THE SAN FRANCISCO Giants are hopeful of learning from their successful 2010 MLB World Series campaign
The Giants beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 in 2010 and are hopeful of doing the same in the best-of-seven-match World Series against the Detroit Tigers this year.
And ahead of tonight’s opener in front of their home fans at AT&T Park, San Francisco first baseman Aubrey Huff says his team are more ‘business-like’ this time around.
“2010 it was a bunch of frat guys … it seemed like it was a college atmosphere,” Huff said. ”This year’s more of a business-like type team, pretty serious. That’s really the only difference I can tell. Both have incredible heart though, both teams.”
Giants catcher Buster Posey loved the atmosphere in San Francisco during the National League Championship Series as they came from 3-1 down to beat the Arizona Cardinals 4-3. And he believes the atmosphere generated by San Francisco’s fanatical supporters will be a major advantage in game one.
“If it (the atmosphere) gets much better than these last two games here (against Arizona) then I’m excited to see it,” Posey said. ”They were rocking from pitch one the past two nights and have a deep appreciation for the passion this city has for the Giants and I’m looking forward to playing.”
Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander has won his past seven starts and the Tigers are in brilliant form. A 4-0 win over the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series has boosted their confidence and Verlander says he and his fellow pitchers are confident about their form.
“I don’t think myself nor the Tigers take anything for granted no matter who is on the mound,” Verlander said. ”I think we are more than confident and deservedly so in all four of our guys starting games.
“I think that, not just myself, but the other three guys have proven over the last couple of series is that if they can do it anybody can do it.”
This is a cracking bit of business by Munster.
Now all we need is Jack O Donoghue going the other way
Nice try Christiaan….. No.
Ye can have Copeland
Will Foley even play him ?
Loving that move. Great talent. Hopefully this will develop more of a culture of younsters moving around the provinces. JJ’s departure still stings.
Good news for Munster .. a very good signing and with Casey and Mccarthy signing individual contracts ,that looks like all Munster players signed extensions now
Am I correct in thinking this is the first good thing David Nucifora has done?
No. Once again you are incorrect
Indeed it is. Perhaps a few people will put down their pitchforks now
David Nucifora where is the backrow going the other way!
Were not overloaded in backrows. I wish ye had signed Coughlan or Butler however.
Maybe Dan Leavy should or Jordi Murphy should think about a switch up North.
Dominic Ryan is the guy who should be looking to move to another province . He’s an international but has so much competition around . VDF , Conan, Leavy , Jordi M, Heaslip, SOB , Ruddock and more coming out of the academy …
Limón – 100% agreed on Dom Ryan: a move to Ulster would be excellent for him. He is a solid player but, with the combination of established internationals and upcoming talent, he is stuck in the middle. At almost 26 it feels like his window of opportunity has passed at Leinster, but he could be great for Ulster, and Ulster for him.
Jordi Murphy is another who may find himself in that limbo soon if he is not careful. Victim of his own versatility perhaps, but at 24 he still has time to nail down a Leinster place. Ulster could be mutually beneficial for him also, though.
He’s looked good for us but, while any player with ability will obviously improve a squad, this move is better for the player, for Munster and also for Irish rugby. More please!
Ulster have an embarrassment of riches at center
This guy is really good, very disappointed Connacht didn’t get him he will be great asset to munster and Ireland but still annoyed as he will be playing against us.
Super young player, great business for munster and Ireland
Great bit of business.
Great move for him deffo will c game time. This is what provinces need to do to develop the abundance of talent we have. Ulster have more good backs and Leinster the same that should consider moving province.
And what have Munster to offer!?
Decent player, and good signing for Munster. Formerly scrum half while at Cranleigh School in Surrey so he’ll be a good decision maker, and also afford Munster some depth in more than just one position.
Good to see some movement amongst the provinces, although the fact he’s not from either province probably makes the move easier. Definitely have to stop the provinces stockpiling talent and make sure their development pathways are clear…
He is more than decent, very cross Connacht didn’t get him.
Disappointed to see Sammy Arnold leave but he has serious talent and ability and needs game time to develop into the classy centre he can be. This is what Irish rugby needs – develop from within. Best wishes Sammy and hope to see you in a white shirt again.