The San Francisco Giants improved slightly in the 2008 season, moving up from a last place finish in their division in 2007 to a fourth place finish in 2008, and with the changes made in the offseason, the 2009 season promises to continue that upward trend. The Giants picked up starting pitcher Randy Johnson and relief pitchers Jeremy Affeldt and Bobby Howry, giving them the best pitching staff in the NL West, and the newly added shortstop Edgar Renteria marks a big improvement over Omar Vizquel. The Giants haven’t been to the playoffs since 2003, but in a wide open division without a clear leader, they have the potential to take home the division title at the very least. Get your tickets to AT&T Park and watch the San Francisco Giants blow the competition away in 2009!

Early Days

Founded as the New York Giants in 1883, the Giants franchise is one of the oldest and most successful in baseball history. The Giants dominated the game during the century’s first quarter, winning 10 of the first 25 National League pennants. The team also saw 47 hall of Famers suit up for them, a major league record. Some of these players have become household names including Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Mel Ott, and Christy Mathewson. The Giants have also had their share of legendary managers including Leo Durocher and John McGraw, who led the team for 30 years. McGraw would lead the team to 10 NL Pennants and 3 World Series Titles.