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How Many Good Giants Were Good Prospects?

Usually one sees this the other way around — how many good prospects became good players? It’s the foundation of any good prospect analysis, and indeed what we see is that higher-ranked prospects usually perform better in the majors than … Continue reading

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This Day in Giants History, July 29, 2009: Brian Sabean Is Not Afraid To Trade Pitching Prospects

In a day spent dismantling their infield, the Pirates send second baseman Freddy Sanchez to the Giants for top pitching prospect Tim Alderson. Giant general manager Brian Sabean has never been afraid to make a move. If his team has … Continue reading

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The Giants End a Historic Streak, Though Not Theirs

Over 51 2/3 innings, from June 3 to June 10, Washington Nationals starters did not walk a single batter. During the same time, they struck out 51 batters. Over that span, they posted a 1.66 FIP, putting them at almost … Continue reading

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Which Astros Hit the Giants?

They may be in the American League now, but for 51 years the Astros were in the National League, playing the Giants every year. From 1969 to 1993, they were in the same division, playing each other 18 times a … Continue reading

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