Giants Evoke Comparison To Dynasty Era Yankees Ahead Of Nlcs Game 1

Or as good as the New York Yankees in the throes of a dynasty?

While at first blush it might be a stretch to peg the Giants with such comparisons, it’s worth considering just how good they are as they enter the N.L. Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Saturday’s Game 1 is set for an 8:07 ET first pitch at Busch Stadium. Sporting News’ Ryan Fagan breaks down the series as a pick ’em. Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal sees it as a seven-game series and gives the edge to the Cardinals.

It’s instructive to read what Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci provides ahead of Game 1. Here’s an example:

Given they are in their fourth consecutive NLCS, the same dynasty comparison could be made of the Cardinals. They are build on the same principles.

Both the Cardinals and Giants have great histories and recent records of success. The winner will prove one thing correct: Fundamental baseball is the path to winning.

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