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Vogelsong describes how he became fan favorite in San Francisco

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SAN FRANCISCO – Ryan Vogelsong didn’t have the most storied career in the history of the San Francisco Giants. The righty finished with a losing record (51-56) for the team, but had a impact on the franchise much larger than his statistics would show.

Sunday afternoon the San Francisco Giants brought “Vogey” back and gave him an opportunity to retire as a Giant. Before the game he was asked about why he thought he connected with the fans so well.

“People can relate with struggling, and failing, and fighting through things and coming out on the other side,” Vogelsong said. “There was moments in my career where if you would have told me 10 years down the road that was going to happen…I mean no chance. I would have laughed in your face.

“So I think the fact that you can look at somebody that plays for your team and your city, that went through a whole bunch of things and came out on the other side, it’s inspirational and gives you hope. I think that’s why I connected with them.”

Stick with us all day long for complete coverage of the Giants and Diamondbacks, as well as Vogelsong’s last day in the majors.