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Bumgarner sharp in latest spring start; Smith and Morse injured
Bumgarner was in the lineup as the No. 9 hitter, but never got up to bat. He did, however, blow a 3-2 high fastball by the Padres’ Allen Cordoba to end the second inning.
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Pasby: Leyland’s decision to sit Posey in WBC bad for US, good for SF
Before tonight’s semi-final matchup between the USA and Japan, team USA manager reiterated his decision to sit Giants catcher Buster posey in a possible championship game versus Puerto Rico tomorrow. Backup catcher Jonathan Lucroy of the Rangers is certainly no slouch, but Leyland’s decision to not start Posey in a do or die final has…
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World Baseball Classic proving its worth despite Americans’ indifference
There are still kinks to work out, but the WBC is here to stay. If the lack of US success in the tournament still holds you back from getting into it, well then that’s your loss, because this is some of the best baseball has to offer.
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Giants’ Cueto sharp in 5-inning outing against White Sox
The right-hander threw five innings and allowed just a hit and a run, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 in his third outing of the spring.
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Hunter Pence excited to be reunited with friend Mark Melancon
In the most recent episode of Inside China Basin, Castellano speaks with Giants outfielders Hunter Pence and Michael Morse.
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Baggarly: Jarrett Parker all but officially Giants’ starting left fielder
The biggest positional competition for the Giants in spring training has all but come to an end. Jarrett Parker has all but officially beaten out Mac Williamson for the starting left field job, Giants beat writer Andrew Baggarly told Murph and Mac on Monday morning.
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Murph: Will Matt Cain earn a spot on the Giants’ 25-man roster?
Even though he is guaranteed $21 million this year — and a $7.5 million buyout next year, too — there is no guarantee he will earn that money on the Giants’ 25-man roster.