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New Conversion Project
The Giants hope that in a few years, the template for converting a fielder to the mound will resemble what they're doing with Jake Dunning.
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Neal Garners New Nickname
Thomas Neal's power can be likened to that of a locomotive, making for a good nickname.
Casillas Are Sizzling Siblings
Santiago Casilla just helped the Giants win a World Series, but he says his little brother—Jose—is even better.
Giant Track Record
With evidence of the Giants' ability to develop pitching showing up in the playoffs, the organization is hoping it has another find in Heath Hembree.
Posey Proves He’s Ready
Andy Baggarly selects end-of-season award winners in the Giants system, including Best Player, Best Pitcher, and one to Keep An Eye On.
Culberson Breaking Out
After a tough start to his pro career, Charlie Culberson is beginning to break out with his bat.
Belt’s Change For The Better
SAN FRANCISCO—Brandon Belt was a top pitching prospect in high school before his career took a turn. He ended up as a first baseman with an aluminum bat swing at [...]
Willis Gets One More Shot
Dontrelle Willis signed a minor league deal with the Giants because he wanted to work with pitching guru Dick Tidrow.
McCulley A Bizarre Find
The signed Reese McCulley as a non-drafted free agent, taking him away from his duties as an intern at their short-season affiliate.
Giants Midseason Report
Buster Posey was finally called up to San Francisco at the end of May and then the Giants traded Bengie Molina on July 1.
Giants Draft Younger Bochy
In the 20th round, the Giants spent their pick on Brett Bochy, son of Giants manager Bruce.
Brown Brings Fast Times To San Francisco
The Giants did plenty of homework on Gary Brown, but the Cal State Fullerton center fielder provided the club with some extra inside information regarding his injured finger in the hours prior to the draft.
Pena’s Transition Goes Smoothly
Once a starting major league shortstop, Tony Pena Jr. is working his way back as a relief pitcher.
Work To Be Done
Buster Posey looks like he's ready to hit in the big leagues. But Brian Sabean says he needs to work on his game calling before getting his own call.
Returning To Form?
After a velocity dip in 2009, Bumgarner seems to be back on track in 2010 in the Giants' eyes.
Return To Grace
A few years after appearing in the Futures Game, Henry Sosa is in the Triple-A Fresno bullpen and hoping to return to his old form.
Happy For An Opportunity
Once a top-flight prospect, outfielder Joe Borchard is now a man among boys getting a chance to prove himself with the Giants.
Familiar Ground
Johnny Monell grew up in major league clubhouses so he was unfazed by being in major league camp at spring training.
Giants Minor Leaguers Share Brotherly Bond
Dan Turpen doesn't have an identical twin, but he has an idea what the bond must feel like. The sturdy-framed righthander reported to major league camp at Scottsdale Stadium this spring. Barely a mile away, lifelong teammate and lefthanded reliever Joe Paterson had a locker waiting for him at the Giants' minor league complex.<br/>
Thomas Neal Could Help Giants’ Power Outage
The Giants mulled a trade for Jermaine Dye last summer and plenty more rumors connected the two parties over the winter, when the slugging Bay Area native became a free agent. But the Giants passed on Dye—maybe because they have a younger version in their midst.
