Archive for the 'Giants' Category

Could Giants’ playoff usage of Lincecum inspire a super-reliever experiment?
10/30/2012 -
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Tim Lincecum dominated in a long relief role for San Francisco. Could his success lead a team to try it in-season?

What to make of Tim Lincecum the reliever
10/29/2012 -
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Why has Tim Lincecum flourished since being banished to the bullpen?

Best of the Wild Card Era
10/17/2012 -
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In the middle of this year’s playoffs, the first of the new format, Richard looks back on which teams were most dominant during the days of just one wild card

NLCS roster strategies
10/16/2012 -
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A look at how both the Cardinals and the Giants have built successful teams.

Should reputation overrule recent performance?
10/10/2012 -
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In the case of Tim Lincecum, yes.

BOB:  Phils, Yanks lead in attendance again
10/10/2012 -
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The latest in the business of baseball.

The greatest pennant race ever, in reverse: 1951 NL
9/24/2012 -
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When you stand the most storied race of all on its head, it’s still a great one but with a very different narrative.

BOB:  Minor league wrap-up
9/19/2012 -
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The latest in the business of baseball.

Pennant races in reverse
9/17/2012 -
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What are some of the great races when you stand some seasons on their head?

Tim Lincecum’s velocity—a lost cause?
9/13/2012 -
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The freak’s velocity keeps dropping—what gives?