He made
the World Series in 1998 with the Padres, one of just two appearances ever for San Diego in the Fall Classic. But with San Francisco, he won three times; 2010, 2012 and 2014. And to his credit, none of those three Giants teams were likely the "best" in baseball in those seasons.
The Rangers hoped Bochy's veteran leadership and presence would pay dividends with a young, talented roster. It seemed to. In his first year in Texas, the Rangers won the World Series. Several young players seemed to improve, and veterans got the most out of their skills. Two years later, he's out...