Not sure what is head scratching about the Giants WS wins. They had the likes of Barry Zito, Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, and Mad Bum on those teams. Ryan Vogelsong was great for them in one of those seasons. Brain Wilson, Santiago Casilla, Jeremy Affeldt, and Sergio Romo in the pen. The pitching on those teams was simply incredible. Head scratching would be the Royals making two WS in a row despite teams that weren't even that great. Neither team was bad, but to make and nearly win two World Series was a bit shocking. That 2014 Royals team is probably a good reason the Giants got that 2014 title...not exactly a formidable opponent in the World Series.