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Madison Bumgarner is going to start the year in Triple-A Fresno rather than standing along the chalk line with the other Giants this Opening Day in Houston. As a Giants fan, it is disappointing because Bumgarner started out as the leading candidate for the fifth spot in the rotation after having a solid, short stint in the majors last season. In 10 innings pitched, Bumgarner posted 10 strikeouts, three walks, eight hits, and two earned runs (both on home runs). While some of Bumgarner's numbers were a bit startling (4.60 FIP, .248 BABIP), for the most part, you couldn't ask for anything more from Bumgarner in his major league debut.

Despite the solid September and the vote of confidence by Giants management this offseason, Bumgarner didn't exactly duplicate his minor league and Se ...

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Article written by Kevin O'Brien