Tag Archives: 2006 Giants

What’s the Matter With RBI?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Back on May 9, Grant Brisbee over at McCovey Chronicles wrote a piece about the fabulous numbers the Giants’ hitters were putting up and the huge totals they were on a pace for. Brisbee admitted, “On-pace stats are useless. But … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History, April 8, 2006: The Aged Outfield

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Charles Johnson

On April 8, 2006, the Giants starting outfield consisted of Barry Bonds (41 years old) in left, Steve Finley (41) in center, and Moises Alou (39) in right. It is the oldest starting outfield in major league history.   Bill … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: December 7, 2005

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Charles Johnson

The Orioles and Giants swap pitchers, with Steve Kline coming to the Giants and LaTroy Hawkins and cash going to Baltimore.

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A Brief History of Not Selling at the Trade Deadline

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Teams that are out of contention usually trade their pending free agents at the trade deadline.  The logic is to get something for them before they leave anyway.  This season, the Giants did nothing at the trade deadline.  Though the … Continue reading →

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