The San Francisco Giants had a magical ride in the 2010 season to win their first World Series title since moving to San Francisco in 1958.
Team owner Bill Neukom looked splendid in his bow ties. General manager Brian Sabean made some excellent moves throughout the season to bolster the team. Manager Bruce Bochy guided the team down the stretch flawlessly, and the players performed.
2010 was indeed a magical season and will live on in my memory forever. As a lifelong Giant fan, I have now been able to cross this item off my sports fan bucket list.
Looking ahead to 2011, the Giants still have their vaunted pitching staff and have retained nearly all of the primary contributors from 2010. Nevertheless, they will be hard pressed to duplicate their World Series victory.
No National League team has won consecutive world championships since the Cincinnati Reds in 1975-76. In the American League, the New York Yankees outspent everyone and were the last team to accomplish this feat, doing so from 1998-2000.
The road will be tough, and new challenges will arise for the Giants. In addition, there were several Giants who came through big time in the postseason. The odds are that will not happen again. Let's take a closer look at five members of the 2010 Giants who are doomed to disappoint in 2011.
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