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The Greatest Giants Hitters

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Charles Johnson

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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The Giants’ Most Lopsided Teams, Part 1

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Charles Johnson

In 2012, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim powered their way to 89 wins primarily on the strength of their offense. Mike Trout led the Halos’ effort with an amazing 8.6 offensive WAR (or “oWAR,” which is WAR without consideration … Continue reading →

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1964 in a Box

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Giants Checking In: Barry Bonds, Riverside, CA John Burkett, New Brighton, PA Ellis Burks, Vicksburg, MS Will Clark, New Orleans, LA Darryl Hamilton, Baton Rouge, LA Roberto Hernandez, Santurce, PR Mike Jackson, Houston, TX Stan Javier, San Francisco de Macoris, … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: November 17, 1959

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Giants slugger Willie McCovey is named National League Rookie of the Year. McCovey gets all 24 votes to make him the second Giant in a row to win the award unanimously.

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1979 in a Box

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Giants Checking In:  Jeremy Affeldt, Phoenix, AZ Eliezer Alfonzo,Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela Clay Hensley, Tomball, TX Steve Holm, Sacramento, CA Lance Niekro, Winter Haven, FL Ryan Theriot, Baton Rouge, LA Tony Torcato, Woodland, CA Juan Uribe, Palenque, Dominican Republic Eli … Continue reading →

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