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SF Giants: David Villar knows third base is his in 2023
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David Villar closes 2022 with 2 homers
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SF Giants: David Villar knows third base is his in 2023
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David Villar rejoins Giants as Thairo Estrada is sent to IL
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Goldschmidt hits 2 HRs, Cardinals lose to Giants
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Giants win on Josh Hader's bases-loaded walk in ninth inning
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David Villar has memorable debut in otherwise forgettable Giants
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SF Giants' middle infield needs get more dire as Brandon Crawford
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Villar homers twice, Giants hit 7 in romp over White Sox
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Third baseman David Villar might create a tough decision for the