In 2007, he made the team out of spring training and was again used mostly in long relief, though he spent part of his season in the minors. In 2008, he made the Giants' starting rotation and remained in it for the entire year, except for a stint on the disabled list.
In both years, he made the team during spring training and was used primarily in long relief; however, he spent some time in the minors. In 2008, he joined the Giants' starting rotation and remained there throughout the year, except for a brief stint on the disabled list.