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Draft well. Develop well. Hit the jackpot on some young hitters. Add some established hitters through trades and free agency. Most of all, invest in pitching. The Giants...
April 8, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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You will know if Aubrey Huff in left field backfires if Pat Burrell charges out there from the scouts' seats and draws another chalk outline of a No. 17 player in the...
April 7, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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The math was so off the charts that it required double- and triple-checking. When the Giants open the 2012 season at Chase Field on Friday, a team ordinarily identified...
April 7, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Pitcher Roy Oswalt , sitting at home in Mississippi waiting for the right deal, should know that he contributed to an eighth-inning strikeout of Geoff Blum in the Giants...
April 7, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Aaron Hill hit two homers, Chris Young had a pair of run-scoring doubles and the quick-striking Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Giants 5-4 on Saturday. Kings of the...
April 7, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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The Mission Rock development the San Francisco Giants plan to build on the bleak parking lot across from AT&T Park could provide a missing piece for the massive Mission...
April 6, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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So much to lament in the Giants ' opener. Tim Lincecum grooved far too many pitches, and Buster Posey bobbled a chopper right in front of him for a costly error. Aubrey...
April 6, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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There's a ride at the better amusement parks that looks like an elevator shaft, and the helpless passengers have no idea if they're about to be jerked skyward or...
April 6, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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- Arizona manager Kirk Gibson spoke beforehand about the "reshaped" Giants who will present "new challenges" to the defending National League West champs. No matter what...
April 6, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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The 2012 San Francisco Giants returned to AT&T Park earlier this week for the annual preseason Bay Bridge series with the Oakland A's . For the team, it was an...
April 6, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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It won't go down as one of Bruce Bochy 's best pep talks, but the words he shared with the few Giants on the bubble were still pretty special. He told them, don't try to...
April 5, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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- You will know if Aubrey Huff in left field backfires if Pat Burrell charges out there from the scouts' seats and draws another chalk outline of a No. 17 player in the...
April 5, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Two years ago, the Giants won the World Series. Now the team's executives are prepping for another challenge: developing prime waterfront property across the channel...
April 5, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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- The math was so off the charts that it required double- and triple-checking. When the Giants open the 2012 season at Chase Field on Friday, a team ordinarily...
April 5, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Sports fans and conspiracy theorists took note Monday at the Hilton Hotel, where Giants manager Bruce Bochy was conspicuously seated at an autograph-signing table next...
April 5, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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Chris Stewart is the Yankees' new backup catcher. "It's sad to leave," he said after hearing he was traded by the Giants . "But anytime you know someone wants you, it's...
April 5, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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For a team that scored the fewest runs in the National League last year and posted the majors' worst average with runners in scoring position, there's nowhere to go...
April 5, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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In retrospect, a $112.5 million offer is tough to turn down. "This is a decision that was made pretty simple for us," Matt Cain said. Simple for the Giants , too. They...
April 4, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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The Mission Rock development the San Francisco Giants plan to build on the bleak parking lot across from AT&T Park could provide a missing piece for the massive Mission...
April 4, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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There's a ride at the better amusement parks that looks like an elevator shaft, and the helpless passengers have no idea if they're about to be jerked skyward or...
April 4, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Chris Stewart is the Yankees' new backup catcher. "It's sad to leave," he said after hearing he was traded by the Giants . "But any time you know someone wants you, it's...
April 4, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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For a team that scored the fewest runs in the National League last year and posted the majors' worst average with runners in scoring position, there's nowhere to go...
April 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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The 2012 San Francisco Giants returned to AT&T Park earlier this week for the annual preseason Bay Bridge series with the Oakland A's . For the team, it was an...
April 4, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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The 2012 San Francisco Giants returned to AT&T Park earlier this week for the annual preseason Bay Bridge series with the Oakland A's . For the team, it was an...
April 4, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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A Giants fan's nightmare: Matt Cain playing out his contract, declaring free agency and jumping to the Dodgers, whose new ownership group is eager to make a splash after...
April 4, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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The San Francisco Giants ' plan to convert AT&T Park's barren, wind-swept parking lot into the "heartbeat of Mission Bay," with homes, offices, shops and restaurants, is...
April 3, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Well, a day later, the money hasn't gotten to Matt Cain's head. After the Giants showed the right-hander the money on Monday, Cain showed them what he typically has...
April 3, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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It won't go down as one of Bruce Bochy 's best pep talks, but the words he shared with the few Giants on the bubble Tuesday were still pretty special. He told them...
April 3, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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A Giants fan's nightmare: Matt Cain playing out his contract, declaring free agency and jumping to the Dodgers, whose new ownership group is eager to make a splash after...
April 3, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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In a perfect world, the Giants would have boarded Sunday's flight to San Francisco with Freddy Sanchez in seat 15C, looking forward to his Opening Day start at second...
April 3, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Two years ago, the Giants won the World Series. Now the team's executives are prepping for another challenge: developing prime waterfront property across the channel...
April 3, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Sports fans and conspiracy theorists took note Monday at the Hilton Hotel, where Giants manager Bruce Bochy was conspicuously seated at an autograph-signing table next...
April 3, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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(04-02) 22:21 PDT San Francisco -- Buster Posey took another big step in his comeback just by playing at home again after an injury-shortened season last year, and the...
April 2, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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The Giants returned to town and got all emotional, thanks to their fans. "It's one of the coolest experiences I've had in baseball, and I feel lucky to play in San...
April 2, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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In retrospect, a $112.5 million offer is tough to turn down. "This is a decision that was made pretty simple for us," Matt Cain said. Simple for the Giants , too. They...
April 2, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Through most of baseball history, a shortstop's hitting ranked about 4,000th on the list of important factors. If a shortstop caught the ball and hit his weight - and a...
April 2, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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A year removed from playing for the A's and Giants, a flood of players are preparing with new teams for a new season. Here's a glance: Former A's Gio Gonzalez: Shortly...
April 2, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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In the wake of two horrible starts, Barry Zito said he does not want to scrap all the elements of a new delivery that he had hoped would make him better, but the...
April 2, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Welcome to the Russian-nesting-dolls column - each item is less significant than the previous: -- So the Magic Dodgers won't get their free-spending mitts on Matt Cain...
April 2, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Mike Fontenot is a player of small build who made a big contribution to the Giants ' 2010 World Series team and received a well-earned championship ring. On Friday...
April 1, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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- In a perfect world, the Giants would have boarded Sunday's flight to San Francisco with Freddy Sanchez in seat 15C, looking forward to his Opening Day start at second...
April 1, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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(04-01) 16:37 PDT PHOENIX, -- Yovani Gallardo outlasted Tim Lincecum in a matchup of opening day starters and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 on...
April 1, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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The Giants have decided to carry 12 pitchers into the regular season, four starters plus an eight-man bullpen, because they do not want to overuse their staff in six...
March 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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In the wake of two horrible starts, Barry Zito said he does not want to scrap all the elements of a new delivery that he had hoped would make him better, but the...
March 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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A year removed from playing for the A's and Giants, a flood of players are preparing with new teams for a new season. Here's a glance: Former A's Gio Gonzalez: Shortly...
March 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Through most of baseball history, a shortstop's hitting ranked about 4,000th on the list of important factors. If a shortstop caught the ball and hit his weight - and a...
March 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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As Matt Cain lounged at home Tuesday evening, his potential net worth rose. Industry insiders surmise that the cost of signing free agents will rise now that Frank...
March 30, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Since the late '90s, the Giants always seemed to set their payroll just high enough to give them hope to contend into September. From there, they either went on a...
March 30, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Mike Fontenot is a player of small build who made a big contribution to the Giants ' 2010 World Series team and received a well-earned championship ring. On Friday...
March 30, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Hitting As defending World Series champs, the Giants finished 29th out of 30 major-league teams with 570 runs scored in 2011 and dead last in average with runners in...
March 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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(In predicted order of finish) 1. Giants 2011: 86-76 (second) Manager: Bruce Bochy, sixth season (409-401) What's new: The 2010 World Series champs made few personnel...
March 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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(In predicted order of finish) 1. Reds 2011: 79-83 (third) Manager: Dusty Baker, fifth season (322-326) What's new: Who will Giants-hater Mat Latos, acquired from the...
March 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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(03-29) 21:14 PDT SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Two of the three hits Matt Cain allowed left the park Thursday night. In the end, it didn't matter. Cain allowed two runs in seven...
March 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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, Ariz. - The Giants have decided to carry 12 pitchers into the regular season, four starters plus an eight-man bullpen, because they do not want to overuse their staff...
March 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Gary Brown usually was the smallest kid on the baseball field, but he found a way to outperform everyone else despite his physical limitations. "Going into my...
March 29, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Center fielder Angel Pagan considered his speed a gift from God that he did not want to squander. Left fielder Melky Cabrera believes he got faster from his...
March 29, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants are adding some multimedia technology to the team's popular behind-the-scenes tours of AT&T Park this season. The team has purchased 60 tablet...
March 29, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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(03-28) 17:19 PDT Scottsdale, Ariz. -- Brandon Crawford and Nate Schierholtz homered to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday...
March 29, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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, Ariz. - As Matt Cain lounged at home Tuesday evening, his potential net worth rose. Industry insiders surmise that the cost of signing free agents will rise now that...
March 28, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Since the late '90s, the Giants always seemed to set their payroll just high enough to give them hope to contend into September. From there, they either went on a...
March 28, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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As the 2010 championship run was ending, Brian Wilson put the final touches on his most dominating season. Forty-eight saves, a 1.179 WHIP and a 1.81 ERA. Postseason? No...
March 28, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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A tearful San Francisco Giants payroll manager who admitted embezzling $2.2 million from the baseball team was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison Monday after a...
March 28, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants are adding some multimedia technology to the team's popular behind-the-scenes tours of AT&T Park this season. The team has purchased 60 tablet...
March 28, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Giants roster # Pitchers B-T Ht Wt Born 41 Jeremy Affeldt L-L 6-4 230 Jun 6, 1979 40 Madison Bumgarner R-L 6-5 235 Aug 1, 1989 18 Matt Cain R-R 6-3 230 Oct 1, 1984 46...
March 28, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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Buster Posey planned to spend his 25th birthday quietly with family Tuesday night. "Boring, huh?" he said. No, no Buster. Giants fans will take "boring." Now, if they...
March 28, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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Nine days before the season opener, the Giants are like a wedding planner who can see 20 things that need to be fixed in the hour before the ceremony. Tim Lincecum...
March 28, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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- On June 6, 2006, Barry Bonds still needed 39 home runs to catch Henry Aaron , Barry Zito 's seven-year, $126 million contract was a pitcher's daydream, Felipe Alou was...
March 27, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Hitting As defending World Series champs, the Giants finished 29th out of 30 major-league teams with 570 runs scored in 2011 and dead last in average with runners in...
March 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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West By Henry Schulman (In predicted order of finish) 1. Giants 2011: 86-76 (second) Manager: Bruce Bochy, sixth season (409-401) What's new: The 2010 World Series...
March 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Central By John Shea (In predicted order of finish) 1. Reds 2011: 79-83 (third) Manager: Dusty Baker, fifth season (322-326) What's new: Who will Giants-hater Mat Latos...
March 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Gary Brown usually was the smallest kid on the baseball field, but he found a way to outperform everyone else despite his physical limitations. "Going into my...
March 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Center fielder Angel Pagan considered his speed a gift from God that he did not want to squander. Left fielder Melky Cabrera believes he got faster from his...
March 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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, Ariz. - Buster Posey planned to spend his 25th birthday quietly with family Tuesday night. "Boring, huh?" he said. No, no, no, Buster. Giants fans will take "boring."...
March 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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, Ariz. - Nine days before the season opener, the Giants are like a wedding planner who can see 20 things that need to be fixed in the hour before the ceremony. Tim...
March 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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(03-27) 16:29 PDT Scottsdale, Ariz. -- Brad Mills pitched six strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday. The game was...
March 27, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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Spring training or not, Pablo Sandoval 's walk-off homer in Monday's 4-2 victory against Kansas City was a sight for sore eyes. Giants hitters have struggled to score...
March 27, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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One of these days, Buster Posey is going to get whacked at the plate again by a runner trying to score. That nugget of inevitability gained clarity from Mitch Moreland...
March 26, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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A tearful San Francisco Giants payroll manager who admitted embezzling $2.2 million from the baseball team was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison Monday after a...
March 26, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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As the 2010 championship run was ending, Brian Wilson put the final touches on his most dominating season. Forty-eight saves, a 1.179 WHIP and a 1.81 ERA. Postseason? No...
March 26, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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, Ariz. - Spring training or not, Pablo Sandoval 's walkoff homer in Monday's 4-2 victory against Kansas City was a sight for sore eyes. Giants hitters have struggled to...
March 26, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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