PinnedChris HaftIt’s right time to retire for SpeierMention the name “Chris Speier” to baseball-mad youths raised in the Bay Area during the 1970s, and their memories will instantly become…3 min read·Jan 29, 2021--1--1
Chris HaftVin Scully proved that you can become the absolute best at your profession without becoming a jerk…Mind you, this didn’t stop me from being a jerk to Vin Scully. The date was July 2, 1972, which was easy to remember and look up because…3 min read·Aug 3, 2022----
Chris HaftFormer SF relief ace Jerry Johnson, 77Jerry Johnson, the San Francisco Giants’ leading relief pitcher when they captured the National League West division title in 1971, died…2 min read·Nov 15, 2021----
Chris HaftOtherwise great season devoid of late September SF versus LA dramaticsFans, we’re being robbed.5 min read·Sep 4, 2021----
Chris HaftDuffy likely to sit against GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — If the scenario could be scripted, Matt Duffy would receive a hero’s welcome from the Oracle Park patrons during Thursday…3 min read·Jun 3, 2021----
Chris HaftDuffy unlikely to face GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — If the scenario could be scripted, Matt Duffy would receive a hero’s welcome from the Oracle Park patrons during Thursday…3 min read·Jun 3, 2021----
Chris HaftYou’re still our idol, Willie — here’s wishing you a happy 90th birthday8 min read·May 6, 2021----
Chris HaftMemories of Lincecum provide perspective on MLB pitchingAs I watch Major League pitchers ply their trade, I find myself thinking a lot about Tim Lincecum.4 min read·Apr 20, 2021--1--1
Chris HaftThink of ’82 before writing off GiantsBefore the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres begin the widely anticipated flattening of the San Francisco Giants in the National…3 min read·Apr 1, 2021----