From the truth really is stranger than fiction department:
Rowand gives Giants a hard-nosed and upbeat presence in center field
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"He walks the walk," general manager Brian Sabean said. "He said he was going to be as outgoing as he possibly could. He's still a young guy, too, so that's what's interesting. While he's had a lot of great baseball experience, we liked him for his love of the game, his respect for the game."
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Yup, Rowand is only 31. Barely out of diapers, man. But here's the good news:
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Bochy is planning to use Rowand in the No. 5 hole of the batting order, behind new cleanup hitter Bengie Molina, who's in Bonds' old spot.
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They're letting a real man hit cleanup. .275/.309/.411 lifetime, .276/.298/.433 last year.
Watch out, National League!