Why Randy Johnson May Have Saved Jonathan Sanchez’ Career

Let's just be honest, nobody around baseball figured Jonathan Sanchez would be the first San Francisco Giant to throw a no-hitter since 1976.

If anyone was willing to venture a guess, the most likely Giant would be either Tim Lincecum or perhaps Matt Cain. Even double-A prospects Madison Bumgarner and Tim Alderson were more likely to throw a no-hitter than Jonathan Sanchez.

But, a good chunk of credit has to be given to Randy Johnson, the pitcher in which Sanchez most closely emulates on the Giants' roster.

Therefore, it doesn't seem too surprising that the first Giant to throw a no-hitter since 1976 most closely emulates a pitcher who has throw...

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