That's one thing about Helton, you're always aware of where he is. You talk about (San Francisco Giants slugger Barry) Bonds, and I'm telling you it's the same deal with Helton. As soon as the last out in the eighth (was made), I'm looking at the card to see where we are with Helton. That's the way it is every inning.

We talk about 'the big one' out in San Francisco.... Well the big one in America is race -- that's the San Andreas fault of this country. And to see it so vividly displayed between poverty and middle class and white and black, right out there with those people begging for water, a basic human need, and to see that in way that looks like it's racial, really rips the scab off of this country. This is the thing we don't want to face, and now we're going to have to face it.

If you have to be a one-hit wonder, then 'San Francisco' is the one to have.

San Francisco. The one team that everyone in LA hates.

The relationship between the San Francisco Giants and the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation dates back to 1997, and we are proud to be associated with such an outstanding organization. We are reminded how precious life is each time a child asks for his or her wish to be fulfilled through meeting a player or visiting the ballpark. We salute Make-A-Wish for all they have done to make a difference not only in the lives of so many children, but in all our lives as well.

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