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The Greatest Giants Pitchers

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Last time, we looked at Giant position players who had led the team in WAR in every given ten-year period, from 1883-92 to 2005-14, from Roger Connor to Buster Posey. So today, I’ll reveal the list of pitchers who led … Continue reading →

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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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Memorable September Call-Up: John Montefusco

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Charles Johnson

In November 1972, a 22-year-old pitcher from New Jersey had a tryout. He threw hard, and when the Giants offered him a contract on the spot, he blew off his scholarship to Clemson, signed the deal, and boasted to the … Continue reading →

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