SFG: San Francisco Giants’ Starting Rotation Already Facing Adversity

Mar 29, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain (18) on the mound during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 29, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain (18) on the mound during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

One of the biggest concerns for the San Francisco Giants heading into the 2015 season was their starting pitching staff. Although the Giants, unlike many other MLB teams, can boast the fact that they have seven capable starting pitchers on their 25-man roster, there are several questions surrounding every member of the starting rotation.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants Mailbag: Lincecum, LF Power, Leadoff Spot

Apr 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during opening day at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during opening day at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants started off the 2015 season on Monday with their first game of a three-game series on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks. One game down, 161 to go.

In this week’s Giants Mailbag, we will discuss expectations for Tim Lincecum in 2015, the lack of power from the left field “platoon”, and how Nori Aoki will do as the leadoff hitter, compared to Angel Pagan.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Power Rankings: One Loss Last Week, Still Number One?

April 2, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10, left) and guard Stephen Curry (30, right) celebrate during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

April 2, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10, left) and guard Stephen Curry (30, right) celebrate during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors not only added three more wins this past week, but they also added to their long list of accomplishments by securing home court advantage throughout the playoffs. The Warriors now have a 63-14 record this season, and their 63rd win, which came against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, gave Steve Kerr the most wins by a rookie head coach in NBA history.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors: Which Is More Important Now, Momentum or Rest?

Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) with forward Draymond Green (23) center Andrew Bogut (12) and guard Klay Thompson (11) 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) with forward Draymond Green (23) center Andrew Bogut (12) and guard Klay Thompson (11) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Warriors defeated the Suns 98-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors have a dilemma. It’s a nice situation to be in, but it’s still a question that needs to be addressed.

The Warriors have already clinched the Pacific Division title, the Western Conference title, and home court advantage throughout the playoffs. Given this information, which is more important for the Warriors heading into the playoffs, maintaining and building on the momentum that they have built recently or resting players?

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GSW: James Michael McAdoo Showing Promise with Warriors

January 19, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward James Michael McAdoo (20) grabs a rebound against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 122-79. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

January 19, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward James Michael McAdoo (20) grabs a rebound against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 122-79. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

For an undrafted rookie in the NBA, it can be difficult to earn consistent playing time, and because of that, it can be difficult for a player to gain some confidence and truly establish their game at the NBA level. James Michael McAdoo has experienced this so far in his time with the Golden State Warriors, but he’s shown promise when given a chance.

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GSW: Is Stephen Curry MVP? Mark Jackson, Anthony Davis Wouldn’t Vote for Him

Mar 24, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during national anthem before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 24, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during national anthem before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Curry is one of the leading candidates in the MVP race. Curry is averaging 23.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 2.1 steals per game on 48.3 percent shooting from the field, 43.4 percent shooting from three-point range, and 91.8 percent free throw shooting. In addition, Curry is the best player on the best team in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors.

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