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Image 2 of 88 Streamers fly during the Opening Day ceremonies before the San Francisco Giants played the Arizona Diamondbacks. Streamers fly during the Opening Day ceremonies before the San Francisco Giants played the Arizona Diamondbacks. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

Image 3 of 88 Hector Sanchez waits during a review in the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics on July 7. Hector Sanchez waits during a review in the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics on July 7. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle

Image 4 of 88 Tim Lincecum heads back to the dugout after exchanging lineup cards before the throwback jerseys game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 3. Tim Lincecum heads back to the dugout after exchanging lineup cards before the throwback jerseys game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 3. Photo: Scott Cunningham / Getty Images

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Image 6 of 88 Pablo Sandoval waves in Brandon Crawford to score a run on a wild pitch by Oakland Athletics pitcher Eric O'Flaherty during the sixth inning of a Bay Bridge Series game on July 9. Pablo Sandoval waves in Brandon Crawford to score a run on a wild pitch by Oakland Athletics pitcher Eric O'Flaherty during the sixth inning of a Bay Bridge Series game on July 9. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

Image 7 of 88 Buster Posey watches from the dugout during a game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 17. Buster Posey watches from the dugout during a game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 17. Photo: Christian Petersen / Getty Images

Image 8 of 88 Shortstop Brandon Crawford watches as an infield hit by D.J. LeMahieu of the Rockies bounces above his head at Coors Field on September 3. Shortstop Brandon Crawford watches as an infield hit by D.J. LeMahieu of the Rockies bounces above his head at Coors Field on September 3. Photo: Justin Edmonds / Getty Images

Image 9 of 88 Arizona Diamondbacks' Mark Trumbo slides into second beneath Joe Panik after being forced out. Arizona Diamondbacks' Mark Trumbo slides into second beneath Joe Panik after being forced out. Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

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Image 11 of 88 Gregor Blanco, Brandon Crawford and Travis Ishikawa are welcomed back to the dugout after all three scored on a three-run home run by Ishikawa against the Dodgers on September 12. Gregor Blanco, Brandon Crawford and Travis Ishikawa are welcomed back to the dugout after all three scored on a three-run home run by Ishikawa against the Dodgers on September 12. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

Image 12 of 88 Hunter Pence celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 21. Hunter Pence celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 21. Photo: Justin Edmonds / Getty Images

Image 13 of 88 Madison Bumgarner hits a grand slam off Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa on April 11. Madison Bumgarner hits a grand slam off Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa on April 11. Photo: Eric Risberg / Associated Press

Image 14 of 88 Hector Sanchez is mobbed by teammates after driving in the game-winning run during the 12th inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 16. Hector Sanchez is mobbed by teammates after driving in the game-winning run during the 12th inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 16. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press

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Image 16 of 88 Pablo Sandoval wears a pair of lucky cowboy boots courtesy of Madison Bumgarner in the dugout on May 29. Pablo Sandoval wears a pair of lucky cowboy boots courtesy of Madison Bumgarner in the dugout on May 29. Photo: Jeff Roberson / Associated Press

Image 17 of 88 Angel Pagan celebrates with Joaquin Arias after taking a 5-4 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 10th inning at Dodger Stadium on May 11. Angel Pagan celebrates with Joaquin Arias after taking a 5-4 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 10th inning at Dodger Stadium on May 11. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 18 of 88 Jake Peavy reacts after being taken out of the game during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 16. Jake Peavy reacts after being taken out of the game during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 16. Photo: Ralph Freso / Getty Images

Image 19 of 88 Shortstop Brandon Crawford is beat to second by Yasiel Puig during the first inning on September 12. Shortstop Brandon Crawford is beat to second by Yasiel Puig during the first inning on September 12. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

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Image 21 of 88 Sergio Romo reacts to a double play which ended the tenth inning. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-4 in ten innings on April 13, 2014 at AT&T Park. Sergio Romo reacts to a double play which ended the tenth inning. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-4 in ten innings on April 13, 2014 at AT&T Park. Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle

Image 22 of 88 Brandon Crawford makes a play on a ball hit in the infield by the Marlins on May 18. Brandon Crawford makes a play on a ball hit in the infield by the Marlins on May 18. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle

Image 23 of 88 Hanley Ramirez attempts to score past catcher Buster Posey in the fifth inning of a game on July 27. Hanley Ramirez attempts to score past catcher Buster Posey in the fifth inning of a game on July 27. Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

Image 24 of 88 Shortstop Brandon Crawford greets right fielder Hunter Pence after the Giants' 9-0 shutout of the New York Mets on Aug. 3. Shortstop Brandon Crawford greets right fielder Hunter Pence after the Giants' 9-0 shutout of the New York Mets on Aug. 3. Photo: Kathy Willens / Associated Press

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Image 26 of 88 Pitcher George Kontos congratulates Madison Bumgarner on becoming the Giants' left-handed single-season strikeout leader. He clinched the honor against the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 12. Pitcher George Kontos congratulates Madison Bumgarner on becoming the Giants' left-handed single-season strikeout leader. He clinched the honor against the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 12. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

Image 27 of 88 Manager Bruce Bochy argues with home plate umpire Angel Hernandez over a balk called on his pitcher Jean Machi on July 8. Manager Bruce Bochy argues with home plate umpire Angel Hernandez over a balk called on his pitcher Jean Machi on July 8. Photo: Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images

Image 28 of 88 Ryan Vogelsong pitches against the Chicago White Sox at AT&T Park on August 12. Ryan Vogelsong pitches against the Chicago White Sox at AT&T Park on August 12. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

Image 29 of 88 National League All-Star Tim Hudson sits with his daughter during the Home Run Derby at Target Field. National League All-Star Tim Hudson sits with his daughter during the Home Run Derby at Target Field. Photo: Elsa / Getty Images

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Image 31 of 88 Manager Bruce Bochy takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after the game against the Washington Nationals on August 22. Manager Bruce Bochy takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after the game against the Washington Nationals on August 22. Photo: Greg Fiume / Getty Images

Image 32 of 88 Michael Morse slides into home against the Minnesota Twins in the third game of the series on May 25, 2014 at AT&T Park. Michael Morse slides into home against the Minnesota Twins in the third game of the series on May 25, 2014 at AT&T Park. Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle

Image 33 of 88 Madison Bumgarner fields and throws a grounder to first base for the out during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 12. Madison Bumgarner fields and throws a grounder to first base for the out during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 12. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

Image 34 of 88 Tim Hudson pitches during the 4th inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 9. Tim Hudson pitches during the 4th inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 9. Photo: Jamie Squire / Getty Images

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Image 36 of 88 Hunter Pence is tagged out at home plate by Chicago White Sox' Tyler Flowers in the first inning on Aug. 12. Hunter Pence is tagged out at home plate by Chicago White Sox' Tyler Flowers in the first inning on Aug. 12. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

Image 37 of 88 Pitcher Tim Lincecum is mobbed by teammates after he pitched a no hitter against the San Diego Padres on June 25. Pitcher Tim Lincecum is mobbed by teammates after he pitched a no hitter against the San Diego Padres on June 25. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / San Francisco Chronicle

Image 38 of 88 Michael Morse reacts to his game-tying solo home run in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres on July 5. Michael Morse reacts to his game-tying solo home run in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres on July 5. Photo: Don Boomer / Associated Press

Image 39 of 88 Buster Posey waits to tag out Chicago White Sox' Jordan Danks in 10th inning on August 12. Buster Posey waits to tag out Chicago White Sox' Jordan Danks in 10th inning on August 12. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

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Image 41 of 88 Brandon Hicks, center, celebrates with Angel Pagan and other teammates after hitting the game-winning three-run homer off Cleveland Indians' Cody Allen in the ninth inning on April 27. Brandon Hicks, center, celebrates with Angel Pagan and other teammates after hitting the game-winning three-run homer off Cleveland Indians' Cody Allen in the ninth inning on April 27. Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

Image 42 of 88 Angel Pagan dives back to third after advancing from first on a Joe Panik double against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 2 in Denver. Angel Pagan dives back to third after advancing from first on a Joe Panik double against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 2 in Denver. Photo: Jack Dempsey / Associated Press

Image 43 of 88 Michael Morse smiles as he stands on second base after driving in three runs on a double. The San Francisco Giants swept the Minnesota Twins in the third game of the series 8-1 on May 25. Michael Morse smiles as he stands on second base after driving in three runs on a double. The San Francisco Giants swept the Minnesota Twins in the third game of the series 8-1 on May 25. Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle

Image 44 of 88 Tim Lincecum goes tumbling past first base after taking a throw from first baseman Brandon Belt against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 11. Tim Lincecum goes tumbling past first base after taking a throw from first baseman Brandon Belt against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 11. Photo: Eric Risberg / Associated Press

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Image 46 of 88 Angel Pagan gestures after being tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks' Didi Gregorius on an attempted steal of second base on Sept. 10. Angel Pagan gestures after being tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks' Didi Gregorius on an attempted steal of second base on Sept. 10. Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

Image 47 of 88 Milwaukee Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado watches as Pablo Sandoval crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run on Aug. 6. Milwaukee Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado watches as Pablo Sandoval crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run on Aug. 6. Photo: Morry Gash / Associated Press

Image 48 of 88 Tim Hudson cools off in the dugout after working the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 1. Tim Hudson cools off in the dugout after working the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 1. Photo: Jeff Roberson / Associated Press

Image 49 of 88 Pablo Sandoval catches a line drive off the bat of Pittsburgh Pirates' Vance Worley on July 28. Pablo Sandoval catches a line drive off the bat of Pittsburgh Pirates' Vance Worley on July 28. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

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Image 51 of 88 Buster Posey hits the game-winning two-run home run in 9th inning against the Colorado Rockies on August 27. Buster Posey hits the game-winning two-run home run in 9th inning against the Colorado Rockies on August 27. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

Image 52 of 88 San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford, center, celebrates scoring along with Hector Sanchez, left, and Gregor Blanco, right, on the double by Hunter Pence during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. The Giants won 3-1. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) less San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford, center, celebrates scoring along with Hector Sanchez, left, and Gregor Blanco, right, on the double by Hunter Pence during the ninth inning of a baseball game, ... more Photo: Chris Szagola / Associated Press

Image 53 of 88 Hunter Pence scores on a wild pitch by pitcher Alfredo Figaro in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on August 31. Hunter Pence scores on a wild pitch by pitcher Alfredo Figaro in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on August 31. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle

Image 54 of 88 Hunter Pence stands in the batter's box during a 9-3 win over the San Diego Padres on September 28. Hunter Pence stands in the batter's box during a 9-3 win over the San Diego Padres on September 28. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

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Image 56 of 88 Angel Pagan celebrates after scoring on Buster Posey's sacrifice fly against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning on June 14. Angel Pagan celebrates after scoring on Buster Posey's sacrifice fly against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning on June 14. Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press

Image 57 of 88 Jake Peavy reacts after Colorado Rockies' D.J. LeMahieu was called safe at the plate on a single by Charlie Blackmon during the seventh inning of a game on Aug. 25. Jake Peavy reacts after Colorado Rockies' D.J. LeMahieu was called safe at the plate on a single by Charlie Blackmon during the seventh inning of a game on Aug. 25. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press

Image 58 of 88 Madison Bumgarner hugs Ryan Vogelsong while celebrating 3-2 win over Washington Nationals in Game 4 of National League Divisional Series. Madison Bumgarner hugs Ryan Vogelsong while celebrating 3-2 win over Washington Nationals in Game 4 of National League Divisional Series. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

Image 59 of 88 Gregor Blanco heads to the dugout after striking out against Pittsburgh's Francisco Liriano to end 3rd inning at AT&T Park on July 29. Gregor Blanco heads to the dugout after striking out against Pittsburgh's Francisco Liriano to end 3rd inning at AT&T Park on July 29. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

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Image 61 of 88 Pablo Sandoval stands in the on deck circle during Game 3 of the NLDS at AT&T Park while the panda fans look on. Pablo Sandoval stands in the on deck circle during Game 3 of the NLDS at AT&T Park while the panda fans look on. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle

Image 62 of 88 Buster Posey heads towards the batter's box during Game 1 of the NLCS at Busch Stadium. Buster Posey heads towards the batter's box during Game 1 of the NLCS at Busch Stadium. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

Image 63 of 88 Brandon Belt is seen during battling practice at AT&T Park on Oct. 18. Brandon Belt is seen during battling practice at AT&T Park on Oct. 18. Photo: Stephen Lam / Special to The Chronicle

Image 64 of 88 Giants Gregor Blanco hangs on to a Matt Holliday fly ball in the fifth inning during Game 5 of the NLCS. Giants Gregor Blanco hangs on to a Matt Holliday fly ball in the fifth inning during Game 5 of the NLCS. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

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Image 66 of 88 Brandon Crawford steps over Tommy Medica after completing a double play in the seventh inning against the Padres at AT&T Park on June 23. Brandon Crawford steps over Tommy Medica after completing a double play in the seventh inning against the Padres at AT&T Park on June 23. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle

Image 67 of 88 San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence catches sinking line drive off the bat of Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain for second out of 9th inning during Giants' 11-4 win in Game 4 of the World Series. San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence catches sinking line drive off the bat of Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain for second out of 9th inning during Giants' 11-4 win in Game 4 of the World Series. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

Image 68 of 88 Hunter Pence scores the go-ahead run on a suicide squeeze in the seventh inning against the Padres at AT&T Park on September 25. The Giants clinched a Wild Card berth in the playoffs earlier in the day. Hunter Pence scores the go-ahead run on a suicide squeeze in the seventh inning against the Padres at AT&T Park on September 25. The Giants clinched a Wild Card berth in the playoffs earlier in the day. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle

Image 69 of 88 The San Francisco Giants play the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 5 of NLCS at AT&T Park. The San Francisco Giants play the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 5 of NLCS at AT&T Park. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

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Image 71 of 88 Madison Bumgarner is seen in the seventh inning during Game 5 of the World Series at AT&T Park. Madison Bumgarner is seen in the seventh inning during Game 5 of the World Series at AT&T Park. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

Image 72 of 88 Buster Posey carries his son, Lee, on a victory lap after Game 5 of the NLCS. Buster Posey carries his son, Lee, on a victory lap after Game 5 of the NLCS. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

Image 73 of 88 Giants Michael Morse rounds the bases on a solo homer in the eighth inning during Game 5 of the NLCS. Giants Michael Morse rounds the bases on a solo homer in the eighth inning during Game 5 of the NLCS. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

Image 74 of 88 Travis Ishikawa rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3, sending the Giants to the World Series. Travis Ishikawa rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3, sending the Giants to the World Series. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

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Image 76 of 88 Travis Ishikawa rounds the bases after hitting the game-winning three-run homer in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the NLCS. Travis Ishikawa rounds the bases after hitting the game-winning three-run homer in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the NLCS. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

Image 77 of 88 Travis Ishikawa gets a hug in the Giants clubhouse after Game 5 of the NLCS. Travis Ishikawa gets a hug in the Giants clubhouse after Game 5 of the NLCS. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

Image 78 of 88 Brandon Belt runs into Madison Bumgarner after retrieving a Salvador Perez grounder in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the World Series. Brandon Belt runs into Madison Bumgarner after retrieving a Salvador Perez grounder in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the World Series. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

Image 79 of 88 Madison Bumgarner acknowledges the crowd after a 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals in Game 5 of the World Series at AT&T Park. Madison Bumgarner acknowledges the crowd after a 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals in Game 5 of the World Series at AT&T Park. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

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Image 81 of 88 Joe Panik flips the ball from his glove to Brandon Crawford on a double play in the third inning of Game 7 of the World Series. Joe Panik flips the ball from his glove to Brandon Crawford on a double play in the third inning of Game 7 of the World Series. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

Image 82 of 88 Hunter Pence and Pablo Sandoval celebrate scoring on Juan Perez's triple in the 8th inning of 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals in Game 5 of the World Series. Hunter Pence and Pablo Sandoval celebrate scoring on Juan Perez's triple in the 8th inning of 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals in Game 5 of the World Series. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

Image 83 of 88 Buster Posey hugs Madison Bumgarner after the Giants defeated the Royals in Game 7 of the World Series. Buster Posey hugs Madison Bumgarner after the Giants defeated the Royals in Game 7 of the World Series. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

Image 84 of 88 Madison Bumgarner and manager Bruce Bochy embrace after the Giants defeated the Royals 3-2 to win the World Series. Madison Bumgarner and manager Bruce Bochy embrace after the Giants defeated the Royals 3-2 to win the World Series. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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Image 86 of 88 Madison Bumgarner waves during World Series Parade on Market Street. Madison Bumgarner waves during World Series Parade on Market Street. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

Image 87 of 88 Madison Bumgarner takes in the scene as his float makes its way past hundreds of thousands of spectators during the World Series Parade celebrating the victorious San Francisco Giants on Halloween. Madison Bumgarner takes in the scene as his float makes its way past hundreds of thousands of spectators during the World Series Parade celebrating the victorious San Francisco Giants on Halloween. Photo: Leah Millis / The Chronicle