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2006 San Francisco Giants Predictions
We should be able
to find some value in taking the 2006 San Francisco Giants
predictions. They had
a down year last season, but then again, what do you expect without
arguably the best player to ever play the game in the lineup. Here’s
why the Giants should be on your list of teams to back. They have
gained their supporters 91 total units the past 6 seasons without
enduring a losing season. That’s the type of consistency that you can
take to the bank.
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With Bonds healthy,
I expect the Giants to push for the top spot in a weak NL West
division. The Giants finished third in the NL West behind Arizona and
San Diego, but they were just 7 games back of the Padres who were just 2
games over .500. The Giants are capable of cleaning up their league and
mounting a huge 10+ game turnaround with Bonds in the lineup everyday.
It’s important to
know more than that the Giants are a good team to back. Let’s take it
one step further. Look for the Giants at home when facing south paws.
Over the last 3 years, they are an unstoppable 49-17 for a positive 27
units, which is relatively surprising when you look at the top hitter on
the team is left-handed.
Last season the
Giants staff was nothing to write home about but that was mostly because
Jason Schmidt battled health problems. If he can return to his form and
become the ace of this staff again, they have a legitimate threat for
the NL Cy Young award on their squad and a guy who can win a lot of
games. San Fran also picked up Matt Morris in the off-season. This guy
is getting up there in years and has had problems of his own with going
on the disabled list, but he’s another threat and a solid 2-man in the
rotation. Noah Lowry is coming into his own and if he matures and
improves then he can be another solid option. The bullpen is a question
mark due to injuries.
The Giants may want
to think about signing Ricky Henderson to this team to add some youth to
the outfield. While it’s not that bad, Alou, Bonds, and Winn are all up
there in years and won’t be tracking down a lot of balls. How many
games will Bonds be able to play? That is a big concern with his knee
problems from a year ago. In this years pre-season he was more than
effective in limited at bats, but the Giants need him to be at the plate
late in the year if they are going to contend for this pennant. How
will the distractions of his home run race effect his team? He is close
to catching Babe Ruth and should do so before June, and after that he is
a ways away from Hank Aaron. It’s unlikely that he’ll be catching him
anytime this season so the real heat will only be on this team if he
decides to return next season.
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