The Official Site of The San Francisco Giants: News: Giants trying not to dwell on poor spring

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The Official Site of The San Francisco Giants: News: Giants trying not to dwell on poor spring
SOX & Dawgs found this 3/21/2008 on sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com [flag]
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Giants' excess of springtime defeats has become too huge to ignore. > Conventional wisdom dictates, and history illustrates, that Spring Training statistics and records have virtually no bearing on what happens in the regular season. During March, pitchers focus on getting their work in, not getting outs. Hitters lack the timing that sustains them through the summer. ... [link]

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AL & NL West News From Spring Training - 3/21
Published 3/21/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
Trot Nixon debuted at first base for the Diamonbacks yesterday. The Angels are having a tough decision on who will play shortstop. Brad Penny will get the ball on opening day for the Dodgers. The A’s were tired but excited when they arrived in Japan. The Giants are trying to not think about their poor spring. The Mariners are showing patience at the plate this spring. Corey Brack answers questions in the Padres mailbag. Kevin Millwood says he’s ready for the Rangers opening day. Two outfielders are competing for the final spot on the Rockies roster.

Open Gameday Thread, 3/21
Published 3/21/2008 by Grant at McCovey Chronicles: Front Page Posts
... Headline: "Giants trying not to dwell on poor spring: Team ranks near bottom of most categories in exhibition play" That about covers it. ...

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