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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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Matt Cain Is Not Your 2014 Opening Day Starter

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Madison Bumgarner is the Opening Day starter for the 2014 San Francisco Giants. This makes sense because he was their best starting pitcher last season and probably is still so at this moment. But as a fan, I can’t help … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: February 12, 2010

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Two-time reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum reaches a preliminary agreement on a $23 million, two-year deal with the Giants prior to the start of an arbitration hearing.  The 25-year-old right-hander has compiled a 40-17 record along with … Continue reading →

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Most Recent Home-Grown Giants

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Charles Johnson

In the days before the Giants signed Mike Morse, I was thinking about just how long it had been since the team had developed its own really good left fielder. By “developed,” I mean drafted, or signed as an international … Continue reading →

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The “Topps” Giants

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Charles Johnson

When my brother and I were boys and occasionally bought baseball cards, the only brand I remember being available (we’re talking late-1960s and early-1970s) was Topps.  As aspiring baseball scholars, we soon realized that the very best players were distinguished … Continue reading →

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