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THE 3-BLOG LOUNGE: “Games behind” is one of the most clear-cut designations in sports, but in the Giants’ case, it can be deceiving. They’re 4 1/2 games out in the N.L. West, another 4 1/2 out in the …

Bruce Jenkins’ 3-Blog Lounge: Interesting contrast in superstardom. Barry Bonds, fading but gamely playing through the ravages of old age, gets the ultimate respect around the league. Alex Rodriguez, …

So I open up the Green this morning, and notice that all five teams in the NL West are separated by just 2 games. The Giants, who looked impressive in yesterday’s squishing of the Snakes, are tied for …

You ever notice how, when a team is going bad, they somehow get all better when they play the Giants? Pittsburgh had won a handful of road games all year–they come in, take 3 of 4 (and almost sweep). …