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1934 in a Box

                    Giants Checking In:  Joey Amalfitano, San Pedro, CA Jackie Brandt, Omaha, NE Chuck Hiller, Johnsburg, IL Willie Kirkland, Siluria, AL Ken MacKenzie, Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada Andre Rodgers, Nassau, Bahamas … Continue reading

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The Greatest Giants Hitters

So, I did this sort of meaningless baseball thing — not for the first time and not for the last. Here’s what I did: I looked at the Giants position players who were Baseball Reference Wins Above Replacement leaders for … Continue reading

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Pitcher Injuries in Historical Context

There seems to be an impression out there that pitchers get hurt today more than they ever did before. Every time a high-profile pitcher gets hurt — this spring it’s been Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy of the Atlanta Braves … Continue reading

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Black Friday

Today, the Friday following Thanksgiving Day, is Black Friday, the day often regarded (especially by retailers) as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. In recognition of “Black” Friday, today we look at three Giants. Buddy Black – Bruce Bochy‘s … Continue reading

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How the 2013 Giants Compare to Other Giant Teams the Year After a World Series Victory

After Sunday’s thrilling come-from-behind victory, capped by Hunter Pence‘s walk-off RBI, the Giants finish the 2013 season 76-86, tied for third place in the National League West. There were times this season when the Giants were in last place in … Continue reading

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