Filed under: Braves, Giants, MLB Playoffs, National League Division Series, Executive TakeThe NL West champion San Francisco Giants and NL wild card Atlanta Braves will square off beginning Thursday in a National League Division Series. FanHouse analyst Steve Phillips breaks down both teams heading into the series.
San Francisco Giants (92-70)
The San Francisco Giants started the season looking one way and finished looking much differently. They added 10 key players through trades and call-ups from the minor leagues. Brian Sabean, the Giants general manager, was very busy.
The Giants are still built around pitching. They enhanced their bullpen during the season. They also tried to add pieces to upgrade their offense. They needed every bit as it took a win in Game 162 to seal a playoff berth.
Starting Rotation
The Giants had the NL's second best starters' ERA. They have some of the best young arms in baseball led by two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum. They have power and balance in the rotation. Their starters pitched healthy the entire season, not one of them missing a start. In September, when they made their successful run to the postseason, the starting rotation had a 1.72 ERA, the best in baseball. They held opposing hitters to a league low .236 average on the season.
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