Blueprints of a Dynasty: How the San Francisco Giants Built a Lasting Contender

Four years ago, it was hard to tell what path the San Francisco Giants were headed down.

Coming off of a 2008 season that resulted in a 72-90 record and fourth place standing in the National League West, contending for multiple World Series titles likely wasn’t part of the organization’s immediate plans.

2008 marked the second-straight year the Giants had lost 90 or more games, something that has happened only one other time since the move to San Francisco (1984-85).

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