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Giants' Joe Panik in a New York state of mind
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Despite struggles, season could be special for Panik, Giants
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Giants' Bochy sits Belt, Panik in Game 2, promises to 'mix it up
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Brotherly love pushes Giants' Panik
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Giants' Joe Panik out 6-8 weeks with thumb injury - MLB Daily Dish
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Yonkers-born Joe Panik is walk-off hero for the Giants
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Joe Panik designated for assignment, Conner Menez recalled
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I feel bad, I feel sad' — Giants part ways with Joe Panik
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San Francisco Giants Top 20 Prospects for 2013 - Minor League Ball
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Joe Panik - Wikipedia
NEW YORK (AP) — In dire need of a break, the San