Matt Cain will take the mound against the Brewers on Sunday. (Image: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE)

the past, right? After being shutout in the final two games of the series, including a paltry display against He Who Shall Not Be Named on Wednesday’s rubber match, it gets no easier for the Brew Crew. They face a lethal combination of the three aces of the San Francisco Giants at one of the best pitcher’s parks in the league. Now would be a great time for some bats to catch fire.

Around the Foghorn: Probably the most vulnerable is Lincecum, in my opinion. A lot of his dominance is based off him having confidence. Matt Cain is calm, cool, and collected no matter what. And Bumgarner has great stuff. So, I believe that Lincecum is the most vulnerable because he is still building up his confidence after a not-so.-great start to the season

"The Freak" and his locks of beauty. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE)

AtF: I do believe his is returning back to form. Having a start against the Padres(a team he pitches very well against) really helped get his confidence up. His fastball velocity has been down from last year, but I believe that is not a concern. As we’ve seen with guys like Barry Zito and Jamie Moyer, location is more important than fastball velocity. Lincecum can sometimes be a head case, this game is very mental, and if Lincecum is not mentally prepared to pitch, hitters can get to him. 

AtF: Conor Gillaspie is expected to be the third base replacement for Sandoval. However, no one can really replace the Panda. He really secured that number three spot in the order for the Giants, and his energy andenthusiasm for the game will be missed on the field. Arias, Buriss, and Theriot could also see time at third base.

AtF: I believe that as a very young pitcher, Bumgarner has more confidence pitching in his home park. However, I think that Madison has filthy stuff anywhere he pitches. He is not always devastating at AT&T, last year he had a start against the Minnesota Twins where he did not get out of the first inning. So yes, I believe he is very dominant at home. But I also believe that the longer Bumgarner pitches in the big leagues, the more confident he will be on the road.

RtB: Nyjer Morgan got the whole San Francisco crowd riled up last season with his antics in center field. Do you expect there to be a

Plush riled up the Giants crowd last season. Will the same occur in this series? (Image: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE)

rough greeting toward him?

AtF: Giants fan do not forgive. I do believe there will be a rough recpetion for him, though I do not think it will be too bad. That is, unless he decides to get the crowd riled up again.

AtF: Probably because he hadn’t gotten his adorable haircut yet

Oct 28, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals team celebrating their victory in game seven of the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE

With Opening Day for 28 teams now a week away, at the most, it’s time to make predictions for the 2012 season. Each writer here at Reviewing the Brew submitted their picks for division winners, Playoff predictions, and World Series winner solely for the purpose of humiliating ourselves come October. I also picked teams out of a baseball cap for the sake of having some fun.

Without further ado, here are our picks:

(P.S.- I swear, the hat has a mind of its own. You’ll find out why.)

*- winner of the Wild Card playoff game indicated in italics.