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D-backs well-armed for title defense
The San Francisco Giants have the best rotation in the National League West, by reputation and statistical measure.
For the time being, that is.
San Franciscos rotation won a World Series, Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said Tuesday. Ours hasnt done that yet.
True. But his starters are closing the gap. And very soon, the Giants tenuous edge may disappear altogether...
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Giants Nirvana Adds Another Writer
As Spring Training gets rolling and we get back into swing of things, I’m proud to announce that Giants Nirvana is adding on yet another contributor: Daniel Rathman, who will be posting sporadically. Daniel writes for Baseball Prospectus, and I recommend you check out his work over there. Additionally, you can follow him on Twitter: @DanielRathman. Anyway, I’m very excited...
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SF Giants Rumors: Lincecum Is Back To Throwing, Position Players Report Thursday
Chris Haft of MLB.com says (via twitter) ace pitcher Tim Lincecum was playing catch today on flat ground with Barry Zito. That’s great news, because his back can’t be that stiff if he’s already back to throwing. It’s a minor injury, but with your ace pitcher, you can never be to careful.
Reporting date for position players is tomorrow(2/23) and the first...
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Spring training recap—Day 5
Most of the veteran hitters are now in camp, minus one: Melky Cabrera. The Giants have asked all position players to arrive by Thursday with full workouts beginning on Friday.
The big news today, of course, is how well Tim Lincecum is holding up after he couldn’t go yesterday because of a stiff back.
Timmy participated in cardio and stretches with the rest of the team on the...
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Pablo Sandoval unconcerned about weight questions
(Eds: APNewsNow. Will be updated. AP Photos Planned.) By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer Pablo Sandoval's portion sizes and weigh-in statistics always seem to be a hot topic this time of year.
He understands it - and he doesn't much care anymore. He doesn't take any of the comments directed at his girth personally, either.
This is a guy who's never going to be...
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D-backs have pitching to again rule West
The San Francisco Giants have the best rotation in the National League West, by reputation and statistical measure.
For the time being, that is.
"San Francisco's rotation won a World Series," Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said Tuesday. "Ours hasn't done that yet."
True. But his starters are closing the gap. And very soon, the Giants...
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SF Giants Rumors: Villalona And The Giants Are Playing The Waiting Game
Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle says Angel Villalona will not be reporting to camp with position players. Villalona’s work visa has been delayed due to gaining weight since he was arrested. A player that is given a work visa must be “elite athletes” and in top physical condition.
Lets hope this delay is a minor one. It would be nice to see Villalona...
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Giants prospect Villalona delayed by visa problem
San Francisco Giants prospect Angel Villalona has had his visa delayed back home in the Dominican Republic for what the team was told are weight and health issues.
Bobby Evans, Giants vice president of baseball operations, says the club is hopeful the concerns of the U.S. Consulate in the Dominican Republic are ''short-lived.''
Villalona was charged in the September...
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SF Giants Rumors: Heath Hembree, Brian Wilson and Tim Lincecum
Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News says number 3 prospect in the Giants organization (according to Baseball America) Heath Hembree was throwing bullets in his bullpen session. For those of you that haven’t heard of Hembree. He’s a guy that you might want to keep an eye on. He went 1-0 with a 1.86 ERA in 53.1 innings between San Jose and Richmond. Did I forget...
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Giants RHP Lincecum forced to cut throwing session short Tuesday
San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is day-to-day after being diagnosed with lower back stiffness on Tuesday.Lincecum didn't throw his usual bullpen session Tuesday at the team's camp in Arizona.The Giants' ace threw on a back field for only a few minutes with trainer Dave Groeschner by his side.Lincecum lost 22 pounds in the offseason using a counter-current pool and new diet.
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Pat Burrell to return to Giants?
Taking a page out of Brett Favre’s playbook, former San Francisco Giants outfielder Pat Burrell may soon un-retire.
Just not as a player.
Burrell, who recently quit the game because of lingering foot problems that prevent him from playing pain-free, could return to the Giants…as a special assistant.
According to Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 35-year...
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The BP First Take: Tuesday, February 21 by Daniel Rathman
Barry Zito is going through deliveries like frat houses go through 30-racks of beer. The latest version is supposed to add drop and drive to his delivery, giving him more momentum toward the plate, and perhaps putting some extra gas on his mediocre fastball.
Unfortunately for the Giants, their $126 million man is not an old dog up to new tricks. Zito has been using this trick&mdash...
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A Healthy Brian Wilson Should Rebound For Giants
After winning the World Series in 2010, the 2011 follow up campaign was a rough year for the Giants and their fans, all over the diamond.
They struggled to score runs, even more than in 2010. They struggled to stay healthy, from their franchise player, Buster Posey, to their closer Brian Wilson.
As the Giants head into the 2012 season, though, they’ve solved at least one of...
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Buster Posey will not block plate next season
Following a violent collision at home plate last season that saw Buster Posey’s season end just two months in, the San Francisco Giants have told their young star not to block the plate this season.
According to ESPN:
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy has instructed his All-Star catcher to no longer block home plate when a player is trying to score.
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Drew back on field for first time since injury
Buster Posey said he had a hard time digesting the replays of Stephen Drews severe ankle injury.
It made my stomach turn watching it, said Posey, who suffered a similar but less stressful ankle injury last May.
Drew was back in his natural habitat Monday, taking grounders at shortstop on one of the Diamondbacks' practice field at Salt River Fields, the first time he has done...
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