Jean Machi was having the Boston Red Sox of seasons -- hurt, disappointing, awful -- and now he's found a home with them. The Red Sox claimed Machi off waivers after the Giants designated him for assignment last week.
The Jean Machi Era is officially over.
Hold on! There's more to it than farts! For two years, Machi was striking out three or four batters for every one that he walked. In his first full season with the Giants, he allowed just two homers. Last year, he allowed just five in 66 innings. He emerged from the reliever mists, gave the Giants a couple good seasons, and vanished like a .