The Hot Stove was active this offseason with big free-agent signings and a handful of blockbuster trades. The purpose of such action, of course, is to improve a team's chances of competing for a world championship.One team that didn't make ... (Continue reading)
With nearly their entire World Series roster returning for the 2013 season, the San Francisco Giants have the luxury of allowing their top prospects to marinate in the minor leagues a bit longer. Frankly, it is better that way, since ... (Continue reading)
Except for the highest payroll teams, a major key to winning in Major League Baseball is finding the bargain players who offer significantly more return on the team’s financial investment. The Giants weren't great at finding such steals during the Barry Bonds ... (Continue reading)
It's hard to believe that, after winning their second World Series in two years, the Giants would have much room for improvement heading into 2013.But it could be argued that they won last season despite some of their best players ... (Continue reading)
Winning two World Series while landing a pair of Cy Young awards and an NL MVP and pulling off a perfect game in the past five years has more than exceeded expectations. But that is all in the past. Moving forward, ... (Continue reading)
They may have won their second World Series in three years, but that doesn't absolve the San Francisco Giants of roster insecurities heading into 2013.With no big splashes in free agency or any blue-chip prospects coming up through the minor ... (Continue reading)
When Sergio Romo’s slider swoops across home plate, it’s as unhittable a pitch as any in baseball—even moving at velocities in the 70s. It is the main reason why Romo has been so successful as a relief pitcher with the ... (Continue reading)
San Francisco Giants fans probably shouldn't expect the next Buster Posey or Madison Bumgarner to emerge from 2013's rookie crop. But the Class of 2013 should still supply some valuable role players and possibly even a starting outfielder.Part of the ... (Continue reading)
Going into next season, the Giants should have a good idea of the production they'll get from some of their stalwarts: NL MVP Buster Posey will lead the offense, Matt Cain and Madison Bumgarner will again shut down opposing offenses ... (Continue reading)
ESPN used to run a commercial featuring a young couple having cutesy time on the couch. As unsavory as that image was to a sports fan just wanting to watch game highlights, the visual turned absolutely repugnant once the camera ... (Continue reading)