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The Five Best Draft Picks Gained by Losing a Free Agent

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Charles Johnson

When Pedro Martinez left the Boston Red Sox as a free agent, the Red Sox got an extra pick in the next June amateur draft. When Albert Pujols signed with the Angels, the Cardinals got a compensatory draft pick, too. … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: October 28, 1989

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Charles Johnson

The Oakland Athletics beat the Giants, 9-6, to complete a four-game sweep of the World Series‚ the first such sweep since 1976. Oakland’s Dave Stewart‚ who won two games‚ is named MVP.

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This Day in Giants History: October 14, 1989

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Dave Stewart of the Oakland Athletics shuts out the Giants, 5-0, on five hits in game 1 of the World Series. He is the first pitcher to start consecutive World Series openers since the Reds’ Don Gullett in 1975 and … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: August 15, 1989

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Charles Johnson

In his second start since returning to the major leagues after cancer treatment‚ the Giants’ Dave Dravecky breaks his pitching arm while throwing to Tim Raines in the sixth inning of a 3-2 San Francisco win. The bone will heal, … Continue reading →

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