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• MySpace Tom offers to pay for the Giants to keep pitcher
  From the Web › USA Today
  Lincecum is now a free agent.       
  Share • January 27, 2016 at 9:40 AM
• MySpace co-founder offers to pay Giants if they keep Tim Lincecum
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  From Yahoo Sports: Tom Anderson, the co-founder of MySpace, wants to harken back to the days MySpace ruled the internet and Lincecum's ERA was around 2.50.
  Share • January 27, 2016 at 8:40 AM
• MySpace's founder offers to pay Tim Lincecum's salary if the Giants sign him
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Remember MySpace? Man, that was wild.
  Share • January 27, 2016 at 7:40 AM
• Beede, Arroyo among Giants' camp invites
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants have extended non-roster invitations for Major League Spring Training to 21 players, including right-hander Tyler Beede and shortstop Christian...
  Share • January 26, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Beede, Arroyo among Giants non-roster invitees
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Christian Arroyo, one of the top shortstop prospects in the minors, is one of seven infielders invited to Giants camp...
  Share • January 26, 2016 at 1:40 PM
• Former All-Star Ricky Romero among 21 non-roster invitees to Giants camp
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Share • January 26, 2016 at 1:40 PM
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• Giants' golf outing set for Monday in Napa
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Wednesday is the deadline to sign up for one of the few remaining spots in next Monday's Giants Napa Golf Outing, presented by Compadres Rio Grille and the Meritage...
  Share • January 25, 2016 at 6:40 PM
• Meet the guy who helped ignite a baseball spark in Giants' Hunter Pence
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants outfielder Hunter Pence honors the baseball facility owner who once gave him a glove when times were tough.
  Share • January 25, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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• Krukow gets nostalgic, doubts Lincecum returns to Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Mike Krukow wants Tim Lincecum to be wearing orange and black in 2016, but he doesn't see it happening...
  Share • January 25, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• The Giants are keeping in touch with Tim Lincecum
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Giants GM Bobby Evans acknowledged to the San Francisco Chronicle that he has maintained contact with free agent Tim Lincecum. Everyone has focused so much on the...
  Share • January 25, 2016 at 11:40 AM
• Resurgent Richmond affiliate supplies studs, lessons
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A quick look back at last year's exploits of the Giants' Double-A Richmond affiliate gives them more reason to look forward to the near future. They went from a 3-17...
  Share • January 22, 2016 at 7:40 PM
• Samardzija: Giants fans will enjoy watching 'cinematic' Cueto
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  When Jeff Samardzija was playing for the Cubs, he saw a lot of Johnny Cueto up close and personal...
  Share • January 22, 2016 at 11:40 AM
• Garcia makes MLB Pipeline's Top 10 Catching Prospects list
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Cubs prospect Willson Contrerast, a converted catcher coming off a breakout campaign in Double-A, leads the 2016 Top 10 Catching Prospects list, while Yankees slugger...
  Share • January 21, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• Bochy a candidate for Cal League Hall of Fame
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Giants manager Bruce Bochy has been selected for an online fan vote that will determine the 15th and final member of the California League's inaugural Hall of Fame...
  Share • January 21, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Report: Giants give C Kottaras minor league deal, spring training invite
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training next month, the Giants made a move on Thursday to increase their depth.
  Share • January 21, 2016 at 12:40 PM
• For this year only, Trade Deadline to be Aug. 1
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The non-waiver Trade Deadline this season will be moved to Aug. 1 from the traditional July 31 -- which in 2016 falls on a Sunday.
  Share • January 21, 2016 at 12:40 PM
• Inbox: What can Giants expect from Cueto?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Do the Giants feel comfortable that they are getting the good Johnny Cueto, and not the Cueto who struggled at times in Kansas City? Chris Haft opens up the Giants...
  Share • January 20, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• Ishikawa getting a fresh start with Seattle
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Next month, Travis Ishikawa will continue his series of fresh starts when he reports to Spring Training with the Mariners. Since his stretch of 10 consecutive seasons In...
  Share • January 19, 2016 at 6:40 PM
• Ex-Giant Sanchez wins winter league Comeback award
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Pitching in his native Puerto Rico this winter, former Giants starter Jonathan Sanchez, was named Comeback Player of the Year Monday.
  Share • January 19, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Krukow: If Belt, Giants go to arbitration, 'impossible not to have hard feelings'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  What does it feel like for a player sitting in the arbitration room? Mike Krukow explains...
  Share • January 19, 2016 at 10:40 AM
• Baer: Giants against having DH in National League
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  On Monday, Giants CEO Larry Baer addressed the recently reignited debate surrounding the addition of the DH in the National League...
  Share • January 18, 2016 at 7:40 PM
• Report: Giants bring back former top prospect, add ex-A's pick
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  With their major league roster pretty much set, the Giants reportedly added three former prospects on minor league deals.
  Share • January 17, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Report: Mariners agree to minor league deal with Ishikawa
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Forever remembered by Giants fans for his walk-off home run in Game 5 of the 2014 NLCS, Travis Ishikawa is reportedly headed for the AL West.
  Share • January 16, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• Late, great scout Genovese eulogized in LA
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The late super scout George Genovese helped sign 44 big league players, who hit 3,344 homers, in Genovese's long career for the Giants and Dodgers. Ten of his signees...
  Share • January 16, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• AP source: Royals, Ian Kennedy reach 5-year, $70M deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Royals and pitcher Ian Kennedy agreed to a $70 million, five-year deal Saturday that includes an opt-out after the first two years, a person familiar with the...
  Share • January 16, 2016 at 10:40 AM
• Giants exchange arbitration figures with Brandon Belt, George Kontos
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Share • January 15, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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• Belt, Kontos exchange figures with Giants
  From the Web › MLB.com
  First baseman Brandon Belt and right-hander George Kontos met with the expected differences of value Friday when they continued the salary arbitration process by...
  Share • January 15, 2016 at 6:40 PM
• Giants, Belt exchange arbitration figures
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  First baseman Brandon Belt has asked for a $7.5 million salary for the 2016 season from the San Francisco Giants, who are offering $5.3 million.
  Share • January 15, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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• Giants, Belt, Kontos submit arbitration figures
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants have a little more work to do if they're going to avoid an arbitration hearing with Brandon Belt and George Kontos...
  Share • January 15, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• 1B Brandon Belt, Giants exchange salary arbitration figures
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  First baseman Brandon Belt has asked for a $7.5 million salary for the 2016 season from the San Francisco Giants, who are offering $5.3 million. The salary arbitration...
  Share • January 15, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• Krukow: If healthy, Lincecum could start, relieve, close for Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Mike Krukow doesn't want to see Tim Lincecum in another uniform. But the broadcaster understands there may be no role for him on the 2016 Giants...
  Share • January 15, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Inbox: Where does Lincecum fit in Giants' future?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  In the Giants' latest Inbox, beat reporter Chris Haft answers questions about Tim Lincecum's future in San Francisco and the state of the bullpen.
  Share • January 14, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• West Indies cricket standout Powell eyes switch (AFP)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Kieran Powell, a 25-year-old West Indies cricketer, has worked out before a host of Major League Baseball scouts in hopes of switching sports. In 2012 Powell, a...
  Share • January 14, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Giants looking to farm system to replenish bullpen
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants would prefer to promote a reliever from their Minor League system rather than add one through free agency, general manager Bobby Evans has indicated.
  Share • January 13, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• Giants trade RHP Cody Hall to D'backs
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants completed a trade Wednesday, sending reliever Cody Hall to NL West opponent, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  Share • January 13, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Giants trade right-hander Cody Hall to Diamondbacks
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants have traded right-hander Cody Hall to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named or cash considerations.
  Share • January 13, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Giants trade Cody Hall to Diamondbacks
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Share • January 13, 2016 at 1:40 PM
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• Belt, Kontos file for salary arbitration
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Giants first baseman Brandon Belt filed for salary arbitration Tuesday for the third consecutive season, while right-hander George Kontos engaged in the process for the...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 8:40 PM
• Former players fondly remember Irvin
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Monte Irvin commanded and reciprocated a brand of respect that towered above his considerable baseball achievements. Irvin's contemporaries contacted Tuesday spoke...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 6:40 PM
• Rockies agree to three-year deal with OF Gerardo Parra
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Quickly after the Giants signed Denard Span, the Rockies added another viable outfielder to the NL West in Gerardo Parra...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• Giants 1B Belt, RP Kontos file for arbitration
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  On Tuesday, 156 MLB players filed for salary arbitration, including a pair of key Giants players...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• What they're saying: MLB pioneer Monte Irvin departs
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The baseball world lost a legend this week with the passing of Giants Hall-of-Famer Monte Irvin, prompting plenty of praise on social media...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Hall of Fame baseball player Monte Irvin dies at 96
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, a power-hitting outfielder who starred for the New York Giants in the 1950s in a career abbreviated by major league baseball's exclusion of...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Giants Hall-of-Famer Monte Irvin passes away at 96
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The baseball world lost an icon on Tuesday when the Giants announced that Hall-of-Famer Monte Irvin passed away at the age of 96.
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 1:40 PM
• Monte Irvin, Giants Hall of Famer, dies at 96
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, a power-hitting outfielder who starred for the New York Giants in the 1950s in a career abbreviated by major league baseball's exclusion of...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 1:40 PM
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• Baseball world remembers Monte Irvin
  From the Web › MLB.com
  As news of Monte Irvin's passing Monday night of natural causes at age 96 made it's way around the baseball world, many shared their memories of the Hall of...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 1:40 PM
• Hall of Fame baseball player Monte Irvin dies at 96
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, a power-hitting outfielder who starred for the New York Giants in the 1950s in a career abbreviated by major league baseball's exclusion of...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 12:40 PM
• Hall of Famer, trailblazer Irvin dies at 96
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Monte Irvin's long, wonderful life was the stuff of dreams, a uniquely American story and an enduring testament to talent, perseverance, grace and dignity. Perhaps it is...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 12:40 PM
• Inside the business of beat writing
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Jeff Pearlman has a Q&A feature on his website called The Quaz, and his latest Quaz subject is San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Henry Shulman. Schulman has...
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 12:40 PM
• Giants' Mike Krukow honored as California Sportscaster of Year
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Comcast/KNBR voice Mike Krukow's coverage of Giants honored by national group.
  Share • January 12, 2016 at 6:40 AM
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• Krukow Named California Sportscaster of the Year
  From the Web › NBC
  CSN Bay Area's San Francisco Giants color commentator Mike Krukow on Monday was named California's 2015 Sportscaster of the Year, as selected by the National...
  Share • January 11, 2016 at 5:40 PM
• Span adds to Giants' already superb defense
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Newly acquired center fielder Denard Span should complement catcher Buster Posey, second baseman Joe Panik and Gold Glove-winning shortstop Brandon Crawford to...
  Share • January 11, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• Giants remove Hall from 40-man roster
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants announced Monday that right-hander Cody Hall was designated for assignment, clearing 40-man roster room for freshly acquired outfielder Denard Span.
  Share • January 11, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Giants' 1st Spring Training workout dates announced
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Major League Baseball released the first workout dates for every club in advance of Spring Training 2016. They are as follows:
  Share • January 11, 2016 at 12:40 PM
• Who is the NL West favorite in 2016?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  No division has seen more turnover this offseason than the National League West. But who holds the early edge? Let's break it down, using 2016 Steamer projections and a...
  Share • January 9, 2016 at 9:40 AM
• Span excited for new chapter with Giants
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Denard Span revealed a significant aspect of his character Friday: He's eager to please.
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 6:40 PM
• Giants' needs propel Span to sign with S.F.
  From the Web › ESPN
  When Denard Span saw that the San Francisco Giants had major needs at the leadoff spot and in the outfield, he.had a clear first choice when he had a chance to pick his...
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• Denard Span fills holes at leadoff outfield for Giants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Denard Span is all-too-familiar with what the Giants are capable of accomplishing come October having lost in the Division Series to San Francisco in 2014. After proving...
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• Giants won't make it official yet, but Span will play center
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Bruce Bochy didn't officially announce that Denard Span will play center field and hit leadoff, because he still needs to talk to Angel Pagan...
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Giants notes: Span confident he'll be healthy in 2016
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Denard Span is coming off multiple surgeries, but the Giants' newest outfielder is confident he'll be ready come spring training...
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• UPDATED: Denard Span ecstatic to join Giants: "It seems they win the World Series every other year"
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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• Bochy indicates that Span is final piece of Giants puzzle
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants introduce new center fielder Denard Span, who combined with Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Joe Panik will make the team a force up the middle.
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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• Busy Giants have right formula
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants aren't about flash. They are about fit. They don't look to grab headlines in the offseason. They look to find the player who will fill a void and blend into...
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Who Did It Better: Ken Griffey Jr. Or Barry Bonds?
  From the Web › AOL On
  FOX Sports - Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey, Jr. were two of the best talents of their era. But how do they match up? It's closer than you think.
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 2:40 PM
• Krukow: Denard Span 'the whole package' for Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow explained why he is thrilled with the addition of Denard Span...
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 10:40 AM
• Giants Agree to 3-Year Deal with OF Denard Span
  From the Web › AOL On
  Sports Illustrated - The San Francisco Giants agreed on a $31 million, three-year deal with free-agent outfielder Denard Span, pending a physical.
  Share • January 8, 2016 at 6:40 AM
• Why the Giants went after Denard Span instead of Upton, Cespedes, etc. -- and what their outfield will look like in 2016
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Rather than write over the earlier post, here's the updated story on Denard Span with a lot more detail and info.
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 9:40 PM
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• Giants get yoked in offseason; now World Series favorites?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants came as close to winning the off-season as they have since 1992. And now with a fully stacked roster, are they the World Series favorites?
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 6:40 PM
• If healthy, Denard Span exactly what Giants need
  From the Web › ESPN
  If he can stay healthy, Denard Span is an offensive upgrade over Angel Pagan and should slide into the San Francisco Giants' leadoff spot.
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 6:40 PM
• Giants sign outfielder Denard Span to three-year deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants on Thursday checked off the final box of their offseason to-do list, agreeing to terms on a multiyear contract with outfielder Denard Span.
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Giants shore up outfield, agree to terms with Denard Span on three-year deal
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Outfielder Denard Span agrees to three-year deal with Giants
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Denard Span will get three years and $31 million to join the Giants; he likely will hit at the top of the lineup and play center field.
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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• Span trades coasts, leaves Nationals for Giants
  From the Web › ESPN
  Denard Span, coming off an injury-plagued 2015 season for the Nationals, is the latest player to join the Giants this offseason.
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Giants sign outfielder Denard Span to three-year deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  From Yahoo Sports: The Giants add their third big free-agent of the offseason, this time addressing their need in the outfield.
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Giants and OF Denard Span agree to $31 million, 3-year deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  After addressing their holes in the pitching rotation early in free agency, the San Francisco Giants filled their biggest remaining need Thursday. The Giants agreed on a...
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Span agrees to three-year deal with Giants
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants have reached a three-year deal with free-agent outfielder Denard Span, pending a physical.
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Giants Agree to 3-Year Deal With Denard Span
  From the Web › NBC
  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...
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Giants sign outfielder Denard Span to a three-year, $31 million contract
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Span should take over center field and leadoff duties in San Francisco.
  Share • January 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
• Bonds, Kent make gains in Hall of Fame vote
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent, who frequently hit back-to-back as Giants teammates, are again in lockstep as both improved their standing in baseball's 2016 Hall of Fame...
  Share • January 6, 2016 at 4:40 PM
• Gordon gone, but patient Giants still have options in left field
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  There are plenty of attractive outfielders available and few teams jumping to sign them. The Giants are in position to check their final offseason box...
  Share • January 6, 2016 at 2:40 PM