Monthly Archives: October 2014

Incredible Season, Relentless Team, Hall of Fame Manager

Posted on October 30, 2014 by mtk

Bruce Bochy, I’d like to shake your hand. I want to thank you, congratulate you and apologize for doubting you from time to time. What you have done with a number of different players over the last five years is … Continue reading →

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Your World Series Champion San Francisco Giants

Posted on October 29, 2014 by mtk

Your World Series Champion SF Giants Thank you Brandon Belt @bbelt9 Thank you @hunterpence Thank you @BusterPosey Thank you #MadBum Thank you @KFP48 Thank you @bcraw35 Thank you @gregorblanco7 Thank you @JakePeavy_44 Thank you @kimberlybhudson and family of Huddy Thank … Continue reading →

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If You’re a Giants Fan, This is for You. Game 7 World Series 2014

Posted on October 29, 2014 by mtk

I saw last night coming in the exact same way I saw us “losing one of three at home” to these guys. I saw it because unlike Texas and Detroit on this stage, these guys are hungry, fierce and fast … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Jake Peavy Before Game Six of the 2014 World Series

Posted on October 28, 2014 by mtk

Jake Peavy joined the Giants and went 6-4 with a 2.17 ERA in 12 starts. He only gave up three home runs. He threw 58 strikeouts and 17 walks, for a 3.41 strikeout-to-walks ratio. He gave up 65 hits and … Continue reading →

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We Are Down 4-2 and Petit just Got On in the Bottom of the 4th

Posted on October 25, 2014 by mtk

That’s only his second hit all year, he’s 1 for 25 (heh,heh,heh) – Joe Buck and I am posting this just to mark the moment. (a few days later …) Wow. Using nine different guys in the 9-spot, Bruce Bochy … Continue reading →

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More SF Giants Hashtags, Nicknames and Errata for the Dictionary

Posted on October 22, 2014 by mtk

Alex Pavlovic recently had the temerity to create a Giants World Series Dictionary. Picking up on his work, I thought I would add these notes on Giants Culture: We have one thing of grave importance left on our list and … Continue reading →

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The Bruce Bochy Era of SF Giants Baseball

Posted on October 20, 2014 by mtk

(all photos: me) The last few days have been good for serious reflection on what the San Francisco Giants and their fans have experienced over the last five years, which has been historic and secures this period of SF Giants … Continue reading →

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