The Giants completed their huge offseason Thursday, announcing a three-year deal with center fielder Denard Span, pending a physical. The deal is worth $31 million and includes performance bonuses.The former Washington National gives the Giants the third starting outfielder they have sought since addressing their rotation issues late last year. The Giants had previously given Jeff Samardzija a five-year, $90 million deal and signed Johnny Cueto to a contract that could pay him $130 million over six years. Rockslide in Yosemite Closes Highway 140 After signing Cueto in mid-December, the Giants signaled a desire to be patient and wait for the outfield market to play out. A day after Alex Gordon — a one-time target — returned to Kansas City, the Giants finally got their man.Span, 31, hit .301 last season with a .365 on-base percentage, 17 doubles, five homers and 11 steals in as many attempt — but he played just 61 games. Core muscle surgery put him on the DL to start the season and he had a left hip labrum tear repaired the first week of September, ending his final season in Washington D.C. Span told reporters that the hip procedure would require a four-to-six...
Giants Agree to 3-Year Deal With Denard Span
Published January 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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