Competition Vs. Contention: Giants Favoring The Latter in 2009

After the Giants finished 2008 with a record of 72-90, a lot of people saw promise.

There were flashes of brilliance from young guys, steady contribution from veterans, and it looked like a couple tweaks to the roster could change a lot for 2009.

Those changes happened, for the most part, even though a lot of baseball fans are missing out on them. Realistically, the Giants are not yet ready to win a title, but their record is the best it’s been in more than a year and they’re actually leading the National League wildcard race.

“We intend to be competitive,” said managing partner Bill Neukom. “And after we a...

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