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Olympian Schierholtz eschews honor

 
Nate Schierholtz declined to join the 23 Olympians honored Friday during the Giants' Olympic Night pregame celebration. In a way, he didn't need to do so. During the Giants' series finale Wednesday in Denver against the Colorado Rockies, Schierholtz received a taste of what his status as an Olympian meant. (link)

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