period, was much more of a standoff. Cain allowed one run and five hits in seven innings while Maddux blanked the Giants for seven innings.
Our View:Maddux is 3-0 with a 1.84 ERA when he faces Cain. The mirror image is predictable: Cain is 0-3, although his ERA is a respectable 3.66.
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May 25, 2008
San Francisco RHP Matt Cain pitched well, but the Giants' pathetic offense once again failed to show as the Marlins earned the win in the bottom of the ninth to give Florida the win, 5-4. Cain pitched six innings, surrendering just two runs (both earned) on five hits with two walks and six strikeouts.
Our View:Cain walked off with no decision, his sixth such result in 11 starts. Cain now sits at 2-3 with 11 walks versus 34 strikeouts (though he carries eight walks versus 11 strikeouts through May).
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May 18, 2008
Matt Cain had a no-hitter through 4.1 innings before it all came crashing down as he allowed six hits, including four home runs, on his was to permitting six runs to cross the plate on Sunday. Cain also struck out six batters in the no-decision.
Our View:Cain was gliding along until seemingly everyone on the White Sox started hitting home runs. For once Cain got run support but he was unable to capitalize on it.
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May 13, 2008
Matt Cain pitched eight strong innings to pick up his second victory of the season for the Giants. Cain threw 114 pitches while allowing two runs on seven hits and four walks.
Our View:Cain has overcome the struggles that haunted him earlier in the year, and he has now allowed two or fewer earned runs in four of his last five games.
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May 8, 2008
Matt Cain surrendered five runs on nine hits over 6.1 innings in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates. Cain did have five strikeouts, with only one walk. He falls to 1-3 for the season, with a 4.50 ERA.
Our View:Cain was pitching well this season, as he held a good 1.24 WHIP heading into today's game. He only allowed two runs on three hits over seven innings in his previous start (against the Phillies) as well. Additionally, he has only allowed three earned runs over his previous three starts before today's loss. He should bounce back fine.
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April 23, 2008
Another strong outing, another predictable outcome as Matt Cain held the Padres to one run over seven innings to pick up a no-decision as the Giants failed to produce a run when he was on the hill. Cain allowed five hits, with three walks and seven K on the night.
Our View:Cain has now thrown 12.2 innings over two starts and allowed just one run only to pick up two no-decisions. It looks like this is shaping up to be a repeat of last season with Cain posting solid numbers but not earning many wins because of an anemic offense.
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April 18, 2008
Matt Cain was torched by the Cardinals a week after he held them hitless for six innings as he gave up a career worst nine runs in just 3.2 innings on the night. Cain permitted two home runs amongst the eight hits he allowed and he also walked three batters in his second loss of the season.
Our View:Cain just didn't have it tonight as he threw plenty of fastballs in the 86-89 mph range. It's been a rough start to the season as he has 19 K and 15 BB in the early going.
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April 12, 2008
Matt Cain had a no-hitter through six innings before being removed after 6.2 innings having allowed three hits, three walks and two runs against the Cardinals.
Our View:Though he left with a 5-2 lead, the Giants bullpen blew yet another of Cain's outing for the Giants hard luck loser. Cain may be the unluckiest pitcher in baseball since the start of the 2007 season.
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April 7, 2008
Matt Cain had a rough outing on Monday as he struggled all day to find the strike zone as he ultimately allowed four earned runs with five walks in 4.1 innings to pick up his first loss of the season. Cain threw only 56 strikes in 96 pitches which led to seven hits on the day. Cain could once again struggle for victories with an anemic offense behind him, but he certainly has the stuff to be a top-35 starter if he can harness his pitches.
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April 2, 2008
Matt Cain pitched well in a no decision against the Dodgers on Tuesday as he threw 5.2 scoreless innings, with only three hits allowed. He had four walks with five strikeouts and it was a good outing for him, in a game that the Giants lost 3-2. Cain has the tools to be an effective starter this season, and this was a solid way for him to start 2008.
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March 6, 2008
Matt Cain looked awful on Thursday as he allowed five hits and five runs in just 2.1 innings against the Angels. Cain pitched three shutout innings in his first start this spring, so it's far from panic time in San Francisco. Many will look at his win total of just seven and overlook Cain on draft day this year, don't be one of them as he has the talent to be a big-time winner.
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February 14, 2008
Matt Cain will be the new face of the Giants as he will be the team's poster boy on their pocket schedule and their "What Would A Gamer Do?" ad campaign according to a report in the Mercury News. He will even take up residence in Barry Bonds old locker. Cain will look to build on what was a solid season despite his 7-16 record, a grossly exaggerated total that was the result of horrific run support (3.51 runs per 9 IP, the second lowest mark in baseball).
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