Giants bolster offensive line; ink guard Whittle
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East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Giants got a much-needed boost on the offensive line on Tuesday, re-acquiring guard Jason Whittle from Tampa Bay for an undisclosed draft choice.
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Bee Staff Writer. The last time the Giants tapped the Florida Marlins for a closer, they received a franchise-record 206 saves and three playoff appearances with Robb Nen anchoring their bullpen from 1998 to 2002.
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Once drifting in and out of the Giants&#39; bullpen like San Francisco&#39;s morning fog, reliever Jim Brower has settled into one of the bullpen&#39;s key roles -- setup -- displaying
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Winners of six games in a row, the 6-2 Giants have built momentum largely on the sturdy backs of the offensive linemen, who helped them gain 705 rushing yards in October.
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CHARLOTTE - Kurt Warner may still be the favorite to start the regular-season opener for the Giants. But Eli Manning isn&#39;t making Tom Coughlin&#39;s decision very easy.
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The play of defensive end Justin Tuck bodes well for the Giants, regardless of whether Michael Strahan returns to the team.
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The San Francisco Giants are on their best roll yet, and they finally found their new first baseman well before the trading deadline.
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The San Francisco Giants called up right-hander Brad Hennessey on Saturday and optioned reliever David Aardsma to Triple-A Fresno.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants are on the verge of signing free agent Armando Benitez -- considered one of baseball&#39;s premier closers -- to a three-year deal worth about $21 million.
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The Giants, who have filled two of their three biggest needs by signing shortstop Omar Vizquel and closer Armando Benitez, would like to take care of the third this week by signing free-agent center fielder Steve Finley.
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With the Giants on the brink of a playoff berth, the teamâs coach wanted them to file away the dreary, frustrating loss to Washington and focus on the game ahead.
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A come-from-behind victory over the Bills means the Giants will go to the playoffs for the third consecutive season and relieves the persistent pressure that follows Coach Tom Coughlin.
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The Giants may be forced to try to puncture the Baltimore Ravens' menacing and formidable defense without a sturdy lineman and a speedy receiver.
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The San Francisco Giants weren&#39;t able to add a veteran starting pitcher for the September stretch drive. The last thing they needed was to have one go down.
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After last year&#39;s stunning NL Division Series loss to the Marlins, one of the major knocks on the Giants was their relative lack of speed and their inability to put pressure on the opposing team.
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The Giants&#39; defensive problems didn&#39;t begin with the cornerbacks but they certainly culminated in their vicinity. Wherever there was a Will, it appeared, there was a nearby official signaling for a touchdown.
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When the Giants face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, the outcome may depend on how the Giantsâ aggressive defensive line performs against the Cowboysâ big and gifted offensive line.