1985–89: nadir and resurrection History of the San Francisco Giants

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the 1987 giants, pictured above @ candlestick, led club first postseason appearance since 1971.


the 1985 giants lost 100 games (the in franchise history) under unsuccessful rookie manager jim davenport, , owner bob lurie responded hiring al rosen general manager , roger craig field manager. rosen began in 1986 bringing promising rookies such clark , robby thompson (inspiring promotional radio jingle ya gotta watch these giants! gotta these kids!! ), , followed in 1987 canny trades stars kevin mitchell, dave dravecky, candy maldonado, , rick reuschel.


craig, renowned humm baby because said it, managed giants late 1985 1992. in first 5 full seasons giants, team had winning records. giants won 83 games in 1986 , won national league western division title in 1987, losing 1987 national league championship series injury-ridden, overachieving st. louis cardinals in 7 games. 1 bright spot in defeat slugging outfielder jeffrey leonard, named series mvp in losing effort. in leonard s own faltering words, prize money ($50,000) meant nothing him, win eluded him , team. have given going north play minnesota twins, , former teammate outfielder dan gladden, traded twins @ start of season, in 1987 world series, beat cardinals in 7 games.







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