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Column: Surprising Giants win 2nd title in 3 years
The San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) |
DETROIT — It ended exactly the way it should have, with the Triple Crown winner frozen at the plate. Miguel Cabrera was so focused on a slider that his bat never moved as a fastball zoomed by for a called third strike. What made it even more fitting is that Sergio Romo, the guy who threw it, has been San Francisco's closer for all of two months.
Anyone who predicted the World Series would end in a sweep must have had it the other way around. The bookmakers in Vegas certainly did. But the improbable has been the Giants' calling card all postseason.
In all, they faced six elimination games and won every one. Down 0-2 in a best-of-five against Cincinnati, San Francisco became the first team to sweep the next three on the road. Down 1-3 against St. Louis in the championship series, they won their next three and the National League pennant.
Then came four straight against a loaded Tigers team, sealed when closer Romo outfoxed Cabrera, the most fearsome hitter in Detroit's loaded lineup, to get the final out in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday night for a 4-3 win.
"He just knew that Cabrera was looking for a slider," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said afterward, "and he commands his fastball so well."
In a somber Tigers locker room afterward, Cabrera acknowledged as much.
"I didn't think he was going to throw the fastball," he said. "But he got me with it."
Exactly how the Giants locked up their second title in the last three years is likely to be the subject of much conjecture. Moments before Bochy paraded down the hallway of the visiting clubhouse with the gold trophy held aloft, Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti ducked almost unnoticed into a side room with a blue binder pressed closely to his chest, shielding it against the champagne being sprayed on all sides.
When someone called after him for a look, Righetti didn't even bother to turn around. It might be easier to get your hands on state secrets than the blueprint Bochy and his staff put together to limit Cabrera and the rest of the Tigers to a measly .159 batting average over the course of four games — the lowest in a World Series in 43 years. As if that wasn't bad enough, the Giants weren't letting much slip, either, about how their own hitters steadily chipped away at Detroit's rock-solid rotation and bullpen for just enough runs to win.
"Slingshots and rocks," third base coach Tim Flannery cackled in that same crowded hallway. "That's what we come to play with."
There were a few times this season when everything else about the Giants seemed just that improvised. When closer Brian Wilson went down, Bochy employed a bullpen by committee for most of the summer. Romo got his first save in early June, but didn't lock down the role until late August.
Even the regular lineup was in a state of flux through much of July. Marco Scutaro and Hunter Pence arrived just ahead of the trading deadline, but played defense immediately like they'd been there for years.
In Scutaro's case, nothing could be further from the truth. He was one of the guys featured in a 2005 documentary titled "A Player to Be Named Later," and San Francisco was his sixth major club in the last 10 years. But his new teammates made room for him so quickly, both on the field and inside the clubhouse, that he immediately felt at home.
"We put guys in different roles, nobody ever said a word, complained or anything, and that's the only way it got done," Bochy said. "They set aside their own agenda and asked what's best for the club."
As if to prove that point, Scutaro combined with the guy whose job he took at second base to score the winning run. Beginning the 10th inning, Tigers reliever Phil Coke had struck out all seven batters he'd faced up to that point in the series. But Ryan Theriot lofted a single into short right, then took second on a sacrifice bunt. One batter later, Scutaro coolly worked the count to 3-1.
In the Giants dugout, meanwhile, his teammates barely knew whether to cheer or keep quiet. Scutaro had repaid their support all postseason, delivering so many clutch hits before, they were almost afraid to plead for one more.
"You worried when guys like that come up," Giants starter Matt Cain recalled. "You worry that maybe you've used them all up."
Not quite. Scutaro lined a soft single back up the middle.
"He had another one," Cain marveled afterward, "the biggest one left."
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Kaanapali Beach
On the beach in Maui, this all-suite resort is within easy reach of West Maui Beach, 4 miles from historic Lahaina, and within 5 miles of the championship golf courses at Kaanapali and Kapalua.
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The resort is centered around a 1-acre freeform-pool complex with rock gardens and waterfalls, waterslide, spa tub, and sundeck. Additional attractions include ocean-side massage and poolside dining.
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Kaanapali Beach Club Resort's spacious suites feature kitchenettes, private lanais, living rooms with sofa beds and dining areas, and ocean or resort views. Some suites feature jetted tubs.
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- The hotel will be renovating from 15 July 2013 to 1 December 2013 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
- Lobby
- Parking area
Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Hotel Amenities
- General
The all-suite Kaanapali Beach Club is on North Kaanapali Beach, 1 mile from Whalers Village shopping, 2 miles from Kaanapali's golf courses, and 5 miles from Kapalua's courses.
In addition to the pool and beach, recreational options include an 18-hole miniature-golf course (surcharge) and a fitness center. The resort presents weekly stargazing sessions with telescopes (surcharge). The daily activities program (surcharge) for children 5–12 features cultural and outdoor activities such as hula dancing and koi feeding.
Additional highlights include an on-site sundry store, a beauty salon, and a wedding gazebo. An activity center features wellness activities such as tai chi and yoga classes, as well as children's activities such as lei making (surcharges may apply). The hotel caters to couples and families.
- Free valet parking
- Arcade/game room
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 413
- Number of floors - 12
- ATM/banking
- Audiovisual equipment
- Banquet facilities
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Medical assistance available
- Multilingual staff
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Garden
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Snack bar/deli
- Security guard
- Self parking
- Spa tub
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
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- Room Amenities
- Cable TV service
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen linens (dishtowels, sponges, etc.)
- Mountain view
- Ocean view
- Pool view
- Sofa bed size
- DVD player
- Cooking facilities
- Private bathroom
- Pay movies
- CD player
- Lanai
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Climate control
- Voice mail
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Makeup/shaving mirror
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Daily housekeeping
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Window opens
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Dining
Ohana Grill & Bar - Located poolside. Lunch menu of salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and burgers. Light-dinner menu includes stir fries, fajitas, chicken dishes. Cocktails, live Hawaiian music. Open mid-morning to mid-evening.
Lion's Den - Poolside spot for coffee, pastries, smoothies, snacks, ice cream, and soda to go.
- Recreation
The freeform pool includes a 24-foot water slide, a sundeck, and a spa tub. Sandy North Kaanapali Beach offers great walking and limited snorkeling opportunities. Kaanapali Beach Club rents kayaks, boogie boards, and other gear. An 18-hole miniature-golf course (surcharge) and a fitness center are also on site. Yoga classes are offered for a surcharge. Guests can sometimes spot whales from the resort grounds from around mid-December to mid-May.
The golf courses of Kaanapali are two miles south of this Maui resort. Five miles north, Kapalua offers three renowned courses and a golf academy. Other West Maui activities include skydiving, parasailing, mountain hikes, and boating.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Bird watching on site
- Fishing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Swimming on site
- Whale-watching on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 10 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets not allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
Caters to couples
Caters to families
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
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Hotel resort fee inclusions (may be listed elsewhere in this description as complimentary or available for a surcharge):- Fitness center access
- Internet access (may be limited)
- Phone calls (may be limited)
- Self parking
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.- Breakfast fee: USD 15.00 per person (approximately)
- Late check-out fee: USD 200.00
- Deposit: USD 100 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.


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Mary-Kate and Ashley's Guide To Wearing Black
As if we need another reason to adore the trendsetting twins, today we take notes from the stylish sisters on ways to wear basic black clothing. Because let's be honest: they nail it every time. From their signature oversized outerwear to simple black skinny jeans, both Olsens know how to pull off a good black-on-black ensemble.
We gathered 10 great examples of how Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen wear basic, but never boring, black clothes. Click through the slideshow and let the designer duo inspire your next outfit or two.
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You can never go wrong with a structured blazer and fitted pant combo. Here Mary-Kate paired a black blazer with Textile Elizabeth and James Cooper Jeans ($218) in Midnight, for an effortlessly solid outfit.
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There it is, the signature oversized outerwear look that we always associate with the Olsens! Mary-Kate took an edgier approach to wearing black basics, pairing overly distressed jeans and black pointy-toe heels for the perfect night-on-the-town look.
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The key to wearing all black during the evening, is to always have a talking point. Take Ashley's The Row Rebby Coat ($4,900) as an example. The fur collar adds an exciting detail to her formal evening look.
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Wearing black while traveling is always the right answer, as evidenced by Ashley's look. She paired a solid black sweater with faded cropped jeans for a comfortable yet stylish look. Her black The Row loafers add a polished touch to her casual airport ensemble.
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Leaving London's Arts club with Ashley, Mary-Kate debuted yet another covetable head-to-toe black outfit while carrying a gorgeous bag from The Row. Here's an unexpected but totally chic tip: Pair knit socks with your evening pumps for an extra dose of attention.
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Both simple and cool, the trendsetter took a ladylike approach to this all-black ensemble. The jacket lends a charming touch with its peter pan collar and cropped sleeves, paired with her signature black skinny jeans and bold black frames.
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