San Francisco Giants Player Music Special

Today's MLB Player Music Special takes us to the city by the bay otherwise known as San Francisco, home of the Giants. These guys have been very near and dear to my heart for several years and have been following them faithfully since 2008. My heart totally skips a beat every time I think of them and just seeing AT&T Park on TV and the boats lined up in McCovey Cove makes me feel like I'm in heaven. The team has been one of the top teams in baseball in the 2010's, winning 2 World Series Championships in '10 and '12, with a premiere pitching staff consisting of Matt Cain, Madison Bumgarner, and 2 time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum. With former NL MVP Buster Posey behind the plate, the team is locked and loaded for this year with the acquisitions of Michael Morse and Tim Hudson designed to stock up the lineup a bit. Here is the music that can be heard on the speakers of the park with the players personal walk up song choices:

Angel Pagan: Calle 13 - Baile De Los Pobres

The center fielder has some Latin flavored tunes in honor of his heritage as his walk up song choice. Angel was tremendous during the Giants 2012 postseason run, hitting leadoff in most of those games and being instrumental in their eventual World Series victory over the Tigers. With amazing defensive skills and a strong offensive showing at the plate, Pagan is the centerpiece of the Giants lineup and will continue to be for some time if he remains healthy.

Brandon Belt: Jay-Z - 99 Problems

The first baseman also affectionately known as "The Giraffe" has this gritty Jay-Z track and his walk up music. Belt has been gradually improving his offensive mindset at the plate, while playing a heck of a game at first base as well. I've seen Brandon come up from the very beginning, and has helped his team in more ways than one with his relentless pursuit of becoming a great major league first baseman.

Brandon Crawford: J. Cole - God's Gift

Another Brandon has some hip-hop flavor with his walk up song selection. This shaggy haired shortstop plays a great defensive game, diving right into the oncoming traffic of baseballs hit in his general direction, grabbing them down each and every time he gets it in his glove. His offensive numbers continue to improve each year and while not matching those of his fellow teammates, he knows where his strengths are and what his role is.

Buster Posey: Brantley Gilbert - Hell On Wheels

The southern charm of the catcher Posey is well represented in this Southern fried nugget right here. The Georgia native has been a fan favorite ever since arriving in 2010, helping his team win the World Series that year over the Rangers, and continually puts up terrific numbers year after year. A leg injury wiped out most of his 2011 season, but he returned the following year and won the NL MVP along with his 2nd World Series ring. Buster is the model player and a exemplary gentleman.

Hunter Pence: Justin Moore - Beer Time

The Houston, TX native and right fielder has this country number as his personal warm up track. Also known as "The Reverend", a nickname he earned during the Giants comeback victory over the Reds in the 2012 NLDS with his inspirational and motivating speech, Hunter is a true leader and carries the team on his shoulders night in and night out. With his bulbous eyes and flair for the dramatic, Pence is the player that fans will instantly love.

Madison Bumgarner: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man

MadBum has some classic rock from the south in the form of Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Bumgarner has been an integral part of the Giants rotation for a few years now, and has a tremendous ability to pitch deep into ballgames and throw hitters off balance with his extensive pitch arsenal. His humble and laid-back demeanor has made him a huge inspiration to up and coming athletes and myself included.

Ryan Vogelsong: Alter Bridge - Metalingus

Vogey has this 'song' as his entrance tune heading out to the mound. Ryan has had a fascinating journey en route to the major leagues, first pitching for the Giants in 2000, but he left and went to the Pirates and also pitched overseas in Japan as well. Returning to San Fran in 2011, he earned himself a spot in the rotation where he's been ever since, constantly honing in on his skills and reevaluating his game time and time again.

Sergio Romo: Banda MS - El Machon

The ever vibrant closer has some Latino flavor to add to his game with this entrance song choice. Romo took over the closing duties full time last year after the departure of another bearded closer, Brian Wilson. Sergio knows how to keep things loose and limber, and is ready to charge out of the gate when his time on the mound comes, and throws some serious heat to earn the save and bring his team to victory countless times.

The Giants are a team that I'll always have on their back, both figuratively and literally. San Francisco is #1 on the list of places I would like to visit, and I plan on making it my mission to getting out to AT&T Park this year and seeing where the champs play and where the hearts of true players and unbridled baseball enthusiasm reside.