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    SFDugout Suspending Operations 

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    Published on 08-01-2011 04:44 AM

    To our readers,

    It saddens me terribly to inform you that, as of August 1st, San Francisco Dugout Online Magazine will be suspending operations.

    As it has become apparent, we have not been able to deliver the quantity or quality in news and coverage of the Giants farm system that we aspire to. This is due to many reasons, both personal and professional, but in the media business there can be no excuses. So, very reluctantly, we have come to this decision.

    For our subscribers, we will be issuing refunds for the remainder of your subscriptions, as well as for the month of July. You should expect these to come to your respective credit card or Paypal accounts this week.
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    Giants Pick Up Infielder Orlando Cabrera for Neal 

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    Published on 07-30-2011 08:11 PM  Number of Views: 1243 

    The pickup of outfielder Carlos Beltran wasn’t enough for the San Francisco Giants with the trade deadline and a flurry of trades coming across the wire.

    Infielder Orlando Cabrera was acquired from the Cleveland Indians, it was announced Saturday after the Giants’ loss in Cincinnati. The price in the deal was Triple-A outfielder Thomas Neal.
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    I’d Trade Wheeler Now* 

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    Published on 07-26-2011 10:04 PM  Number of Views: 1080 
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    Trade rumors are heating up and, as expected, the Giants are a big part of them. The team desperately needs offense, knows it, and is willing to go out and get it. The Jeff Keppinger trade last week was a nice one. A good player, upgrading a position of need, offensively and defensively, and for a pair of prospects with much higher potential than production.

    But the Giants need more offense. And supposedly, a couple of prospects are off-limits. One shouldn’t be.
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    MLN 7/18/11 - Your First Place Augusta GreenJackets 

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    Published on 07-19-2011 02:35 PM  Number of Views: 732 
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    The GreenJackets have been on quite a winning streak, now ten games long, and the latest win completed a sweep of the former first place Savannah Sand Gnats. Former, because Augusta is now in first place. On the rest of the farm, walks terrorized the system, with three pitchers walking five or more batters. It's Just Another Day in the Minors!
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    Prospects of the Week 7/11-7/17 - Adam Duvall & Ryan Verdugo 

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    Published on 07-18-2011 10:17 AM  Number of Views: 864 
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    It's been a big week on the east coast for the Giants' farm system. In Augusta, the wins are rolling in, and while the credit goes to the entire team, one player's offensive contributions are truly standing out on the stat sheets. Meanwhile, the pitching in Richmond has really helped that team stay in playoff contention, and one pitcher's shutout effort led to a big win on the road.
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    MLN 7/16/11 - A Game of Comebacks 

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    Published on 07-17-2011 06:57 AM  Number of Views: 625 
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    Comebacks dominated the day across the farm system. Fresno fell behind their rivals in Sacramento, but a grand slam helped them go on top. In San Jose, it took a big home run by one of their youngest hitters to come back against Inland Empire. The Volcanoes took advantage of some errors for their comeback. And in Augusta, there wasn't a single extra-base hit to help their comeback against the first-place Sand Gnats. It's Just Another Day in the Minors!
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    MLN 7/15/11 - A Long Night in Augusta 

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    Published on 07-16-2011 08:51 AM  Number of Views: 494 
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    Playing an eleven inning game isn't always all fun. Doing it in the second half of a double-header doesn't help. But when you consider that the game was only supposed to be seven innings? Ouch. Oh, and it was a no-hitter that was broken up by a bunt. Yea, not a great game. But the GreenJackets still got the double-header sweep. Meanwhile, Fresno goes extra innings, while San Jose won their tenth straight for the third time this season. It's Just Another Day in the Minors! ...
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    Brown Impresses in U.S. Futures Game Victory 

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    Published on 07-11-2011 01:31 AM  Number of Views: 381 
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    The Giants’ lone participant in the 2011 All-Star Futures Game used it as just another step in what has been a successful first full season.

    Gary Brown, the first round draft pick for the San Francisco Giants in 2010, was part of the U.S. team’s winning squad, going 1-for-2 with a single, and using his speed to help score an important run for the team.
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    MLN 7/9/11 - The Importance of Catching Defense 

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    Published on 07-10-2011 11:51 PM  Number of Views: 405 
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    Today's AZL Game was a lesson in what defense, especially catching defense, does for a team. In the first inning, the Giants rookies struck out twice...and both times, runners got on base, and one scored on the second strikeout, giving them all they'd need. Meanwhile, Fresno got a home run from Brandon Belt, and Richmond's doubleheader magic wore off. It's Just Another Day in the Minors!
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    MLN 7/8/11 - Another Walkoff Win 

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    Published on 07-08-2011 11:22 PM  Number of Views: 401 
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    Another day, another big home run. This time, it was by Ben Krill, who has a four-game home run streak going. He kept this one alive with an eleventh inning walkoff home run, giving the struggling Volcanoes another win. Meanwhile, San Jose gets a win at home against Bakersfield, and the GreenJackets get a big win. It's Just Another Day in the Minors!
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    MLN 7/7/11 - More Home Runs For The Farm 

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    Published on 07-07-2011 08:08 PM  Number of Views: 402 
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    Home runs were the news again. Another game-winning grand slam was hit, this time by the South Atlantic League's leading home run hitter. Meanwhile, for the second time in two days, Richmond swept a doubleheader. And in Arizona, the rookies destroyed the Cubs rookies, with two home runs by Kelby Tomlinson. It's Just Another Day in the Minors!

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    MLN 7/5/11 - Not Just Another Grand Slam 

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    Published on 07-06-2011 12:49 AM  Number of Views: 359 
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    The Giants farm system has had a lot of big home run days this past week, and a few grand slams. And they had another two grand slams today. But to change things up, there was one with a little extra pizzaz today. Francisco Peguero hit a walkoff home run to give Richmond part of a doubleheader sweep.
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    MLN 7/4/11 - Extra-Inning Fun 

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    Published on 07-05-2011 10:32 AM
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    The farm teams needed some extra time to get their wins. A pair of home runs in the eighth inning helped Fresno reach extra innings, to get a chance to win it. And in Arizona, the rookies staked themselves to a 9-0 lead, but still needed a home run in the ninth to come back and tie, and kept playing another 5 innings. It's Just Another Day in the Minors!
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