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Farm Review: Connecticut Defenders

Published by on June 19, 2008 | 8 Responses

Getting back to our review of the Giants minor league farm system, we find ourselves in the cool and crisp air of Connecticut. The Eastern League and Dodd Stadium — the home of the Defenders — has long had a well earned reputation of being a tough place to hit. The cold air, windy conditions, and field dimensions are often… Read more →

Confessions of a Sidearm Lover

Confessions of a Sidearm Lover

Published by on January 17, 2008 | 6 Responses

I’ve got a confession to make. I love pitchers with funky motions. Mostly side-armers, though, I also love the old-time throwing styles of pitchers from the 60′s, like Koufax, Gibson, and of course this wouldn’t be a Giants blog without the mention of Marichal’s rock-back-and-huge-leg-kick pitching motion. But, what really gets my juices flowing are pitchers that throw with a… Read more →