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Terminal Velocity: What’s Wrong With Bumgarner?


Madison Bumgarner’s velocity is down; way, way down. During his latest Spring Training appearance, the lefty’s fastball was clocked in the mid-80’s, a far cry from the 94mph fastball he displayed last spring (famously used to strike out Manny Ramirez). Bumgarner’s fastball never once broke 90mph, and he walked 4 of the 11 batters he faced.

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Finally, Prince Fielder Gets Drilled (and other Spring Training notes)


The Giants have had an interesting first week of spring: success on the field, troubling injury news, and settling a score with a big, arrogant punk from Milwaukee. Some notes:

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Shocking (Fake) Footage of First Bochy/Sabean Spring Meeting


Golden Gate Giants has obtained (made up myself) secret (fake) footage of the first Spring meeting between Bruce Bochy and Brian Sabean…and let’s just say it’s pretty shocking.

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Spring Notes: For Some Reason, Rowand Is Still Going To Bat Leadoff


“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” – Rogers Hornsby

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Armageddon Avoided: Lincecum Signs


Sometimes I wonder how the Giants’ front office thinks, collectively. Aaron Rowand wants $60 million? Done! Edgar Renteria wants $18 million? Sure! Tim Lincecum wants $13 million next year? Ehhhhh… we’ll have to think about it until the last possible moment.

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Twitter, Facebook, Email…Got It All Covered, Man


“You stalked my whole life on the boardwalk.” – Pauly D.

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Notes: Lincecum/Giants Close; New Alternate Jerseys Can Be Seen From Space


Some notes while you’re still nursing your Super Bowl hangover:

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Sabean Diligently Replaces Howry/Valdez Combo with Trio of Lousy Pitchers


Somewhere in my imagination, Brian Sabean and his staff had a conversation this week that went something like this:

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Giants Avoid Arbitration With Brian Wilson, Continue to Avoid Cutting Fred Lewis


Some quick Sunday notes while you’re waiting for the Pro Bowl to start:

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Offseason Notes: Lineup (somewhat better), Sanchez (hurt again), Valdez (gone!)


It’s been an interesting week or so for the Giants. Bengie is back, a couple of lousy relievers are gone, and Freddy Sanchez is as delicate as a small, sickly child. The news:

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