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, Ariz. - Everyone understood that Barry Zito had a rough October, being excluded from the postseason rosters. Few outside the clubhouse knew he had far more to worry...
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The Padres and Giants battled to a tight finish in the National League West standings last season. It all came down to one final three-game series in San Francisco that...
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San Diego Padres pitcher Mat Latos is making it clear he's no fan of San Francisco.
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SPRING NOTES: Wilson (back) and Lincecum (neck) are sore; Larry Bird is looking a little stiff, too.From the Web › The Mercury News
Seems I could write a wacky note on Brian Wilson every day. This morning, for instance, I walked into the clubhouse to find a very large cardboard cutout of Larry Bird...
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Closer Brian Wilson has an edge to his demeanor and a hedge onhis face.
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Closer Brian Wilson has an edge to his demeanor and a hedge on his face. But he is not the only San Francisco Giants pitcher who has a beard to be feared. Around the...
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I reported this morning that Brian Wilson seemed to be off a little in his first spring-training bullpen session yesterday. Today, he was held out of most workouts with...
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The prodigal MVP is coming home. Jeff Kent, one of the best hitters to wear a San Franciscouniform, will don it again Tuesday when he joins the Giants for twoweeks as a...
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Tim Lincecum has spent his entire lifehearing doubts about his size. He understands he never will fullysilence them. No wonder he learned to treat...
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Giants players received a thrillearlier this month when they were fitted for their World Seriesrings. Left-hander Dan Runzler didn't need to...
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Aside from stating the obvious, that Tim Lincecum will pitch Opening Day, manager Bruce Bochy was circumspect about the rest of the rotation, saying he is not in a hurry...
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The prodigal MVP is coming home. Jeff Kent, one of the best hitters to wear a San Francisco uniform, will don it again Tuesday when he joins the Giants for two weeks as...
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Aside from stating the obvious, that Tim Lincecum will pitch Opening Day, manager Bruce Bochy was circumspect about the rest of the rotation, saying he is not in a hurry...
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The prodigal MVP is coming home. Jeff Kent, one of the best hitters to wear a San Francisco uniform, will don it again Tuesday when he joins the Giants for two weeks as...
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From the Web › The Mercury News
Former Cy Young winner arrives at camp motivated and invigorated
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Former Cy Young winner arrives at camp motivated and invigorated
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From the Web › The Mercury News
Pitcher won Arizona Fall League title afters helping the Giants on their way to a World Series title
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From the Web › Oakland Tribune
Pitcher won Arizona Fall League title afters helping the Giants on their way to a World Series title
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From the Web › The Mercury News
When he appeared on the “George Lopez” show, Giants closer/performance artist Brian Wilson came dressed as a sea captain and said his schooner was...
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He was called up to the San Francisco Giants in the middle ofthe 2010 season and was a major contributor to the team's drive tothe World Series...
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From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
Giants spring training The world champs warm up, stretch out and psyche up for the 2011 season.
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He was called up to the San Francisco Giants in the middle of the 2010 season and was a major contributor to the team's drive to the World Series championship...
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After reporting to San Franciso Giants training camp on Monday, closer Brian Wilson revealed the answer to one...
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Giant makeover? Hardly. The champs haven't changed.
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By Andrew Baggarly abaggarly@mercurynews.com SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- At the World Series victory parade inNovember, when hundreds of thousands of Giants fans gathered to...
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I once saw an 80-year-old man perform magic with a bat. It wasthe type of thing you'd hardly notice unless you began payingattention, at which point you were...
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It truly felt like spring training when Tim Lincecum walked intoScottsdale Stadium on Monday wearing plaid shorts, flip-flops, agray knit cap and a hoodie. The GQ...
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Forgive the A's if they don't quite embrace the idea thatthey're maneuvering themselves to follow the Giants' lead, with a good...
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Buster Posey has a chance to be the Giants' Derek Jeter, which would begreat for Posey and even better for the Giants . Aiming even higher -- and more specific...
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- What happened to the baseball that BrianWilson threw to strike out Texas' Nelson Cruz and clinch the firstWorld Series championship in the...
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Brian Wilson has the baseball he fired pastTexas' Nelson Cruz to end the World Series, and anyonewho knows the closer cannot be surprised to learn where he...
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Brian Wilson, you crazy! What happened to the baseball that Brian Wilson threw to strike out Texas’ Nelson Cruz and clinch the first World Series championship...
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From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
Brian Wilson has the baseball he fired past Texas' Nelson Cruz to end the World Series, and anyone who knows the closer cannot be surprised to learn where he...
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It truly felt like spring training when Tim Lincecum walked into Scottsdale Stadium on Monday wearing plaid shorts, flip-flops, a gray knit cap and a hoodie. The GQ...
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From the Web › The Mercury News
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- At the World Series victory parade in November, when hundreds of thousands of Giants fans gathered to experience a mass intoxication of joy, Buster...
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From the Web › Oakland Tribune
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- At the World Series victory parade in November, when hundreds of thousands of Giants fans gathered to experience a mass intoxication of joy, Buster...
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From the Web › The Mercury News
Pitchers, catchers and beat writers reported to Scottsdale today, and if not for the large banner that welcomes you to the clubhouse, there would be little evidence that...
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Is it in a museum? Somewhere in the team archives? Or locked in a wall safe hidden behind a painting in owner Bill Neukom's office? Try Wilson's kitchen...
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From the Web › Oakland Tribune
Is it in a museum? Somewhere in the team archives? Or locked in a wall safe hidden behind a painting in owner Bill Neukom's office? Try Wilson's kitchen...
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From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
, Ariz. - Brian Wilson has the baseball he fired past Texas' Nelson Cruz to end the World Series, and anyone who knows the closer cannot be surprised to learn...
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, Ariz. - It truly felt like spring training when Tim Lincecum walked into Scottsdale Stadium on Monday wearing plaid shorts, flip-flops, a gray knit cap and a hoodie...
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It was a beautiful day in Scottsdale today and will be again tomorrow for the first pitchers/catchers workout. A few observations: -- Prospect Brandon Belt is here...
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The lockers were filled with jerseys, pants, workouts shirts andsweat shirts, socks and belts. Some stalls had cleats lined up atthe bottom, others unopened shoe boxes...
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Last week the Giants signed Elmer Dessens to a minor-league contract that would pay $600,000 if he makes the team out of spring training. Or so they thought. Henry...
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San Francisco's pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training, the Giants' first as defending World Series champions since moving West. The...
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Q: How set is the bullpen? A: It isn't - not beyond Brian Wilson - becausethat's the nature of the game. Most relievers blow hot and cold, drifting in...
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That town-hall meeting with season-ticket holders the nightbefore FanFest put a sword through the notion that ballplayers arein this solely for the money. As Giants...
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Q: Who will supply the power? A: See those dozen-odd players piling off theteam bus? Those guys. A little at a time. For a team that wasn't supposed to have...
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Gino Cimoli, a San Francisco native and the first major-league batter on the West Coast, died Saturday of heart and kidney complications. He was 81. On April 15, 1958...
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That town-hall meeting with season-ticket holders the night before FanFest put a sword through the notion that ballplayers are in this solely for the money. As Giants...
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Q: Who will supply the power? A: See those dozen-odd players piling off the team bus? Those guys. A little at a time. For a team that wasn't supposed to have...
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, Ariz. - That town-hall meeting with season-ticket holders the night before FanFest put a sword through the notion that ballplayers are in this solely for the money. As...
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Q: Who will supply the power? A: See those dozen-odd players piling off the team bus? Those guys. A little at a time. For a team that wasn't supposed to have...
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When Gino Cimoli stepped in the batter's box at Seals Stadium on April 15, 1958, major-league baseball was born on the West Coast. Cimoli was a Brooklyn Dodger...
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PEBBLE BEACH -- The AT&T leader board among the pros mightbe devoid of big names, but Sunday's pro-am finale is front-loadedwith stars. Comedians Bill...
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Two years ago, at a preseason event for Giants fans, star pitcher TimLincecum needed two police officers to help shield him from theshrieking teenage girls and other...
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FIVE QUESTIONS 1. Will Pablo Sandoval rebound? The Kung Fu Panda appears trimmer, stronger, happier and moreconfident after a rigorous offseason workout program. The...
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Q: Was the Giants' solid defense amirage? A: In light of last year's spring trainingforecasts, it seemed that way. The Giants entered the season without...
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Commissioner Bud Selig rarely speaks off the cuff. Before hementions a proposal, ordinarily he has decided he wants it. Thus, when Selig suggested last season that he...
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Want to rile up the defending World Series champions? It's easy. Just use one little five-letter word. "To say last year was a fluke?" said Giants...
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GIANTS ROSTER BREAKDOWN Starting pitchers: RHP Tim Lincecum, RHP Matt Cain, LHP JonathanSanchez, LHP Barry Zito, LHP Madison Bumgarner The Phillies' rotation is...
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Giants manager was starting to wonder if he would get another chance, let alone finish on top of the mountain.
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