Month: March 2015

SFG: San Francisco Giants Mailbag: New Players, Pence’s Injury, Spring Training
Mar 9, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; A general view of the field prior to a spring training baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 9, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; A general view of the field prior to a spring training baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants are a couple weeks into Spring Training games and are just a few weeks away from Opening Day. It’s time for another round of questions about this Giants team.

In this week’s Giants Mailbag post, we will discuss the new players and which one has the most potential to have a strong year for the Giants, who will step up offensively with Hunter Pence out, and the Giants’ slow start to Spring Training.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Mailbag: Thompson’s Injury, Bogut, Improvement
Mar 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) is congratulated by center Andrew Bogut (12) after making a shot against the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 125-94. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) is congratulated by center Andrew Bogut (12) after making a shot against the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 125-94. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors currently have the best record in the NBA at 53-13, and they clinched their third consecutive playoff berth on Monday. Even though the Warriors have had such a dominant season, there are still many topics to discuss.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Clinch Playoff Berth, Focus on Earning Top Seed
Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a play with guard Klay Thompson against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Warriors defeated the Suns 98-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a play with guard Klay Thompson against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Warriors defeated the Suns 98-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

During the Golden State Warriors’ Monday matchup with one of their Pacific Division rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Warriors received some exciting news. The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Dallas Mavericks 119-115 less than hour after the Warriors tipped off with the Lakers, and with that loss, the Warriors clinched their third consecutive playoff berth.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Power Rankings: Can They Retain Top Spot?
Mar 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) is congratulated by center Andrew Bogut (12) after making a shot against the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 125-94. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) is congratulated by center Andrew Bogut (12) after making a shot against the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 125-94. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors once again own the best record in the NBA at 52-13, and once again, the Warriors finished last week with a 3-1 record.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants: Will Justin Maxwell Earn a Roster Spot?
Mar 10, 2015; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Justin Maxwell (43) swings the bat against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 10, 2015; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Justin Maxwell (43) swings the bat against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Heading into Spring Training, the San Francisco Giants only had one bench spot open on their 2015 25-man roster, with Travis Ishikawa and Gregor Blanco coming off the bench and assuming Joaquin Arias secures a bench spot too.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants’ Starting Pitching Depth Gives Them Flexibility
Oct 20, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitchers Madison Bumgarner (left), Jake Peavy (22) and Tim Hudson (17) during practice the day before the start of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 20, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitchers Madison Bumgarner (left), Jake Peavy (22) and Tim Hudson (17) during practice the day before the start of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

There have been many concerns surrounding the San Francisco Giants’ starting pitching staff heading into the 2015 season. Many have questioned the ability of the Giants’ rotation to stay healthy but also their ability to be effective, as many of the starting pitchers, except Madison Bumgarner, are closer to the end of their careers than the prime of their careers.

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