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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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Are There Benefits to Sibling Rivalry?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Brothers B.J. and Justin Upton are now both Braves, thanks to the November signing that brought B.J. to Atlanta and the trade last month in which Justin joined him.  As one would expect, the Uptons are excited about the opportunity … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: February 17, 1890

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Giant officials fail in an effort to woo star player and Brotherhood officer Buck Ewing to rejoin the Giants.  Although he has rejected an offer reported at $33,000 for three years, Ewing is later accused by some Players League players … Continue reading →

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