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How Many Good Giants Were Good Prospects?

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Charles Johnson

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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Which Rockies Hit the Giants?

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Charles Johnson

It’s not Larry Walker or Todd Helton, Matt Holliday or Troy Tulowitzki. From 2006 to 2011, Chris Iannetta should have been the Rockie the Giants feared most. He hit .338/.510/.586 against them in 201 plate appearances. In fact, Iannetta’s 1.096 … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: October 23, 2010

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Charles Johnson

In the top of the eighth inning, Phillies pitcher Ryan Madson throws a first-pitch slider, and not a good one, to Giant third baseman Juan Uribe. Uribe pounces, hitting a solo homer that lifts the Giants to a 3-2 victory … Continue reading →

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How the 2013 Giants Compare to Other Giant Teams the Year After a World Series Victory

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Charles Johnson

After Sunday’s thrilling come-from-behind victory, capped by Hunter Pence‘s walk-off RBI, the Giants finish the 2013 season 76-86, tied for third place in the National League West. There were times this season when the Giants were in last place in … Continue reading →

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