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Murph: Why the 49ers are taking their time with Reuben Foster
With each passing day and no news on Reuben Foster’s future with the 49ers, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this one might take a while.
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Murph: Four new rules to improve the pace of MLB games in 2018
Let’s work towards quickening the game. The news that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and players’ union chief Tony Clark are meeting about pitch clocks, mound visits and other ways to trim the time-of-game fat is welcome news.
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Murph: Say what you will about the future, but Giants are a significantly better club in 2018
If you’re still going to be mad about the Giants plans for 2018, you may be falling into the trap of the old saying about the cynic: He knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.
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Giants’ decision on Stanton comes down to what kind of team they want to be
The answer isn’t simple. There are persuasive arguments both ways, so much so that I find myself having cold feet at the latest MLB.com reports.
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Murph: Garoppolo report reminds us he’s not the guy…yet
As our chat with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reminded us yesterday, the 49ers’ desire to see Jimmy Garoppolo as a 49er is nothing personal. It’s strictly business.
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Murph: It’s OK to be anti-blue and celebrate the Dodgers’ World Series loss
Giants-Dodgers. You root against each other. That’s the fun.
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June 15, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) hoists the MVP trophy during the Warriors 2017 championship victory parade in downtown Oakland. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsMurph: How the Warriors stole the crown as the swaggiest team in Bay Area history
How does one measure swag level? Scientifically? Mathematically? Swag-a-lat-ically?
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As NFL continues to take shots, Goodell remains in a no-win situation
They say money can’t buy happiness. Even though NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s misery is gold-plated and wood-paneled because of that robust salary, it’s misery nonetheless.
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Oct 1, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) gives a speech to the fans after defeating the San Diego Padres at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsMurph: After losing the press conference, Giants must prove they can win the offseason
The offseason is out there, gents. Go win it, or face the wrath of KNBR callers.
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May 26, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain (18) throws to the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of their MLB baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsMurph: Cain’s retirement another reminder the Giants’ window is closed
As if the Giants needed any more reminders that a roster and identity makeover is the direction they must travel, the announcement of Matt Cain’s retirement comes along to serve as a big, fat reminder.
