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The Final Countdown

April 4, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
The Final Countdown

With today’s rain-shortened exhibition loss against the Mariners complete, Spring Training officially comes to a close for the Giants.  Tomorrow, they open the 2010 season on the road against the Houston Astros, with Timmy going to the hill. On top of all this, the news broke today that John Bowker will be the starting right...
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Why John Bowker Should Play Every Day

March 31, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Why John Bowker Should Play Every Day

At the onset of Spring Training, Bruce Bochy all but handed Nate Schierholtz the starting job in right field, making it his to lose.  With Cactus League play coming to a close, Schierholtz may very well have lost it.  This is in part due...
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Extensions for Everyone!

March 29, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Extensions for Everyone!

Shortly after I posted on Jeremy Affeldt’s extension, the Giants locked up two other key players, Brian Wilson and Matt Cain.  Wilson’s contract totals $15 million and buys out two of his arbitration years, but none of his free agency.  The Cain deal gives...
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The Jeremy Affeldt Extension

March 25, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
The Jeremy Affeldt Extension

It was reported last night that the Giants locked lefty reliever Jeremy Affeldt up to one year extension with an option for another.  The deal gives him more money...
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The Leadoff Hitter: Tag, you’re it!

March 18, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
The Leadoff Hitter: Tag, you’re it!

Of all the unanswered questions this offseason, there’s been one that’s been weighing on me particularly.  In one of HotStove.com’s weekly roundtables they asked a number of Giants bloggers...
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Madison Bumgarner’s Fastball: An Investigation

March 15, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
Madison Bumgarner’s Fastball: An Investigation

Awhile back I detailed Madison Bumgarner’s drop in velocity last season and why I wasn’t worried about him going into 2010.  Two appearances in Spring Training though have changed...
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