San Francisco Giants Trade Rumors: 5 Sparkplugs the Giants Should Trade For

 

As July comes to a close, the San Francisco Giants find themselves with a nice lead in the National League West, as a result of their excellent pitching and anemic but timely hitting.

Still, with more than two months left in the season, the Giants brass can’t stand pat. Key . . . → Read More: San Francisco Giants Trade Rumors: 5 Sparkplugs the Giants Should Trade For

San Francisco Giants: Their Optimal Second-Half Starting Rotation

 

The fact that the San Francisco Giants finished the first half 12 games above .500 is no fluke.

Despite having the third-worst offense in the league based on runs scored and the second-worst offense based on OPS, the defending world champs went into the All-Star break in first place in . . . → Read More: San Francisco Giants: Their Optimal Second-Half Starting Rotation

Brian Wilson and the 5 San Francisco Giants All-Stars: 2nd-Half Projections

The All-Star festivities and merrymaking continue in Arizona, and the San Francisco Giantsare well represented. Just a year after winning the World Series, the defending champs sent five players to the Midsummer Classic, and for good reason.

While only closer Brian Wilson made it through fan votes alone, all five . . . → Read More: Brian Wilson and the 5 San Francisco Giants All-Stars: 2nd-Half Projections

Buster Posey: Seven Reasons the Giants Superstar Should Never Catch Again

The San Francisco Giants were two separate teams last year. Before Buster Posey joined the team on May 29, they were 25-22, in third place in the NL West, and 2.5 games back of first place. 

With the offense struggling, Posey carried the team to a playoff berth and, eventually, a . . . → Read More: Buster Posey: Seven Reasons the Giants Superstar Should Never Catch Again

San Francisco Giants: The 5 Most Unlikely Wins of 2011

While the San Francisco Giants continue to wage a bitter war for the National League West division, it’s impossible to deny that they have been one of the most exciting teams in recent memory.

Their lack of reliable hitters and excellent starting pitching, along with the league-wide drop in offensive production, have led . . . → Read More: San Francisco Giants: The 5 Most Unlikely Wins of 2011

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As July comes to a close, the San Francisco Giants find themselves with a nice lead in the National League West, as a result of their excellent pitching and anemic but timely hitting.

Still, with more than two months left in the season, the Giants brass can’t stand pat. Key trades last season brought Ramon Ramirez and Javier Lopez, relievers who helped make the Giants bullpen as dominant as it was, shutting down the best hitters in the league.

As ravaged by injuries as the Giants have been, there are several holes in the lineup, and the right trade could be just what the Giants need to start hitting and giving their pitchers the support that they need.

Of course, every transaction involves the Giants trading away players and/or taking on salary, and trading for a bat this year could require dealing away some of the Giants’ brightest prospects.

General manager Brian Sabean has announced that the Giants are looking to deal, and might even consider a rental player, but that the talent pool is thin. He also said that there is a no-trade list with “three or four” players they wouldn’t consider trading away.

Still, the Giants do have plenty of assets in the minor leagues, and they have the budget flexibility to take on salary if need be, giving them some options for trades. 

While we can’t know what will happen or who is truly on the trading block, here are five players the Giants should consider trading for at the deadline, in no particular order.

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As July comes to a close, the San Francisco Giants find themselves with a nice lead in the National League West, as a result of their excellent pitching and anemic but timely hitting.

Still, with more than two months left in the season, the Giants brass can’t stand pat. Key trades last season brought Ramon Ramirez and Javier Lopez, relievers who helped make the Giants bullpen as dominant as it was, shutting down the best hitters in the league.

As ravaged by injuries as the Giants have been, there are several holes in the lineup, and the right trade could be just what the Giants need to start hitting and giving their pitchers the support that they need.

Of course, every transaction involves the Giants trading away players and/or taking on salary, and trading for a bat this year could require dealing away some of the Giants’ brightest prospects.

General manager Brian Sabean has announced that the Giants are looking to deal, and might even consider a rental player, but that the talent pool is thin. He also said that there is a no-trade list with “three or four” players they wouldn’t consider trading away.

Still, the Giants do have plenty of assets in the minor leagues, and they have the budget flexibility to take on salary if need be, giving them some options for trades. 

While we can’t know what will happen or who is truly on the trading block, here are five players the Giants should consider trading for at the deadline, in no particular order.

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As July comes to a close, the San Francisco Giants find themselves with a nice lead in the National League West, as a result of their excellent pitching and anemic but timely hitting.

Still, with more than two months left in the season, the Giants brass can’t stand pat. Key . . . → Read More: San Francisco Giants Trade Rumors: 5 Sparkplugs the Giants Should Trade For

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file extension ppt Checking file extension xls Checking file extension doc Ending function wbga_track_internal_url: Ending function wbga_track_full_url: Ending function wbga_preg_callback: San Francisco Giants Trade Rumors: 5 Sparkplugs the Giants Should Trade For Ending function wbga_filter:

 

As July comes to a close, the San Francisco Giants find themselves with a nice lead in the National League West, as a result of their excellent pitching and anemic but timely hitting.

Still, with more than two months left in the season, the Giants brass can’t stand pat. Key . . . → Read More: San Francisco Giants Trade Rumors: 5 Sparkplugs the Giants Should Trade For

Start function wbga_filter:

 

The fact that the San Francisco Giants finished the first half 12 games above .500 is no fluke.

Despite having the third-worst offense in the league based on runs scored and the second-worst offense based on OPS, the defending world champs went into the All-Star break in first place in the NL West, with a healthy three-game lead over the upstart Arizona Diamondbacks.

Three of the Giants’ five All-Stars came from the pitching rotation, which was well-deserved. Through Wednesday’s game, the rotation has a 3.19 ERA and has earned quality starts in 65 out of their 99 starts.

Still, with the Ryan Vogelsong far outperforming expectations and the uncertainty of Jonathan Sanchez and Barry Zito, the rotation is in a bit of flux.

Here is how I see the ideal starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break.

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wbga_track_external_url: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Ending function wbga_track_full_url: /out/bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Adding onclick attribute for /out/bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Ending function wbga_preg_callback: San Francisco Giants Start function wbga_preg_callback: Array Get tracker for full url Start function wbga_track_full_url: bleacherreport.com/arizona-diamondbacks Start function wbga_is_url_internal: bleacherreport.com/arizona-diamondbacks Start function wbga_get_option: internal_domains wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 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The fact that the San Francisco Giants finished the first half 12 games above .500 is no fluke.

Despite having the third-worst offense in the league based on runs scored and the second-worst offense based on OPS, the defending world champs went into the All-Star break in first place in the NL West, with a healthy three-game lead over the upstart Arizona Diamondbacks.

Three of the Giants’ five All-Stars came from the pitching rotation, which was well-deserved. Through Wednesday’s game, the rotation has a 3.19 ERA and has earned quality starts in 65 out of their 99 starts.

Still, with the Ryan Vogelsong far outperforming expectations and the uncertainty of Jonathan Sanchez and Barry Zito, the rotation is in a bit of flux.

Here is how I see the ideal starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break.

Start function wbga_filter:

 

The fact that the San Francisco Giants finished the first half 12 games above .500 is no fluke.

Despite having the third-worst offense in the league based on runs scored and the second-worst offense based on OPS, the defending world champs went into the All-Star break in first place in . . . → Read More: San Francisco Giants: Their Optimal Second-Half Starting Rotation

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The fact that the San Francisco Giants finished the first half 12 games above .500 is no fluke.

Despite having the third-worst offense in the league based on runs scored and the second-worst offense based on OPS, the defending world champs went into the All-Star break in first place in . . . → Read More: San Francisco Giants: Their Optimal Second-Half Starting Rotation

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The All-Star festivities and merrymaking continue in Arizona, and the San Francisco Giantsare well represented. Just a year after winning the World Series, the defending champs sent five players to the Midsummer Classic, and for good reason.

While only closer Brian Wilson made it through fan votes alone, all five Giants have had first halves worth celebrating.

Starting pitchers Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and Ryan Vogelsong lead the stellar pitching staff that has kept the Giants in first place, and nobody can deny how essential their contributions have been. The Giants pitchers as a whole have a 3.20 ERA, third-best in the National League, and lead the league in strikeouts with a whopping 775 (8.1 K/9). 

Wilson, whose personality is as big as his beard, has laid down another season of ninth-inning dominance. While his 3.14 ERA falls short of his numbers last year, he is still tied for second in the league with 26 saves, and he remains a terror on the mound. 

Third baseman Pablo Sandoval, the Kung Fu Panda, was a late addition to the team, replacing the injured Placido Polanco on the All-Star roster. Despite missing six weeks when he broke a bone in his hand, Sandoval has emerged as the Giants’ most destructive and reliable hitter, running a 21-game hitting streak into the All-Star break.

While these All-Stars have led their team to a three-game lead going into the break, it remains to be seen at what level they’ll perform for the rest of the year. Here are my projections for their second-half performances.

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The All-Star festivities and merrymaking continue in Arizona, and the San Francisco Giantsare well represented. Just a year after winning the World Series, the defending champs sent five players to the Midsummer Classic, and for good reason.

While only closer Brian Wilson made it through fan votes alone, all five Giants have had first halves worth celebrating.

Starting pitchers Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and Ryan Vogelsong lead the stellar pitching staff that has kept the Giants in first place, and nobody can deny how essential their contributions have been. The Giants pitchers as a whole have a 3.20 ERA, third-best in the National League, and lead the league in strikeouts with a whopping 775 (8.1 K/9). 

Wilson, whose personality is as big as his beard, has laid down another season of ninth-inning dominance. While his 3.14 ERA falls short of his numbers last year, he is still tied for second in the league with 26 saves, and he remains a terror on the mound. 

Third baseman Pablo Sandoval, the Kung Fu Panda, was a late addition to the team, replacing the injured Placido Polanco on the All-Star roster. Despite missing six weeks when he broke a bone in his hand, Sandoval has emerged as the Giants’ most destructive and reliable hitter, running a 21-game hitting streak into the All-Star break.

While these All-Stars have led their team to a three-game lead going into the break, it remains to be seen at what level they’ll perform for the rest of the year. Here are my projections for their second-half performances.

Start function wbga_filter:

The All-Star festivities and merrymaking continue in Arizona, and the San Francisco Giantsare well represented. Just a year after winning the World Series, the defending champs sent five players to the Midsummer Classic, and for good reason.

While only closer Brian Wilson made it through fan votes alone, all five . . . → Read More: Brian Wilson and the 5 San Francisco Giants All-Stars: 2nd-Half Projections

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'/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: track_ext_links (1) Tracking external links enabled Start function wbga_get_option: prefix_ext_links wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: prefix_ext_links (/out/) Ending function wbga_track_external_url: bleacherreport.com/arizona-diamondbacks Ending function wbga_track_full_url: /out/bleacherreport.com/arizona-diamondbacks Adding onclick attribute for /out/bleacherreport.com/arizona-diamondbacks Ending function wbga_preg_callback: Arizona Start function wbga_preg_callback: Array Get tracker for full url Start function wbga_track_full_url: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Start function wbga_is_url_internal: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Start function wbga_get_option: internal_domains wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: internal_domains (giantspod.net) Checking hostname giantspod.net Ending function wbga_is_url_internal: Get tracker for external URL Start function wbga_track_external_url: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Start function wbga_get_option: track_ext_links wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: track_ext_links (1) Tracking external links enabled Start function wbga_get_option: prefix_ext_links wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: prefix_ext_links (/out/) Ending function wbga_track_external_url: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Ending function wbga_track_full_url: /out/bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Adding onclick attribute for /out/bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Ending function wbga_preg_callback: San Francisco Giants Start function wbga_preg_callback: Array Get tracker for full url Start function wbga_track_full_url: giantspod.net/2011/07/29/brian-wilson-and-the-5-san-francisco-giants-all-stars-2nd-half-projections/ Start function wbga_is_url_internal: giantspod.net/2011/07/29/brian-wilson-and-the-5-san-francisco-giants-all-stars-2nd-half-projections/ Start function wbga_get_option: internal_domains wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: internal_domains (giantspod.net) Checking hostname giantspod.net Match found, url is internal Ending function wbga_is_url_internal: 1 Get tracker for internal URL Start function wbga_track_internal_url: giantspod.net/2011/07/29/brian-wilson-and-the-5-san-francisco-giants-all-stars-2nd-half-projections/, Start function wbga_get_option: track_files wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: track_files (1) Tracking files enabled Start function wbga_get_option: track_extensions wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: track_extensions (gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc) Checking file extension gif Checking file extension jpg Checking file extension jpeg Checking file extension bmp Checking file extension png Checking file extension pdf Checking file extension mp3 Checking file extension wav Checking file extension phps Checking file extension zip Checking file extension gz Checking file extension tar Checking file extension rar Checking file extension jar Checking file extension exe Checking file extension pps Checking file extension ppt Checking file extension xls Checking file extension doc Ending function wbga_track_internal_url: Ending function wbga_track_full_url: Ending function wbga_preg_callback: Brian Wilson and the 5 San Francisco Giants All-Stars: 2nd-Half Projections Ending function wbga_filter:

The All-Star festivities and merrymaking continue in Arizona, and the San Francisco Giantsare well represented. Just a year after winning the World Series, the defending champs sent five players to the Midsummer Classic, and for good reason.

While only closer Brian Wilson made it through fan votes alone, all five . . . → Read More: Brian Wilson and the 5 San Francisco Giants All-Stars: 2nd-Half Projections

Start function wbga_filter:

The San Francisco Giants were two separate teams last year. Before Buster Posey joined the team on May 29, they were 25-22, in third place in the NL West, and 2.5 games back of first place. 

With the offense struggling, Posey carried the team to a playoff berth and, eventually, a World Series win. With Posey, the Giants went 67-48, finishing the year 92-70.

Posey was more than a spark for the Giants offense; he helped maintain the quality of their biggest strength: pitching. The Giants pitching staff finished the year with a 3.36 ERA, the best in the majors.

The staff shut out opposing teams 17 times, led the majors in strikeouts, and held opposing batters to just a .236 batting average.

In 2011, tragedy struck. With Giants fans looking forward to a full year of their young, baby-faced savior, Posey was cut down in a collision at the plate when Marlins pinch hitter Scott Cousins crashed shoulder-first into Posey, knocking him back and out of the game.

Later, X-rays showed that Posey suffered a broken fibula and torn ligaments in his ankle, and that he would require season-ending surgery. Posey has announced his intention to return to the catcher position after he recovers.

However, with the talent and value that he has as a hitter and team leader, here are seven reasons why Buster Posey should never play catcher again.

Start function wbga_in_feed Ending function wbga_in_feed: Start function wbga_track_user User not logged on Ending function wbga_track_user: 1 Calling preg_replace_callback: ]*?)href\s*=\s*['"](.*?)['"]([^>]*)>(.*?) Start function wbga_preg_callback: Array Get tracker for full url Start function wbga_track_full_url: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Start function wbga_is_url_internal: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Start function wbga_get_option: internal_domains wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: internal_domains (giantspod.net) Checking hostname giantspod.net Ending function wbga_is_url_internal: Get tracker for external URL Start function wbga_track_external_url: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Start function wbga_get_option: track_ext_links wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: track_ext_links (1) Tracking external links enabled Start function wbga_get_option: prefix_ext_links wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: prefix_ext_links (/out/) Ending function wbga_track_external_url: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Ending function wbga_track_full_url: /out/bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Adding onclick attribute for /out/bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Ending function wbga_preg_callback: San Francisco Giants Start function wbga_preg_callback: Array Get tracker for full url Start function wbga_track_full_url: bleacherreport.com/florida-marlins Start function wbga_is_url_internal: bleacherreport.com/florida-marlins Start function wbga_get_option: internal_domains wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 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The San Francisco Giants were two separate teams last year. Before Buster Posey joined the team on May 29, they were 25-22, in third place in the NL West, and 2.5 games back of first place. 

With the offense struggling, Posey carried the team to a playoff berth and, eventually, a World Series win. With Posey, the Giants went 67-48, finishing the year 92-70.

Posey was more than a spark for the Giants offense; he helped maintain the quality of their biggest strength: pitching. The Giants pitching staff finished the year with a 3.36 ERA, the best in the majors.

The staff shut out opposing teams 17 times, led the majors in strikeouts, and held opposing batters to just a .236 batting average.

In 2011, tragedy struck. With Giants fans looking forward to a full year of their young, baby-faced savior, Posey was cut down in a collision at the plate when Marlins pinch hitter Scott Cousins crashed shoulder-first into Posey, knocking him back and out of the game.

Later, X-rays showed that Posey suffered a broken fibula and torn ligaments in his ankle, and that he would require season-ending surgery. Posey has announced his intention to return to the catcher position after he recovers.

However, with the talent and value that he has as a hitter and team leader, here are seven reasons why Buster Posey should never play catcher again.

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The San Francisco Giants were two separate teams last year. Before Buster Posey joined the team on May 29, they were 25-22, in third place in the NL West, and 2.5 games back of first place. 

With the offense struggling, Posey carried the team to a playoff berth and, eventually, a . . . → Read More: Buster Posey: Seven Reasons the Giants Superstar Should Never Catch Again

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The San Francisco Giants were two separate teams last year. Before Buster Posey joined the team on May 29, they were 25-22, in third place in the NL West, and 2.5 games back of first place. 

With the offense struggling, Posey carried the team to a playoff berth and, eventually, a . . . → Read More: Buster Posey: Seven Reasons the Giants Superstar Should Never Catch Again

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While the San Francisco Giants continue to wage a bitter war for the National League West division, it’s impossible to deny that they have been one of the most exciting teams in recent memory.

Their lack of reliable hitters and excellent starting pitching, along with the league-wide drop in offensive production, have led to a very, very low-scoring environment.

Through their first 72 games, the Giants have played a shocking 30 one-run games (with a 19-11 record), as well as 11 extra-inning games (with a 7-4 record).

Still, one of the most significant features of the Giants is their ability to come from behind, which has created some pretty interesting games. In this slideshow, I would like to show you the Giants’ five most unlikely wins (in no particular order).

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While the San Francisco Giants continue to wage a bitter war for the National League West division, it’s impossible to deny that they have been one of the most exciting teams in recent memory.

Their lack of reliable hitters and excellent starting pitching, along with the league-wide drop in offensive production, have led to a very, very low-scoring environment.

Through their first 72 games, the Giants have played a shocking 30 one-run games (with a 19-11 record), as well as 11 extra-inning games (with a 7-4 record).

Still, one of the most significant features of the Giants is their ability to come from behind, which has created some pretty interesting games. In this slideshow, I would like to show you the Giants’ five most unlikely wins (in no particular order).

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While the San Francisco Giants continue to wage a bitter war for the National League West division, it’s impossible to deny that they have been one of the most exciting teams in recent memory.

Their lack of reliable hitters and excellent starting pitching, along with the league-wide drop in offensive production, have led . . . → Read More: San Francisco Giants: The 5 Most Unlikely Wins of 2011

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'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: internal_domains (giantspod.net) Checking hostname giantspod.net Ending function wbga_is_url_internal: Get tracker for external URL Start function wbga_track_external_url: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Start function wbga_get_option: track_ext_links wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: track_ext_links (1) Tracking external links enabled Start function wbga_get_option: prefix_ext_links wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: prefix_ext_links (/out/) Ending function wbga_track_external_url: bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Ending function wbga_track_full_url: /out/bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Adding onclick attribute for /out/bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-giants Ending function wbga_preg_callback: San Francisco Giants Start function wbga_preg_callback: Array Get tracker for full url Start function wbga_track_full_url: giantspod.net/2011/06/27/san-francisco-giants-the-5-most-unlikely-wins-of-2011/ Start function wbga_is_url_internal: giantspod.net/2011/06/27/san-francisco-giants-the-5-most-unlikely-wins-of-2011/ Start function wbga_get_option: internal_domains wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: internal_domains (giantspod.net) Checking hostname giantspod.net Match found, url is internal Ending function wbga_is_url_internal: 1 Get tracker for internal URL Start function wbga_track_internal_url: giantspod.net/2011/06/27/san-francisco-giants-the-5-most-unlikely-wins-of-2011/, Start function wbga_get_option: track_files wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: track_files (1) Tracking files enabled Start function wbga_get_option: track_extensions wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: track_extensions (gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc) Checking file extension gif Checking file extension jpg Checking file extension jpeg Checking file extension bmp Checking file extension png Checking file extension pdf Checking file extension mp3 Checking file extension wav Checking file extension phps Checking file extension zip Checking file extension gz Checking file extension tar Checking file extension rar Checking file extension jar Checking file extension exe Checking file extension pps Checking file extension ppt Checking file extension xls Checking file extension doc Ending function wbga_track_internal_url: Ending function wbga_track_full_url: Ending function wbga_preg_callback: San Francisco Giants: The 5 Most Unlikely Wins of 2011 Ending function wbga_filter:

While the San Francisco Giants continue to wage a bitter war for the National League West division, it’s impossible to deny that they have been one of the most exciting teams in recent memory.

Their lack of reliable hitters and excellent starting pitching, along with the league-wide drop in offensive production, have led . . . → Read More: San Francisco Giants: The 5 Most Unlikely Wins of 2011

Start function wbga_wp_footer_track: Start function wbga_get_tracker Start function wbga_in_feed Ending function wbga_in_feed: Start function wbga_track_user User not logged on Ending function wbga_track_user: 1 Start function wbga_get_option: tracking_type wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: tracking_type (1) Start function wbga_get_option: tracking_type wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: tracking_type (1) Start function wbga_get_option: account_id wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: account_id (UA-20314688-1) Start function wbga_get_option: fb_cam_tracking wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Making default options array wbga_default_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-XXXXXX-X', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => 8, 'footer_hooked' => false, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => false, 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => 1, 'fb_cam_tracking' => 0, ) Ending function wbga_get_option: fb_cam_tracking (0) Ending function wbga_get_tracker: Start function wbga_insert_html_once: footer, Footer hooked: HTML inserted: Location is FOOTER Inserting HTML End function wbga_insert_html Ending function wbga_wp_footer_track: Start function wbga_shutdown Start function wbga_in_feed Ending function wbga_in_feed: Start function wbga_track_user User not logged on Ending function wbga_track_user: 1 Footer hook was executed Start function wbga_get_option: footer_hooked wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: footer_hooked (1) Start function wbga_get_option: debug wbga_options: array ( 'internal_domains' => 'giantspod.net', 'account_id' => 'UA-20314688-1', 'enable_tracker' => true, 'track_adm_pages' => false, 'ignore_users' => true, 'max_user_level' => '8', 'footer_hooked' => true, 'filter_content' => true, 'filter_comments' => true, 'filter_comment_authors' => true, 'track_ext_links' => true, 'prefix_ext_links' => '/out/', 'track_files' => true, 'prefix_file_links' => '/download/', 'track_extensions' => 'gif,jpg,jpeg,bmp,png,pdf,mp3,wav,phps,zip,gz,tar,rar,jar,exe,pps,ppt,xls,doc', 'track_mail_links' => true, 'prefix_mail_links' => '/mailto/', 'debug' => true, 'check_updates' => true, 'version_sent' => 'wbga_version', 'advanced_config' => false, 'tracking_type' => '1', 'gad_login_email' => 'giantspod@gmail.com', 'gad_login_pass' => 'busterposey', 'gad_auth_token' => '', 'gad_account_id' => 'ga:40231832', 'gad_display_level' => 'level_8', 'gad_post_days' => '30', 'gad_cache_timeout' => '60', 'gad_goal_one' => '', 'gad_goal_two' => '', 'gad_goal_three' => '', 'gad_goal_four' => '', 'gad_dash_days' => '30', ) Ending function wbga_get_option: debug (1) -->