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Wilson plans to mix up his training, pitching
Henry Schulman

Friday, September 12, 2008


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(09-12) 04:00 PDT San Diego -- - Southern California beachgoers will welcome a new Brian Wilson this winter. This generation's beach boy is the Giants' closer, who plans to move from Arizona to the Los Angeles area and train for a triathlon.


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Wilson is a workout fiend who said his regimen goes from "rigorous" during the season to "impossible" over the winter. "That," he said, "is what makes it fun."

"I'm going to start training for an Ironman Triathlon. I'm not going to do the one in Hawaii and come in last. I'm just going to mix up my own one in Santa Monica. My buddy came up with a little course I'm going to go ahead and try."

Wilson allowed he will "notch it down a bit," which means 30 miles on the bike instead of 100 and a 10-mile run instead of 26.2 miles.

"I'm not looking to shed 30 pounds and come to spring training at 160, throwing 81 mph," he said. And the swim? "Probably two par-5s worth."

On the baseball field, Wilson had a bad end to the Giants' good homestand. He blew consecutive save chances against Arizona (Nos. 4 and 5 for the season), allowing a two-run homer by Chris Snyder on Tuesday night and a two-run triple by Chris Young on Wednesday. The Giants rebounded to win both games on hits by Eugenio Velez.

Asked if he still felt strong physically, Wilson said, "Yeah, of course. It was only two pitches. They were just looking fastball, they got it and it went their way for a couple of seconds until we got it back."

Wilson recognizes he might have to expand his repertoire beyond the fastball if he wants continued success as a closer. He throws a slider, mostly as a get-ahead pitch, and teammates say he has a decent changeup.

"This is more or less like a trial and error," Wilson said. "I'm going to go with what feels good, and every single one of my saves has been predominantly fastballs. Obviously later on in my career, maybe next year, maybe even this year, I'll start mixing up other pitches, but the last thing I want to do is lose a game on something people think I should be working on. If I throw a changeup to give up a game, they'll go, 'Why wasn't he throwing his fastball?' "

Visiting the troops: Wilson is among six Giants who will visit injured troops from Iraq at a San Diego military hospital today. Strength and conditioning coordinator Ben Potenziano arranged the visit under the auspices of the Wounded Warriors Project, which raises money for injured soldiers facing long rehabilitations. Alex Hinshaw, John Bowker, Steve Holm, Jack Taschner, Geno Espineli, head trainer Dave Groeschner and former Journey front man Steve Perry are taking part, too.

Outstanding. Many, many kudos to Steve for doing this.

Saint John wrote:Outstanding. Many, many kudos to Steve for doing this.

Ditto!!!

I really hope this is true, it means so much when people say they "support" the troops to really do that.
You never know when you are doing it either. I was teaching my son to drive and my husband was deployed
and a neighbor flipped us off and yelled for driving through the neighborhood too slow in front of him one morning, yet
he had one of those support signs in his front yard.

my point is...if you want to support the troops, support their families in any way you can while they are serving...even
if its just being friendly.

SteveForever wrote:I really hope this is true, it means so much when people say they "support" the troops to really do that.
You never know when you are doing it either. I was teaching my son to drive and my husband was deployed
and a neighbor flipped us off and yelled for driving through the neighborhood too slow in front of him one morning, yet
he had one of those support signs in his front yard.

my point is...if you want to support the troops, support their families in any way you can while they are serving...even
if its just being friendly.

All i can say about that jerk for fliping you off.Is i am sorry he is a jerk and will always be one.
If Steve said he would be there he will.I don't know his plans so i can't say for him.I hope we get pics from it.
To our troups coming back Thank You We love you for everything you have done for us.

SteveForever wrote:I really hope this is true, it means so much when people say they "support" the troops to really do that.
You never know when you are doing it either. I was teaching my son to drive and my husband was deployed
and a neighbor flipped us off and yelled for driving through the neighborhood too slow in front of him one morning, yet
he had one of those support signs in his front yard.

my point is...if you want to support the troops, support their families in any way you can while they are serving...even
if its just being friendly.

I used to be a military wife. I hear what you are saying. It meant so much when people lent a hand to me when he was away. This should go when it is war time or not. But especially when it is war time. I want to tell our servicemembers in uniform we appreciate you so much! Most of us know a family that needs support in our community. We have 3 in our church. Offer babysitting, mowing a yard, get a gift certificate to go to a restaraunt, or anything you can do to help!

Steve is a classy guy. So is everyone on that list who went to visit. Good for him.

You do that Stevie and I will raise my hand to you.
Great !!!

That's awesome.

Pure class.

I don't doubt this at all, but can Lora or Cyndy confirm?

Hey, hey.....this is great news!!!

Saint John wrote:I don't doubt this at all, but can Lora or Cyndy confirm?

I saw two articles that stated this. Both from San Francisco.

Not to be a naysayer at all, because I think this is great. But I would think a large percentage of the troops may not be old enough to know SP by sight. Most likely by his Journey songs yes, but the average age of a troop today is what? 23-25? Perry hasn't been seen in public to any degree in over 10 years.

Maybe I'm underestimating the age range. I still think it's cool.

Onestepper wrote:Not to be a naysayer at all, because I think this is great. But I would think a large percentage of the troops may not be old enough to know SP by sight. Most likely by his Journey songs yes, but the average age of a troop today is what? 23-25? Perry hasn't been seen in public to any degree in over 10 years.

Maybe I'm underestimating the age range. I still think it's cool.

They know the music, they'll know "The Voice"..............

Onestepper wrote:Not to be a naysayer at all, because I think this is great. But I would think a large percentage of the troops may not be old enough to know SP by sight. Most likely by his Journey songs yes, but the average age of a troop today is what? 23-25? Perry hasn't been seen in public to any degree in over 10 years.

Maybe I'm underestimating the age range. I still think it's cool.

So what if they don't recognize him? I don't see why that's an issue.

Michigan Girl wrote:

Onestepper wrote:Not to be a naysayer at all, because I think this is great. But I would think a large percentage of the troops may not be old enough to know SP by sight. Most likely by his Journey songs yes, but the average age of a troop today is what? 23-25? Perry hasn't been seen in public to any degree in over 10 years.

Maybe I'm underestimating the age range. I still think it's cool.

They know the music, they'll know "The Voice"..............

Not if he don't sing for them. And from what I hear...

Sarah wrote:

Onestepper wrote:Not to be a naysayer at all, because I think this is great. But I would think a large percentage of the troops may not be old enough to know SP by sight. Most likely by his Journey songs yes, but the average age of a troop today is what? 23-25? Perry hasn't been seen in public to any degree in over 10 years.

Maybe I'm underestimating the age range. I still think it's cool.

So what if they don't recognize him? I don't see why that's an issue.

I didn't say it was an issue. Just said that many may not know who Steve Perry is unless they are told who he is. Nothing more, nothing less.

Onestepper wrote:

Michigan Girl wrote:hey know the music, they'll know "The Voice"..............

Not if he don't sing for them. And from what I hear...

What a crummy thing to say. Way to try and hijack this thread to make it into something negative. I'm sure the soldiers will be grateful for the visit from the Giants & Steve.

Onestepper wrote:

Michigan Girl wrote:

Onestepper wrote:Not to be a naysayer at all, because I think this is great. But I would think a large percentage of the troops may not be old enough to know SP by sight. Most likely by his Journey songs yes, but the average age of a troop today is what? 23-25? Perry hasn't been seen in public to any degree in over 10 years.

Maybe I'm underestimating the age range. I still think it's cool.

They know the music, they'll know "The Voice"..............

Not if he don't sing for them. And from what I hear...

Fuck singing. This isn't about singing.

Class A guy. All that matters.

Hey, but if he wants to sing by all means do so... I think its great that he's going to see the troops regardless if they know him or not, it's all about connecting on the human level person to person. That is what really counts, and if he decides to use his talent, that would just be all the more better.

Lora wrote:

Onestepper wrote:

Michigan Girl wrote:hey know the music, they'll know "The Voice"..............

Not if he don't sing for them. And from what I hear...

What a crummy thing to say. Way to try and hijack this thread to make it into something negative. I'm sure the soldiers will be grateful for the visit from the Giants & Steve.

Ditto that........ These people take the time to go do something good in the world, and you insult them? What good have you done lately? Ask yourself that.

It doesn't matter if they know Perry or not. It could be BJG, St. John, even Tito Any acknowledgment of them from people who DON'T have to be there is very appreciated, regardless of your politics.

Sarah wrote:So what if they don't recognize him? I don't see why that's an issue.

You're right..kind of. I think he'll be introduced as "Steve Perry, the guy that made all of the famous Journey songs" and then people will know who he is. Part of the "coolness" about the whole thing is that famous people are doing it. Face it, people would rather have Steve Perry come visit them than me or you. But I get what you're saying...he's not doing it for publicity; he's doing it because it's an awesome thing to do and a way to thank people for the sacrifices they've made. But I think those soldiers would want to know that it's Steve Perry. And that makes it absolutely ok to tell them. And who's the asshole bringing up whether or nmot he can sing in the context of him going to see injured/rehabbing troops? What a fucking tool.

Saint John wrote:

Sarah wrote:So what if they don't recognize him? I don't see why that's an issue.

You're right..kind of. I think he'll be introduced as "Steve Perry, the guy that made all of the famous Journey songs" and then people will know who he is. Part of the "coolness" about the whole thing is that famous people are doing it. Face it, people would rather have Steve Perry come visit them than me or you. But I get what you're saying...he's not doing it for publicity; he's doing it because it's an awesome thing to do and a way to thank people for the sacrifices they've made. But I think those soldiers would want to know that it's Steve Perry. And that makes it absolutely ok to tell them. And who's the asshole bringing up whether or nmot he can sing in the context of him going to see injured/rehabbing troops? What a fucking tool.

If you bring them some homemade food to the hospital or whatever setting they're in, it won't matter if your Perry or not.

Gunbot wrote:

Saint John wrote:

Sarah wrote:So what if they don't recognize him? I don't see why that's an issue.

You're right..kind of. I think he'll be introduced as "Steve Perry, the guy that made all of the famous Journey songs" and then people will know who he is. Part of the "coolness" about the whole thing is that famous people are doing it. Face it, people would rather have Steve Perry come visit them than me or you. But I get what you're saying...he's not doing it for publicity; he's doing it because it's an awesome thing to do and a way to thank people for the sacrifices they've made. But I think those soldiers would want to know that it's Steve Perry. And that makes it absolutely ok to tell them. And who's the asshole bringing up whether or nmot he can sing in the context of him going to see injured/rehabbing troops? What a fucking tool.

If you bring them some homemade food to the hospital or whatever setting they're in, it won't matter if your Perry or not.

Yeah...ok. If I walked in there and said "Well it was me with food or Steve Perry with no food..I figured you'd want to see me instead" I'd be dodging grenades and small arms fire!!!

Saint John wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Saint John wrote:

Sarah wrote:So what if they don't recognize him? I don't see why that's an issue.

You're right..kind of. I think he'll be introduced as "Steve Perry, the guy that made all of the famous Journey songs" and then people will know who he is. Part of the "coolness" about the whole thing is that famous people are doing it. Face it, people would rather have Steve Perry come visit them than me or you. But I get what you're saying...he's not doing it for publicity; he's doing it because it's an awesome thing to do and a way to thank people for the sacrifices they've made. But I think those soldiers would want to know that it's Steve Perry. And that makes it absolutely ok to tell them. And who's the asshole bringing up whether or nmot he can sing in the context of him going to see injured/rehabbing troops? What a fucking tool.

If you bring them some homemade food to the hospital or whatever setting they're in, it won't matter if your Perry or not.

Yeah...ok. If I walked in there and said "Well it was me with food or Steve Perry with no food..I figured you'd want to see me instead" I'd be dodging grenades and small arms fire!!!

Yes you would!!!

Saint John wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Saint John wrote:

Sarah wrote:So what if they don't recognize him? I don't see why that's an issue.

You're right..kind of. I think he'll be introduced as "Steve Perry, the guy that made all of the famous Journey songs" and then people will know who he is. Part of the "coolness" about the whole thing is that famous people are doing it. Face it, people would rather have Steve Perry come visit them than me or you. But I get what you're saying...he's not doing it for publicity; he's doing it because it's an awesome thing to do and a way to thank people for the sacrifices they've made. But I think those soldiers would want to know that it's Steve Perry. And that makes it absolutely ok to tell them. And who's the asshole bringing up whether or nmot he can sing in the context of him going to see injured/rehabbing troops? What a fucking tool.

If you bring them some homemade food to the hospital or whatever setting they're in, it won't matter if your Perry or not.

Yeah...ok. If I walked in there and said "Well it was me with food or Steve Perry with no food..I figured you'd want to see me instead" I'd be dodging grenades and small arms fire!!!

There's only one way to solve this.....send Emeril in.

Emeril but with Steve Perry doing the cooking, That would be cool. The dude probably isn't a bad cook, he's been a bachelor for a while.

Saint John wrote:

Sarah wrote:So what if they don't recognize him? I don't see why that's an issue.

You're right..kind of. I think he'll be introduced as "Steve Perry, the guy that made all of the famous Journey songs" and then people will know who he is. Part of the "coolness" about the whole thing is that famous people are doing it. Face it, people would rather have Steve Perry come visit them than me or you. But I get what you're saying...he's not doing it for publicity; he's doing it because it's an awesome thing to do and a way to thank people for the sacrifices they've made. But I think those soldiers would want to know that it's Steve Perry. And that makes it absolutely ok to tell them. And who's the asshole bringing up whether or nmot he can sing in the context of him going to see injured/rehabbing troops? What a fucking tool.

Thank you, Dan.

Gunbot wrote:Emeril but with Steve Perry doing the cooking, That would be cool. The dude probably isn't a bad cook, he's been a bachelor for a while.

I'd let SP cook me breakfast.