INSIDE THE N.L. WEST.

From: The Sporting News | Date: August 7, 2000 | Copyright information

Who's HOT

RHP Robb Nen has been Mr. Automatic in the ninth inning for the Giants. Through last Saturday, Nen had picked up 13 saves and two wins in July. In his first 15 innings of the month, Nen allowed one run and four hits while striking out 26.

Who's NOT

Giants LF Barry Bonds turned 36 last week, and he looked his age, Bonds had more strikeouts (15) than hits (13) in his first 18 games of July. Dusty Baker gave Bonds time off last week after he...

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