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SF Giants: Cain Is Able!

 
There are whispers in San Francisco. From the fog banked hills to the sun drenched downtown streets... there are whispers. Barely audible mutterings, a once very familiar phrase coming back. As you get closer to China Basin and AT&T Park — the whispers get a little louder, and the words begin to form in your ears.... "Playoffs..." Around the league you will not here these whispers. And for good reason, it's a little early to begin talking about the 2009 Giants reaching the post season. That being said, San Francisco's little team that couldn't is putting together the first winning season since 2004. They were projected to lose 100 games this year. The Giant's offensive woes are still apparent, ranked 27 out of 30 teams in runs scored. The Pitching however, has been as advertised. Starting Pitcher — No. 18, Matt Cain has a lot do with the Giant's success this year. The 25 year old right hander from Dothan Alabama is having the break out year we all have been waiting ... (link)

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