24-year old lefty swinging John Bowker has been one of the couple young Giants players who have stood out this season. Bowker has played in 65 games for the Giants this season and he is 55 for 201 (.274 avg, .773 OPS) with 23 runs scored, 8 homers and 35 RBIs. The Giants need more players like Bowker and they are likely to get some if they decide to raise the White Flag on 2008 soon. The Giants’ have quite a few veteran players who might be attractive to contenders but in the National League West the Giants might decide to be buyers if they get on a hot streak before the end of July.