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One. Win. Away.

October 20, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
One. Win. Away.

I don’t know about you, but I’m still shaking right now from that game.  Writing this post is a struggle based solely on the fact that I can barely keep my hands still enough to type, but for all of you, I will power through until I pass out from the stress.  For those...
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The Phillies Can Hit? Matt Cain Says No Problem

October 19, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
The Phillies Can Hit? Matt Cain Says No Problem

Between Matt Cain’s manhandling of a potent Phillies lineup and Cody Ross continuing to prove that he’s better than Jose Guillen, this has suddenly turned into a favorable series for the Giants. Mitch Williams, Eric Karros, and just about every pundit on the planet seemed convinced that the Giants would be another doormat...
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Step Off the Ledge and Calm Down

October 17, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Step Off the Ledge and Calm Down

I know that losing by 5 runs to the Phillies in a crucial playoff series hurts.  Seeing Jonathan Sanchez start the game off by walking in a run after an error by our pint-sized third baseman was no fun.  That same third baseman letting an easy pop-up drop in the middle of the infield...
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Tim Lincecum, Cody Ross Save Freedom, Vanquish Halladay

October 17, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Tim Lincecum, Cody Ross Save Freedom, Vanquish Halladay

You may ask how I can come to the conclusion that Tim Lincecum is better than Roy Halladay.  My basis for this isn’t found in the numbers.  It’s not the pedigree.  It’s definitely not based on who’s pitched more no-hitters.  No, it’s completely irrational, biased, and quite frankly I’m OK with it.  Between Timmy...
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NLCS Series Preview: It’s…Phillies Inside?

October 14, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
NLCS Series Preview: It’s…Phillies Inside?

If you’ve read a projection from any major news outlet in the last week, they’ve probably all told you that the Phillies are going to smash the Giants into tiny pieces, make necklaces out of their skulls, and use Aaron Rowand as a human sacrifice to the pagan Cthulu-esque demon-god that Ryan Howard worships....
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Giants Fans: Crazy, Bearded, and the Best in Baseball

October 12, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Giants Fans: Crazy, Bearded, and the Best in Baseball

If you’ve had the pleasure of being anywhere within the vicinity of AT&T Park in the last month and a half, you’ve probably seen a fair amount of orange body paint, fake beards, and ratty wigs with hair down to the shoulders.  Walk around San Francisco wearing a Giants cap and it’s a safe...
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Giants Advance, TBS Doesn’t Notice

October 11, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Giants Advance, TBS Doesn’t Notice

Cody Ross, you beautiful, beautiful man.  Derek Lowe no-hits the Giants through 5 innings leaving us all with the familiar feeling that at the very least a shutout was imminent, and that Timmy would have to save the Giants collective skins back in San Francisco.  Cody Ross doesn’t feel the need to go home...
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NLDS Giants MVP: Brooks Conrad

October 10, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
NLDS Giants MVP: Brooks Conrad

Good Lord.  That was quite possibly the most bipolar game I’ve ever had the pleasure and misery of watching in my twenty-two years on this planet.  It started with the elation of Jonathan Sanchez pitching quite possibly the most important game of his career and succeeding mightily.  This elation was soon followed by a...
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Worst. Game. Ever.

October 9, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Worst. Game. Ever.

It all started out so well.  Pat Burrell staked the Giants to an early lead with a 3-run homer in the 1st off of a tough pitcher.  Matt Cain was mowing through Braves hitters, and singled in an insurance run.  The Giants had a 4-1 advantage going into the 8th inning, with a bullpen...
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One Blown Call and 14 Strikeouts Later

October 8, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
One Blown Call and 14 Strikeouts Later

Tim Lincecum.  What a guy.  The visceral reaction to last night’s game, watching from a Seattle bar that had a surprising number of Giants fans, was something resembling exuberance.  High fives were exchanged, promises were made to come back for the next game, and rounds were bought in celebration of such a momentous occasion. Interestingly...
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