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The 2012 season saw the giants lose closer brian wilson to injury in april. The giants have plenty of time to find bruce bochys successor, so their focus is on the upcoming season. With 73 victories this year, the giants have now posted a winning record in 11 straight seasons 20042014 a franchise record. They joined the nl west following the establishment of divisions within the league in 1969. Test your knowledge of the giants in the record books. On august 8, 2007, barry bonds joined the pantheon of the baseball gods by hitting his 756th homer, passing the legendary hank aaron to take over perhaps major league baseballs most hallowed record.
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