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2. Are the Atlanta Falcons for real? Rubin thinks the Falcons are under-rated and playing much better than the over-rated Dallas Cowboys. Ribu and Teena also think the Cleveland Browns win over the Giants was a sign of things to come.

By Grant Barr also went out of his way on KNBR (the .mp3 is here) to bring up Matusz. This leads me to think the Giants’ draft board looks something like this: 1. Tim Beckham or Pedro Alvarez 2. Tim Beckham or Pedro Alvarez 3. Buster Posey 4. Just one of Justin Smoak, Yonder Alonso, or Gordon Beckham

Only Baseball Matters author John Perricone thinks so. In an unexpected chat with The Pitch’s go-to Giants aficionado, Perricone puts the spotlight on the gaping holes in the team’s ‘08 lineup and track record for managing payroll ineffectively. Even with the freedom from the Barry Bond...

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) Beat writer Henry Schulman Sporting Green editor Glenn Schwarz do their post-season wrap on a 2007 San Francisco Giants team that, in a word, "stunk.'' The Giants had the fifth...

By Jeff Kallman Besides, asked teammate Omar Vizquel, after saying what a treat it was to watch Bonds chase the bomb squad, how many guys could say they’d showered with Barry Bonds? Pedro Feliz is hitting eighteen points better but with no home runs all August. Rich Aurilia can’t keep from getting injured.

By Joey deVilla Coulton's sound could be described as Ben Folds' and They Might Be Giants' musical style married to Weird Al's and MC Frontalot's nerd sensibilties, with a dash of Green Day's power pop thrown in for good measure. Among the songs in his ironic, clever and geeky oeuvre are pieces were office...

By Dave Powers When They Might Be Giants released their first children’s album No! in 2002, it wasn’t such a surprising career move. After all, their brand of oddball indie pop had always been pretty playful, silly and sometimes even educational. The band released a more traditional album in 2004, but re...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) Regardless of the Giants sitting at 13 games below .500 going into play Tuesday, they still have a shot at in the beleaguered NL West. Join Lance Williams in the latest edition of 1954 and Counting as he discusses the last few series against the Dodgers and the Cubs. Things haven’t gone the Gian...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) Also, Lance talks about the huge upcoming series’ with the Dodgers and Padres. the Giants are going to need the young starters (Kevin Corriea, Brad Hennessey, Matt Cain) to step it up like Noah Lowry has. These next 2 weeks will decide the season.

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) Also, get Lance’s thoughts on two powerful AL teams, the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox, going against each other in the regular season…possibly preparing for a matchup in the postseason! Lance also gives you some positives (yes, there are some!) and negatives of the Giants’ se...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) He’s gone and done it now– Larry Kreuger, a voice on KNBR, the flagship station of the Giants, was quoted as saying on the air that the Giants are a bunch of “brain dead Caribbean hitters hacking at slop nightly.” He also directed a personal comment at manager Felipe Alou, comparing his mind t...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) Although Lance refuses to dance naked ballets for his wife (though he does love her very much!!!), he has no problem in evaluating the myriad of stories concerning Barry’s return to baseball. Barry says he won’t play for the rest of the season, but Lance gives his take on when/ if Barry will p...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) Settle in, baseball fans, for a marathon edition of 1954 & Counting! The Rafeal Palmeiro steroids bust garners much attention; hear Lance and David Pinto of baseballmusings.com break it down Raffi and the MLB trade deadline. Is Raffi’s legacy tainted forever? Thoughts of Randy Winn...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) Whether you’re at a bar mitzvah, eating a piece of cake, or listening to 50 Cent, any time is the right time to listen to 1954 & Counting, My Sports Radio’s PODCAST OF THE WEEK. Join Lance as he discusses the Giants series Vs. the Marlins, and unloads this week’s Power Rankings. Find out what...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) After commenting on the “red hot & cooking” New York Yankee lineup (VOTE PULSE!), Lance launches into a segment on Moises Alou and reveals Moises’ secret to keeping his hands rough for play. (Hint: You might want to wear a glove if you plan on shaking hands with him.)

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) A Top 5 Finalist for best sports podcast at the People’s Choice Podcast Awards, 1954 & Counting brings you the latest information and commentary on the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball. Right now, everyone’s talking about Barry Bonds: will he be back this season? Will h...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) The All-Star break is upon us, and Lance describes the Giants’ season up until this point as two things: abysmal, and the saga of Barry Bonds. With solid performances from position players but horrible pitching, find out what grade Professor Swa dishes out to the Giants for their first hal...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) This edition of 1954 and Counting is a potpurri mix of current events in MLB. Starting off with his thoughts on the inconsistency of the Giants’ starting pitching staff, Lance answers the question of Barry Bonds’ return making a difference for the Giants this year, and also gives his thoug...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) BASEBALL | SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS PODCAST 1954 And Counting Show with Lance Williams Home Of The San Francisco Giants Lunatic Fringe Lance discusses the most embarrassing loss in Giants history and why the Giants must scrap the season. Swa also breaks down the latest news on Bary Bonds’ inj...

By info@mysportsradio.com (MSR - MySportsRadio.com) BASEBALL | SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 1954 And Counting Show with Lance Williams Home Of The San Francisco Giants Lunatic Fringe Lance breaks down the Giants recent losing streak and the MLB Power Rankings. BASEBALL | SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 1954 And Counting Show with Lance Williams Home Of The S...

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