As I sit here at my desk watching the rain fall, I have two Giants questions. I go to Arizona on Wednesday and I’m thinking baseball.

1. Will Aaron Rowand have an impact on the team this season?

That question may make you laugh — he got pushed aside in 2010. And it’s possible he’ll get traded as the Giants have lots of outfielders. But if he stays things can happen. Andres Torres could get hurt. Andres Torres could cool off. Andres Torres could play left field. I expect Rowand to have a bigger impact than you might think.

2. Will Barry Zito have an impact on the team this season?

He will one way or another. He is the 4th starter, not the 5th starter. The Giants need him. If he comes through that’s good. If he flops the Giants have a big problem over a full season and must search elsewhere. So, sure, he will have an impact. Is he even a fairly good pitcher? I really don’t know but I have serious doubts.

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