SAN FRANCISCO -- Nobody does a ceremony better than the Giants, and they certainly crushed just about every aspect of their home opener Friday afternoon.
The pre-game and in-game tributes to Willie McCovey, Peter Magowan and Hank Greenwald were wonderful. McCovey's family was handed first base by Brandon Belt. Mike Krukow read an emotional letter from Magowan.
Then there was the celebration of Bruce Bochy, who announced in February that this will be his final season. The fans plan to send him off in a way that matches all Bochy has done for them, and he received a 90-second standing ovation as players and staff members were introduced.