Recently I was contacted by a publisher and asked if I would read and review James S. Hirsch’s authorized biography of Willie Mays.  Jumping at the prospect of not just a free book but a sensational read, I of course accepted the request. As a fairly young Giants fan, the legends of my time have...
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Surfing through my usual lineup of Giants-based news sites today, I came across something that had completely slipped my mind.  On the homepage of SFGiants.com is a countdown to the report date for pitchers and catchers.  Up until that point, I had forgotten that the report date is looming.  In a weeks time, baseball...
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If you’ll remember, back in early December I made the case for uber-prospect Buster Posey to start the season in the Majors, catching a majority of games with a temporary veteran stopgap spelling him once or twice per week.  Since then, my foolproof house of cards strategy has come crashing down with the signing...
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In addition to having the funniest name of any player this side of Boof Bonser, Madison Bumgarner is widely considered to be the next big thing in the Giants rotation alongside Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain.  Drafted with the 10th overall pick in the 2007 June Draft, he came out of high school with...
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The Seattle Mariners hold a special place in my heart, even as a Giants fan.  They may not have the history we have, but they sure do have the heartbreak.  Living in Seattle and talking with their fans, it’s easy to see similarities in the pain we mutually suffer through on a daily basis....
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Ok so it’s been awhile.  I’ve missed a lot of rejoice and heartbreak in the realm of Giants fandom, but probably more heartbreak.  Lots has happened, so let’s recap. First order of business, Bengie Molina is back, whether you like him or not.  This man made more outs than any other regular in the Major...
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With Merkin Valdez being designated for assignment today, there are other roster decisions to be made.  Most significantly, what to do with Fred Lewis.  His pro’s include hitting for the cycle on Mother’s Day.  He was a plate discipline god among plate discipline commoners.  He was an everyday player for a good part of...
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As you may all know by the now, the Giants signed Aubrey Huff to a one year deal worth $3 million late last night.  Appearing as though Brian Sabean himself reads this blog, my wish was granted, and Aubrey Huff was bestowed upon my struggling team. Based on my defense of a Huff signing in...
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Amidst the chaos that has been a largely inactive offseason so far, one name hasn’t been discussed among the Adam LaRoches and Nick Johnsons of the world.  That name is Aubrey Huff.  He’s cheaper than four years and $40 million worth of Adrian Beltre or whatever Adam LaRoche’s demands may be. Because the front office is...
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As day two of the Winter Meetings comes to a close, a lot of rumors have floated around concerning our beloved Giants.  Brian Sabean has been busy establishing contacts, some good, some not so good.  Let’s take a look at the accumulation from the last couple days. Along with seven other teams, the Giants have...
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