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Andres Torres had his 2010 Word Series ring stolen and the Giants made him a new one or he ordered two depending on what story you read.. either way the ring is for sale here.

http://www.goldinauctions.com/Andres-Torres-2010-San-Francisco-Giants-World-Seri-LOT9336.aspx

He bounced around and injures killed his career but man did he have a slap shot!

It seems that most player rings that end up for sale are fringe players or someone who just passed the minimum qualifications to receive a ring. But what about front office rings? I thought most of those people work in the industry forever and could keep working for as long as they want.. do they run into money troubles after they retire?

This is the patch they are wearing so..

I think the story behind Brett Hull was that he was told that he might not have a chance at making the national junior team for Canada. When the Americans heard this, they told him that he would make the team and because his mother is American, he qualifies... Not sure on Adam Deadmarsh though.

Same thing, he was cut by Team Canada and his mom was American so he was able to play.

Island Empire Methers would have been a more appropriate name

I know jack sqaut about design or companies but even I knew that was a Brandiose creation the minute I saw it.

Is it a minor league team?

It was a throwback

Might be a B or C ring,

Don't get me wrong, diamonds are nice and all, but how about some colour? The Cardinals' rings last year were beautiful, largely because of how great the red stones looked and how much they "popped".

Agree 100%

This is the replica ring they gave out..

But even with no color.. I like the 2012 ring better.

When do the San Fransico Giants get their rings?

Probably at their first home game.

Second home game, I believe.

Third Home game (Sunday Apr 7)

If its anything like last time they will drag it out as much as possible.. Banner one day, something else and then the rings.

I was watching something on NHL Network on the Eric Lindros trade and saw this..

Does anyone know what is going on ?

How could Timmy get 55 but Orel had to be 53?

Shawn Estes was already on the team and wore 55.

That's gotta be a rare shot. An AL pitcher batting pre-Interleague Play?

I wonder if this was an Exhibition game, or just some crazy late-game scenario where the DH got pinch-hit for or was unavailable or one of those deals.

It was taken at Dodger stadium, so it may have been a Angels-Dodgers two game series before the season started, which was common before interleague.

According to Baseball Reference, Abbott never made a plate appearance for the Angels, so this must have been some kind of exhibition.

Look at the dugout in the background that is Dodger Stadium

But it has to be at least the 3rd inning and there are fans there so...

I know it's variable, but do any teams have actual guidelines for retiring numbers ["official" or not], and if so what are they?

I'm pretty sure the Giants require the HOF too because I think there was some "drama" of what to do with Bonds 25, even thought it was technically already retired

Al Iafrate as a San Jose Shark

Patrick Marleu wearing #14 and the first Sharks jersey

If not for Bill Wirtz, he may have retired as a Blackhawk. My fav player of all time, Ed Belfour:

This is photoshop, he NEVER EVER EVER played for the Sharks.

WRONG

Your PS skills are amazing but I know this never happened.

If not for Bill Wirtz, he may have retired as a Blackhawk. My fav player of all time, Ed Belfour:

This is photoshop, he NEVER EVER EVER played for the Sharks.

Colorado has a thing for goalies exiting their prime (Theodore, Aebischer, Tommy Salo, Raycroft, Denis) so I guess Giggy in an Avs uniform is a no-brainer.

Raycroft had a prime?