Citing statistics from FanGraphs, San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean is certain faded ace Tim Lincecum has forever lost his blazing fastball. Lincecum (10-15, 5.18 ERA), who has gone 79-56 with a 3.31 ERA since debuting in “The City … Continue reading →
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Today is day two of Spring Training for the San Francisco Giants pitchers and catchers. Position players will check in Friday, and Saturday will be the first full squad workout.
After Tim Lincecum had his first bullpen session yesterday, Lincecum said he’s “definitely ahead of where I was last year” in how his body feels and his delivery...
SF Giants Rumors: Spring Training Is Here, Andres Torres Had Teams Interested, World Baseball Classic
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Today is the day we have all been waiting for! The San Francisco Giants pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training. Position players are scheduled to report on Friday.
Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com says (via Twitter) the Dodgers and Reds were both interested in outfielder Andres Torres. Torres told his agent not to hold...
SF Giants Rumors: Pitchers And Catchers Take The Field
Today is the day that the San Francisco Giants pitchers and catchers are taking the field. Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com says (via Twitter) presumed Opening Day starter Matt Cain leads the first bullpen group. Catching prospect Andrew Susac gets to catch Jeremy Affeldt‘s bullpen session.
If you would like to get to know more about Susac; check out this SF Giants Rumors Interview...
Andres Torres really wanted Giants deal to get done
Andres Torres won the World Series in 2010 with the Giants as the starting center fielder but spent 2012 with the Mets after being traded for the Giants’ current starting center fielder Angel Pagan.
Torres is now back with the Giants this season to compete with Gregor Blanco for the starting spot in left field.
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The Giants’ Title Defense Begins
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If you get a chance this year, go see San Jose. Chances are, you’ll see a good pitcher.
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The following is an interview conducted by Jeremy Dorn, an Editorial Intern at San Francisco Magazine and an experienced sports blogger with a number of great credits (and several disturbing ones).
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