The 100: Emil “Irish” Meusel (100)
William F. Baker, who owned the Philadelphia Phillies from 1911 to 1930, cut the outfield grass at the Baker Bowl with sheep. Sheep were cheaper than men and lawnmowers. That fact tells you all you...
View ArticleThis Day in Giants History: November 18, 1997
As part of his temper-tantrum because the taxpayers of Miami won’t build him a ballpark, Florida Marlins owner Wayne Huizinga trades pitcher Robb Nen to the Giants for pitchers Joe Fontenot, Mike...
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This Day in Giants History, July 1, 1921: Casey Comes to New York
Outfielder Casey Stengel, along with second baseman Johnny Rawlings and pitcher Red Causey, are traded from the last-place Phillies to the second-place Giants for infielder Goldie Rapp and outfielders...
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This Day in Giants History, July 29, 2009: Brian Sabean Is Not Afraid To...
In a day spent dismantling their infield, the Pirates send second baseman Freddy Sanchez to the Giants for top pitching prospect Tim Alderson. Giant general manager Brian Sabean has never been afraid...
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