Pablo Sandoval has officially been given the green light to man third despite soreness in his elbow.
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Right about here would be where I wax poetic about Opening Day finally arriving. I’d probably say something about the smell of freshly cut grass, quote Ted Williams, wave an American flag around, and call it a day. Instead I guess I should talk about what just transpired at Dodger Stadium. In case anyone hasn’t...
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The Giants have optioned OF Cole Gillespie to AAA, while C Humberto Quiroz and 2B Nick Noonan make the roster
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There are a few things that absolutely require commentary. Perfect games. Miracle comebacks. Winning the pennant. These are all things that merit at the very least a passing mention. Tonight falls under this umbrella of “Holy mother of Christ how can you not say something about this?” I’m going to be honest. After Bronson Arroyo...
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After a momentous occasion such as a perfect game or a World Series, everyone has their own “Where Were You When…” story to tell.  Oftentimes they tell of randomly receiving tickets to what appeared to be an ordinary game only to witness something that will be remembered forever.  Well this is not one of...
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Well this was a game that had a little bit of everything.  The Giants went down 2-0 early only to come back and score two runs of their own.  Then they went down 4-2 and scratched and clawed to get back within one run.  Then Scott Rolen,  he of the sub-Mendoza Line batting average...
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First baseman Aubrey Huff has been placed on the disabled list with “anxiety,” with details of the condition unknown. SS Joaquin Arias called up to replace him.
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It figures that right after I spit out 500+ words about how good the Giants offense has been, they score a combined four runs in two games in one of the best hitters parks in all of baseball.  But hey, thems the breaks and baseball is a weird sport.  Barry Zito continues to surprise...
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Hello again everyone, I’ve returned from my brief vacation and found that I’ve missed some strange goings-on.  I leave the state for four days and Aubrey Huff plays second base, Brandon Belt gets to play, Barry Zito is still amazing somehow, and the Giants managed to win on the road in New York.  All...
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That was one of the most impressive pitching duels I’ve ever witnessed.  It was billed as such in all the pregame chatter, but this one exceeded everyone’s expectations and then some.  Matt Cain, he of the perpetual no decision, went nine innings without surrendering a run and could have pitched the tenth had he...
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