Sad day for Warriors and Giants fans

The first bit of bad news came early this morning. As soon as I logged on and read Michael Morse was signing with the Miami Marlins for a two year, $16 million contract. While scores of fans like my friend Mary Ann logged onto Facebook to voice their heartfelt sadness, Giants management just wasn't willing to match the offer considering Morse wants to play first base and that's Brandon Belt's domain. But exactly how did Morse endear himself to so many in just one short year?

The 32 year old provided powerful hits when the Giants needed them most, but it was his personality, and obvious love of the game and life itself that transcended from the clubhouse to every seat at AT&T park.  This picture from the Giants' victory parade speaks volumes.  For fans like Karen, it's another blow to the heart, after already bidding farewell to "the Panda," Pablo Sandoval. "I just hate losing our fan favs," posted Karen on Gamer Babes (SF) Bay Area. "Who is going to be left of our WS winning team? All fan favorites seem to be unimportant to the front office."
No word from Brian Sabean and his masterminds, but plenty of fans posted that you can't argue with his success in building three World championship teams in five years.  As for Mose, he tweeted this: "It was incredible playing for fans whose love helped me elevate my game. You guys will forever be in my heart. @SFGiants. Thanks for the great memories and I will always cherish them and never forget them." A class act. We won't forget you either Michael Morse.
The Warriors are wishing they can forget today's game in Memphis. After a very sweet 16 record setting game winning streak, Golden State lost to the second best team in the NBA, the Grizzlies 105-98.
Without hanging his head, first year coach Steve Kerr made no excuses. "They punched us in the mouth to start the second quarter, and that was the difference in the game, " said Kerr. A second quarter that saw Memphis put up 20 straight points. But the Warriors didn't give up. Cutting the lead to two in the fourth quarter, but in the end, the home team proved to be too deep and too strong with its two big men, Marc Gason who scored 24 points and Zach Randolph adding 17.  The Dubs were without injured center Andrew Bogut for the fourth night in a row, and All-Star David Lee. While it wasn't their best shooting night, Klay Thompson finished with 22 points and on an off shooting night, Stephen Curry was 9 of 25 including just one of 10 from beyond the arc. Despite the loss, the Warriors were upbeat. "I thought we were going to win," said Kerr. "I always think we're going to win. It was just too much to overcome. That's a great team over there." Yet The Warriors remain the best team in the NBA at 21-3, Memphis is now 20-4.