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• Giants show frustration with MLB's slow free agency as offseason ends
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants had a general sense of dissatisfaction with the kinds of offers Harper has received as one of the best free agents in MLB history, but the list of concerns...
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 10:40 PM
• Jeff Samardzija: 'We're going to have to get arbitration moved up a year earlier and get guys to free agency earlier.'
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Giants starter Jeff Samardzija suggests moving players' arbitration eligibility up a year in order to help them reach free agency earlier, potentially restoring the...
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 6:40 PM
• A simulation has Giants signing Bryce Harper and ending up on the Yankees
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The "what ifs" of MLB free agency have made for some very interesting conversations -- especially when it comes to Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. What
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Source: Stephen Vogt, Giants close on signing minor-league contract
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi has turned to a familiar face in his quest to add catching depth.Former A's catcher
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Giants set to open spring training with plenty of positional battles
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  As the Giants look to become younger, more athletic and more versatile, we might see some roster permutations that would have looked out of whack under the previous...
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Bryce Harper odds: Bookmaker lists Giants as favorite to sign MLB star
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants entered the Bryce Harper sweepstakes about a week before pitchers and catchers were set to report. Now, a few days before,
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• As offseason comes to an end, frustration lingers for players
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO As Giants executives and the teams stars talked about Bryce Harper on Friday morning, a veteran stood in one corner of the sprawling room on the suite...
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• Source: Giants are close to a deal with veteran catcher Stephen Vogt
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Farhan Zaidi has turned to a familiar face in his quest to add catching depth. Former A's catcher Stephen Vogt is close to
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 10:40 AM
• Giants sign Stephen Vogt
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The former Brewer and Athletic missed all of last season with a shoulder injury
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 10:40 AM
• Catcher Vogt agrees to minors deal with Giants
  From the Web › ESPN
  Free-agent catcher Stephen Vogt, who didn't play last year after having shoulder surgery in May, agreed to a minor league contract with the Giants.
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 8:40 AM
• Catcher Stephen Vogt agrees to minor league deal with Giants
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Free agent catcher Stephen Vogt is returning to the Bay Area, agreeing to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants
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• Catcher Stephen Vogt agrees to minor league deal with Giants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Free agent catcher Stephen Vogt is returning to the Bay Area, agreeing to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. Vogt shared the news in a text message...
  Share • February 11, 2019 at 8:40 AM
• Steve Kerr on possibility of Bryce Harper to the Giants: 'I would love it'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Bryce Harper rumors swirled around Oracle Park this weekend after Giants CEO Larry Baer was spotted in Las Vegas, by a fan,
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 10:40 PM
• Warriors coach Kerr encourages Harper to sign with Giants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr wants Bryce Harper to join the San Francisco Giants. San Francisco are reportedly planning to offer the star free agent a...
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 10:40 PM
• Predicting the Giants' Opening Day roster
  From the Web › MLB.com
  With Spring Training set to kick off Tuesday, it feels like an opportune time to put together a way-too-early look at who might be with the Giants when they begin their...
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• Warriors coach Steve Kerr encourages Bryce Harper to sign with Giants
  From the Web › Sporting News
  "Bryce, come to the Giants!" Kerr said Sunday. "Let's go. Is that true? Is that going around? Kind of? It's exciting."
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 7:40 PM
• Steve Kerr: 'Bryce [Harper], come to the Giants. Let's go.'
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made a pitch to free agent superstar Bryce Harper to come play for the Giants.
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 6:40 PM
• Bryce Harper, please come play for the Giants: An open letter and plea
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Hey Bryce, whats ? Not 2 much here, j/c.I know you're really busy right now with the whole making a really big life decision and all,
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Giants' Jeff Samardzija says arm craving work after injuries wrecked 2018
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO There was a smile plastered to Jeff Samardzijas face Friday and Saturday, and why wouldnt there be?A year ago at this time,
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Are Brandon Belt, Giants' backup infielders being seen as outfield help?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO It was an odd scene Friday.Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi was the first to meet with reporters during the annual pre-FanFest session...
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• Brandon Beachy prepared to 'fill whatever role' for Giants in comeback
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Brandon Beachy has never pitched out of the bullpen in his MLB career. But if he he wants to make it back to the big leagues,
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Initial projection of Giants' Opening Day roster
  From the Web › MLB.com
  With Spring Training set to kick off Tuesday, it feels like an opportune time to put together a way-too-early look at who might be with the Giants when they begin their...
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 3:40 PM
• MLB hot stove: Giants to offer Bryce Harper short-term deal, report says
  From the Web › Sporting News
  The two sides met for a four-hour sit-down in Las Vegas on Monday after the Giants became the latest team to express interest in Harper.
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 1:40 PM
• Report: Giants to offer short-term deal to Bryce Harper
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  A 10-year, $300 million deal might be out of the question, but that doesn't mean the Giants are giving up on acquiring Harper this year.
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 11:40 AM
• Law's complete guide to NL West prospects
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Padres and Dodgers have bumper crops on the farm and the D-backs and Rockies have help on the way, while the Giants have their work cut out for them.
  Share • February 10, 2019 at 6:40 AM
• Source: Bryce Harper praised Buster Posey during lengthy Giants meeting
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO A few minutes before the start of FanFest on Saturday morning, Giants officials briefly were put into scramble mode. Social
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 10:40 PM
• Madison Bumgarner makes it clear he's no fan of Giants using openers
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO Madison Bumgarners teammates know the deal once the offseason comes. Hes famous among them for disappearing to his sprawling North Carolina...
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 10:40 PM
• Madison Bumgarner: 'I'm walking right out of the ballpark' if Giants use opener with ace
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Madison Bumgarner probably doesn't have much to worry about for now. Madison Bumgarner's thoughts on the opener movement that hit baseball during the 2018 season are...
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 5:40 PM
• 1 player (Bryce?) makes difference, Baer says
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Twenty-seven years after signing Barry Bonds to a then-record free-agent contract, the Giants are in the market for yet another superstar outfielder. San Francisco's...
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 5:40 PM
• Bumgarner not a fan of the opener strategy
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Madison Bumgarner has made it known he's not a fan of the "opener," a strategy of utilizing a pitcher -- usually a reliever -- to get the first few outs of a game before...
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 5:40 PM
• Giants' Buster Posey is right on schedule, pleased with how hip feels
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO In the middle of an interview Friday afternoon, Buster Posey noticed that a local cameramans microphone was slipping off a table in
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Bryce Harper-Giants signing rumors started but were quickly denied
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  If you're like most of us, you've been on the edge of your seats waiting for Bryce Harper to sign with a team -- any
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Giants remain confident in young outfield, but Farhan Zaidi wants more
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO Bruce Bochy sat in a room with Bryce Harper earlier this week, but when he settles into his office at
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Source: Harper praised Posey during lengthy meeting Monday
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO A few minutes before the start of FanFest on Saturday morning, Giants officials were briefly put into scramble mode. Social media was buzzing with rumors...
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Giants' Madison Bumgarner says he'll refuse to enter game following 'opener'
  From the Web › Sporting News
  Madison Bumgarner is known for policing the game on the field and now he's trying to control it before he even gets on it.
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 2:40 PM
• Giants eager to see Bart during spring camp
  From the Web › MLB.com
  It's been less than a year since the Giants selected Joey Bart with the second overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, but the 22-year-old catcher is already generating...
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 12:40 PM
• Buster Posey is right on schedule, pleased with how hip feels
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO In the middle of an interview Friday afternoon, Buster Posey noticed that a local cameramans microphone was slipping off a table in front of him. He...
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 10:40 AM
• Buster Posey tweaks clubs not in 'win-now' mode, lauds Giants amid Bryce Harper pursuit
  From the Web › Sporting News
  San Francisco's star catcher wishes all teams were committed to winning every year.
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 8:40 AM
• Buster Posey's praise for Giants 'win-now' approach comes at awkward time
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  San Francisco Giants star Buster Posey isn't the most outspoken athlete you'll find on social media, but he certainly had an interesting, if not awkwardly-timed thought...
  Share • February 9, 2019 at 4:40 AM
• Here are the odds for where Raiders will their play home games in 2019
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Here are the odds for where Raiders will their play home games in 2019 originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com The Raiders will play football next season -- the...
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 9:40 PM
• Report: Raiders go crawling back to Oakland, resume talks to play in Coliseum for 2019 season
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  To the surprise of no one, the Oakland Raiders' move to Las Vegas still doesn't appear to be going to plan. The Raiders have resumed talks with Oakland–Alameda...
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 9:40 PM
• Posey expects to be ready for Opening Day
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Buster Posey plans to be on the field when Giants pitchers and catchers begin their first workout at Scottsdale Stadium on Wednesday, and if his rehab from right hip...
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 5:40 PM
• Why Giants enter Bryce Harper sweepstakes with head start over suitors
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO When the Giants first started dreaming of Bryce Harper, they did so as contenders -- the three-time champs with a roster full of
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• Farhan Zaidi says there's 'mutual interest' after lengthy Bryce Harper meeting
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO Farhan Zaidi prefers not to discuss free agents, but sometimes you have no choice. When Zaidi gathered in front of reporters Friday
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• Buster Posey on Giants potentially getting Bryce Harper: 'Sign him up'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO For years, Buster Posey has been part of the recruiting process for big-time free agents. He met with Jon Lester a few
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 4:40 PM
• What advice does former Notre Dame star Jeff Samardzija have for Kyler Murray?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO Throughout the offseason, Jeff Samardzija visited Oracle Park three times a week for workouts and rehab, and twice a week he would
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• Brandon Crawford not a fan of Raiders possibly playing at Oracle Park
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO In a few days, Brandon Crawford will be out on the dirt at Scottsdale Stadium, practicing glove-flips and no-look throws to second. He might even kick a...
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• 'Mutual interest' led to Harper, Giants meeting
  From the Web › ESPN
  Free-agent slugger Bryce Harper's meeting with the Giants this week was the product of "mutual interest on both sides," new San Francisco president of baseball...
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 3:40 PM
• Zaidi: 'Mutual interest' between Giants, Harper
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi would prefer to stay mum when it comes to his forays into the free-agent market, but he realized there was no use in...
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 3:40 PM
• Giants met with Bryce Harper after sides had mutual interest
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Giants met with Bryce Harper after sides had mutual interest
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• Giants go younger so far under new executive Farhan Zaidi
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The San Francisco Giants have had a quiet offseason, aside of course from acquiring new president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi from the rival and six-time...
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 12:40 PM
• Inbox: Are Giants waiting to make big splash?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Do you think the Giants are just waiting around and could go after Bryce Harper for a big splash? Beat reporter Maria Guardado answers this question and more from...
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 11:40 AM
• Giants entered a Harper field lacking too many contenders
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO When the Giants first started dreaming of Bryce Harper, they did so as contenders, thethree-time champs with a roster full of players who could...
  Share • February 8, 2019 at 10:40 AM
• Giants go younger so far under new executive Farhan Zaidi
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Giants go younger so far under new executive Farhan Zaidi
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• 2019 Giants Position Preview: Lefty relievers to be an area of strength
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO -- This offseason has not been one for additions. Somewhat surprisingly, it also has not featured many familiar players headed out the door. The...
  Share • February 7, 2019 at 10:40 PM
• Remembering Frank Robinson, Giants skipper
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Frank Robinson's tenure as Giants manager was short but significant. He and his teams provided hope and promise when both were in short supply around Candlestick...
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• Bryce Harper Q&A: How would signing the star free agent affect Giants?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO Even in a down year, the Giants had 10 walk-off wins in 2018. This is a franchise that is familiar with the
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• Hall of Famer and former Giants manager Frank Robinson passes away at 83
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO Frank Robinson, a Hall of Fame slugger who briefly managed the Giants during a groundbreaking career, passed away Thursday. Robinson was 83...
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• Hunter Pence signs minor league contract with Rangers, returns home
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Hunter Pence is heading home. Pence, who grew up in Arlington, Texas, signed a minor league deal with the Rangers, the team announced
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• Bryce Harper would bring 'no red flags' to Giants, says Mike Krukow
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants have officially entered #MysteryTeam territory. In an offseason full of signing players like Mike Gerber and Brandon Beachy, the Giants met with
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• Mike Krukow on Frank Robinson: 'He made you better. He made you tougher.'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO -- On Opening Day of the 1983 season, Mike Krukow took the ball knowing that he was already in a hole with his manager.
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• 2019 Giants Position Preview: Lack of trades kept this group in good shape
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO This offseason has not been one for additions. Somewhat surprisingly, it also has not featured many familiar players headed out the door.The Giants spent a...
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• Giants' statement on passing of Frank Robinson
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants mourn the loss of our former manager and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who passed away today at the age of 83.
  Share • February 7, 2019 at 3:40 PM
• Zaidi: Everything on table for Giants in 2019
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Regardless of the outcome, 2019 will represent a transitional year for the Giants as they adjust to new leadership and find ways to get younger and inject more talent...
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• Frank Robinson, legend and pioneer, dies
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Frank Robinson, a trailblazing figure who was Major League Baseball's first African-American manager and one of its greatest players during a career that spanned 21...
  Share • February 7, 2019 at 2:40 PM
• Giants meet with Bryce Harper
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  This is the first report of San Francisco holding any interest in a top-level free agent this offseason.
  Share • February 7, 2019 at 11:40 AM
• Sources: Giants latest team to meet with Harper
  From the Web › ESPN
  While not considered a particularly strong fit, executives from the San Francisco Giants met with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper on Tuesday night in Las Vegas...
  Share • February 6, 2019 at 7:40 PM
• Source: Bryce Harper, Giants met this week in MLB free agency visit
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  A source has confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area that Bryce Harper met with the Giants this week, including Bruce Bochy, Farhan Zaidi and Larry Baer.
  Share • February 6, 2019 at 3:40 PM
• Giants fan first knew about Bryce Harper meeting with team in free agency
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO Giants fans have been waiting all winter for news that team executives had finally set up a meeting with Bryce Harper. Confirmation
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• MLB free agency: What would Bryce Harper do to Giants' payroll plans?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Bryce Harper was expecting to get paid big time this offseason. Well, he's still a free agent and now the Giants are talking to him.
  Share • February 6, 2019 at 3:40 PM
• Here's your guide to Giants Spring Training
  From the Web › MLB.com
  With the Giants due to report to Scottsdale, Ariz., in less than a week, here's a quick look at key dates and facts for the club's 2019 Spring Training...
  Share • February 6, 2019 at 1:40 PM
• NBC SPORTS BAY AREA ANNOUNCES 2019 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS COVERAGE
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  NBC SPORTS BAY AREA ANNOUNCES 2019 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS COVERAGE originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Network to Present 147 Regular-Season Games, 5 Spring...
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• Giants reportedly met with Bryce Harper
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Giants executives met with Bryce Harper this week, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Harper, who remains unsigned with less than a week to go until pitchers...
  Share • February 6, 2019 at 10:40 AM
• Harper, Giants Met This Week in Free Agency Visit: Source
  From the Web › NBC
  Farhan Zaidi hinted last month that the Giants could get back in on some of the bigger free agents if prices continued to drop. It appears they're now targeting the...
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• The Giants met with Bryce Harper
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  This is the first report of San Francisco holding any interest in a top-level free agent this offseason
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• MLB hot stove: Bryce Harper meeting with Giants, report says
  From the Web › Sporting News
  The Giants are the latest team making a run at Harper during the offseason.
  Share • February 6, 2019 at 9:40 AM
• MLB rumors: Bryce Harper 'back in the mix' with Giants in free agency
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants' first spring training workout for position players is in less than two weeks. Will a former NL MVP not named Buster Posey join
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• Source: Bryce Harper met with Giants this week in MLB free agency
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  A source has confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area that Bryce Harper met with the Giants this week, including Bruce Bochy, Farhan Zaidi and Larry Baer.
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• San Francisco mayor doesn't want Raiders at Oracle Park next season
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  San Francisco mayor doesn't want Raiders at Oracle Park next season originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com The Raiders are in discussions with the San Francisco...
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• Get ready to watch: MLB.TV available for 2019
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Spring Training is imminent, Opening Day is within sight and the big league season isn't complete for fans without a subscription to MLB.TV. The most comprehensive...
  Share • February 6, 2019 at 8:40 AM