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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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NLDS Roster Shock: No Guillen, No Zito

October 7, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
NLDS Roster Shock: No Guillen, No Zito

With postseason rosters unveiled today, surprises were aplenty.  Aaron Rowand and Edgar Renteria are in.  Barry Zito and Jose Guillen are out.  Guillen, who Bruce Bochy felt would be...
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NLDS Series Preview: It’s…Braves Inside?

October 5, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
NLDS Series Preview: It’s…Braves Inside?

Coming down from the high of the events that unfolded over the weekend is no small task, but I’m going to do my best here.  With Game 1 against...
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It’s Postseason Inside

October 3, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
It’s Postseason Inside

The bearded closer stares intently towards the plate, looking in for the sign.  The rookie catcher puts down one finger, and the closer comes set.  He goes into his...
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It’s Magic Number Inside

September 30, 2010
By Nick Cannata-Bowman
It’s Magic Number Inside

With a rousing 4-1 victory to complete the sweep today, the Giants are one win away from going to the postseason.  Take a moment and let that sink in. ...
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