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• Patient Giants ready to be 'opportunistic' as Winter Meetings end
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Bobby Evans doesn't want others to know what the Giants are truly thinking. But here's what we do now after a few days spent at a massive resort in Nashville...
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• Why the Giants took themselves out of Jason Heyward market, and where they stand as winter meetings adjourn
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Giants decide not to pursue outfielder Jason Heyward
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants need an outfielder, but they have determined that Heyward wouldn't be the right fit in spacious AT&T Park.
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• GM Evans: Giants never made offer to Jason Heyward
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  There's one big name Giants fans can cross off on their "free agent wish list..."
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• Giants see plenty of options for pitching, OFs
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The absence of Giants transactions at baseball's Winter Meetings shouldn't be interpreted as an absence of activity on the ballclub's part. General manager Bobby Evans...
  Share • December 9, 2015 at 9:40 PM
• Notes: Giants leaning towards adding pitcher before outfielder
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  With Jeff Samardzija in hand, the Giants' next move may not be to add a left fielder, but rather, add another pitcher...
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• Giants notebook: Pitching higher priority than left field, Evans says
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants general manager Bobby Evans is keeping all options open but says the team has 'a little more of lean' toward adding another pitcher than a left...
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• Report: Petit headed to Nationals on one-year deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After being let go by the Giants on December 2, veteran Yusmeiro Petit has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Nationals.
  Share • December 9, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• Giants roundup: Priority remains pitching, but a Carlos Gonzalez deal isn't impossible; Vogelsong won't return; Lincecum update, etc.
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Giants minor leaguer suspended for drugs
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  MLB announced on Wednesday that two minor league players have been suspended for drug violations, including one Giants shortstop.
  Share • December 9, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Krukow predicts big splash for Giants: 'Got to answer' D'backs
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  In the wake up Arizona landing Zack Greinke and Shelby Miller, Mike Krukow expects the Giants to make a big splash in the coming days...
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• 2 minor league players draw drug-related suspensions
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  NEW YORK -- A minor league shortstop in the San Francisco organization and a free agent pitcher have been given drug-related suspensions.
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• Cardinals, Giants interested in Wei-Yin Chen
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Chen, 30, posted a 3.34 ERA (124 ERA+) in 191 1/3 innings this past season for the Orioles.
  Share • December 9, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• In Greinke chase, Giants again turned Posey into a recruiter
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Buster Posey was involved when the Giants hosted Zack Greinke, but just as Jon Lester did last year, Greinke chose to pitch elsewhere...
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• Notes: Sabean, Bochy prefer starter; Arroyo moves fast
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants need a left fielder, but feel their biggest issue remains starting pitching depth. Brian Sabean echoed that feeling Wednesday..
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• Report: Zobrist turned down more lucrative deal from Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Ben Zobrist chose to reunite with Joe Maddon and join the Cubs. In doing so, he left money on the table and spurned the Giants and Nationals...
  Share • December 9, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Official: Samardzija signs five-year deal with Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  On Saturday morning, Jeff Samardzija agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Giants. On Wednesday morning, he put pen to paper...
  Share • December 9, 2015 at 10:40 AM
• Shark, Giants finalize deal; introduction today
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants announced on Wednesday that their five-year contract with free-agent right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija was finalized. The sides agreed to the deal on...
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• Samardzija's $90 million deal with Giants is official; White Sox pitching coach takes blame for poor season
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Samardzija, Giants finalize $90 million, 5-year deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Free agent Jeff Samardzija and the Giants have finalized a $90 million, five-year contract, giving San Francisco a top-tier starter to complement ace...
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• Giants keeping all options open for outfield
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Cubs' agreement with Ben Zobrist on a reported four-year, $56 million contract could accelerate free-agent activity enough to lead one of the remaining available...
  Share • December 8, 2015 at 10:40 PM
• Dusty Baker under fire for comments on abuse, minorities
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  At the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, new Nationals manager -- and former Giants skipper -- Dusty Baker made some very questionable comments...
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• Giants roundup: Why the time might be right for a splashy signing in the outfield, Bochy expresses faith in Pagan at leadoff/CF, a couple potential reunions, Kenta Maeda update, etc.
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Giants still seeking outfielder
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  With top target Ben Zobrist agreeing to a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, the Giants look elsewhere to fill an outfield spot
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• Giants GM Evans wants to 'keep our options open' in outfield
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants GM Bobby Evans spoke on a wide array of topics Tuesday, including their plan going forward with free agent outfield options...
  Share • December 8, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• Winter Meetings interview with Bruce Bochy
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Q. What was it that attracted you guys to Samardzija and what have you seen that maybe you can tweak and get him back to where he was two years ago? BRUCE BOCHY:: Well...
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• Bochy sees healthy competition in NL West
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Believe the hype about the National League West, Giants manager Bruce Bochy insisted as he met with reporters at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.
  Share • December 8, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• John Lackey, Chicago Cubs finalize $32M, 2-year contract
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Joe Maddon thought back to 2002, when he was the Angels' bench coach and John Lackey, a 24-year-old rookie, beat the San Francisco Giants in Game 7 of the World Series...
  Share • December 8, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Giants auctioning 2 prizes to benefit SU2C
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants are offering two exciting experiences in the fourth annual Winter Meetings charity auction that will bring fans much closer to the game, and will bring fans...
  Share • December 8, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Notes: Samardzija's 'margin for error' with Giants; Pence golfing
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Jeff Samardzija is going from the worst defense in the American League to the best in the National League. And he's moving to a pitcher's park...
  Share • December 8, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Report: Giants 'hot for Alex Gordon'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Alex Gordon is a free agent, and the Giants are reportedly very interested in the left fielder...
  Share • December 8, 2015 at 1:40 PM
• In contract year, Pagan set to return to top of Giants lineup
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Angel Pagan will be a free agent after the 2015 season, and he will be looking for one last payday as a big leaguer...
  Share • December 8, 2015 at 1:40 PM
• Giants casting wider net for outfield help
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants might have to get creative to fill their outfield vacancy. That's outfield, not just left field.
  Share • December 7, 2015 at 10:40 PM
• Notes: Soria was option for Giants; Petit could return
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  While the Giants missed out on one bullpen arm, they could wind up bringing one of their own back to the mix...
  Share • December 7, 2015 at 7:40 PM
• Winter Meetings wrap-up: Ben Zobrist had positive visit to San Francisco but Giants not viewed as favorites to sign him
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Giants likely out of race for top utility man Zobrist
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  One day after visiting San Francisco, the highly sought after utility man Ben Zobrist has hinted to the Giants how he sees his future...
  Share • December 7, 2015 at 6:40 PM
• Two Giants named to Arizona Fall League Top Prospects Team
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Two Giants prospects put up big numbers in the Arizona Fall League and were recognized for their play, joining an elite list of players...
  Share • December 7, 2015 at 5:40 PM
• Reports: Soria, Royals agree to deal; Giants, Tigers runners up
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Late Sunday, free agent Joakim Soria agreed to a deal with the Royals. Monday, details emerged about the runners up.
  Share • December 7, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Giants make pitch to Zobrist
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Joe Panik and Matt Duffy are targets of numerous other teams, as is Brandon Belt to a lesser extent, but Giants don't appear to be interested in trading their young...
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• Ben Zobrist headed to winter meetings; Giants involved
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants want Zobrist to be their left fielder, but he has at least six National League clubs purusing him.
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• Fall League releases 2015 Top Prospects Team
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Arizona Fall League revealed its 2015 Top Prospects Team on Monday, recognizing players who distinguished themselves during the league's six-week schedule. Fall...
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• Notes from Nashville: Giants carrying a much different inventory now, Zobrist nears a decision after SF visit, A's talk to Kazmir, Leake update, etc.
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Dodgers' acquisition of Aroldis Chapman is a game changer, but Giants might hold a rare trump card
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Giants, Jeff Samardzija Agree to Deal
  From the Web › AOL On
  CineSport - The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija to a five-year, $90 million contract. The 30-year-old went 11-13 with a career...
  Share • December 7, 2015 at 6:40 AM
• Giants aim to fulfill two significant needs
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants have only two significant needs -- starting pitching and outfield help -- and they're searching far and wide to address them. Doing so would bring them a...
  Share • December 6, 2015 at 10:40 PM
• Hisashi Iwakuma is on the Giants' radar
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Hisashi Iwakuma hasn't been getting a whole lot of play on the hot stove up to this point, but that should change as the secondary starting pitching market begins to...
  Share • December 6, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Giants, Jeff Samardzija Agree to Deal
  From the Web › CineSport
  The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija to a five-year, $90 million contract. The 30-year-old went 11-13 with a career worst 4.96 ERA...
  Share • December 5, 2015 at 8:40 PM
• POLL: Which MLB free agent should Giants sign next?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After agreeing to terms with Jeff Samardzija, the Giants could go in a number of directions in MLB free agency. What should they do next?
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• Report: Dodgers making push for Iwakuma; Giants in mix
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants and Dodgers may be in another arms race after both failing to get Zack Greinke. This time it's a veteran right-hander originally from Japan.
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• Giants in search of a "big bat" and more starting pitching
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Giants may not be done after signing Jeff Samardzija on Saturday.
  Share • December 5, 2015 at 4:40 PM
• Report: 'High on priority list,' Zobrist met with Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After agreeing to a deal with Jeff Samardzija, the Giants now turn their attention to a left fielder and they reportedly met with a free agent Sunday.
  Share • December 5, 2015 at 3:40 PM
• Samardzija joins Bumgarner in San Francisco
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  - The San Francisco Giants have signed right-hander Jeff Samardzija to a five-year deal, the team announced on Saturday, as the big name pitching merry-go-round...
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• Giants get Samardzija off perhaps his worst season
  From the Web › ESPN
  Jeff Samardzija signs with the Giants after he posted some of the worst stats of his career as a starter. Check out the numbers.
  Share • December 5, 2015 at 2:40 PM
• Shark, Giants perfect fit in bounce-back campaign
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Forget about a mulligan. Jeff Samardzija is getting his five-year, $90 million contract despite a rough season in 2015, and the Giants are getting themselves both a...
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• Jeff Samardzija Agrees to Five-Year Deal with Giants
  From the Web › AOL On
  Sports Illustrated - San Francisco Giants and starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija agree to a five-year, reported $90 million Saturday.
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• Giants GM Bobby Evans praises Jeff Samardzija, details Greinke negotiations, lays out future plans
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Hot Stove Stunner: Zack Greinke to Arizona changes landscape of NL West
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The hot stove season is always good for a few big surprises. On Friday, Zack Greinke may have provided the biggest we'll see all winter, reportedly agreeing to a...
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• Giants sign pitcher Samardzija to $90 million deal (AFP)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  As the San Francisco Giants try to recapture the form that won three of the past six World Series titles, they seek the same from pitcher Jeff Samardzija. Samardzija was...
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• SF reels in Giant Shark with 5-year deal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants have agreed a five-year deal with right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija, the club announced Saturday.
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• Report: Ben Zobrist scheduled to meet with Giants
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Fresh off signing right-hander Jeff Samardzija to a five-year, $90 million contract, the Giants remain active in the free agent market as they attempt to land another...
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• Greinke becomes Samardzija; who do Leake, Blanco become?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Let's be frank here. The Giants can't be seriously done shopping. So whose next as Bobby Evans positions himself for Off-Season Executive of the Year award?
  Share • December 5, 2015 at 12:40 PM
• Samardzija agrees to 5-year deal with Giants
  From the Web › ESPN
  A day after losing out on Zack Greinke, the Giants agreed to a five-year, $90 million deal with right-hander Jeff Samardzija.
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• Giants, Jeff Samardzija agree to terms on five-year deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants moved quickly after missing out on Zack Greinke, signing strong-armed righty Jeff Samardzija to a multi-year deal on Saturday...
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• Giants agree with Jeff Samardzija on five-year, $90 million pact
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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• Giants rebound quickly, sign Jeff Samardzija to five-year deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  From Yahoo Sports: The Giants bounced back with a big signing on Saturday, landing Jeff Samardzija.
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• Samardzija agrees to $90 million, 5-year deal with Giants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Free-agent pitcher Jeff Samardzija has agreed to a $90 million, five-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, who lost out on Zack Greinke a day...
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• Jeff Samardzija agrees to $90 million contract with San Francisco Giants (Yahoo Sports)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Samardzija, who will be 31 next month, will average $18 million a season.
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• Giants sign Samardzija to 5-year deal
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants have agreed a five-year deal with right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija, the club announced Saturday.
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• With Samardzija a Giant, could Leake, Zobrist or Fowler be next?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants likely will wait until Tuesday to announce the deal with Jeff Samardzija, who had a miserable 2015 season with the Chicago White Sox but could...
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• Giants sign Jeff Samardzija to a five-year, $90 million deal
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Giants didn't wait long to move on from their pursuit of Zack Greinke...
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• The Dodgers and Giants can't panic after losing Zack Greinke sweepstakes
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  From Yahoo Sports: The Dodgers and Giants were thrown for a loop on Friday when Zack Greinke agreed to a deal with Arizona.
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• What's Next for Giants and Dodgers?
  From the Web › AOL On
  FOX Sports - Ken Rosenthal explains what's next for the Diamondbacks, Dodgers and Giants after the Zack Greinke signing.
  Share • December 4, 2015 at 11:40 PM
• What's next for Giants on free-agent front?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants' fruitless effort to sign free agent Zack Greinke, who's bound for the Arizona Diamondbacks, shouldn't immobilize them. Rather, it should strengthen their...
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• Where do Giants stand with Greinke in Arizona?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Zack Greinke won't be a Giant, but his move to Arizona isn't necessarily the worst thing in the world for the San Francisco clubhouse...
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• Baseball: Zack Greinke agrees to contract with Diamondbacks
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants and Dodgers were supposedly the frontrunners for right-hander Zack Greinke until he agreed to a six-year deal with Arizona on Friday.
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• AP Sources: Greinke, Diamondbacks get $206.5 M, 6-year deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Zack Greinke will still pitch in the NL West. The Diamondbacks unexpectedly won the Greinke sweepstakes, beating out the rival Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco...
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• Giants wish Bonds well with Marlins
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Breaking his long association with the Giants, at least for now, Barry Bonds received the club's blessing Friday as he accepted a position as hitting coach with the...
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• Barry Bonds: 'I'm a Hall of Fame baseball player'
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  In case you somehow missed it, San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds is back in the game. Bonds was officially named the Miami Marlins new hitting coach Friday...
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• Hunter Pence's Adorable Marriage Proposal at Disney World
  From the Web › AOL On
  The Fumble - Hunter Pence isn't usually at a loss for words. The San Francisco Giants outfielder could hardly keep his thoughts straight when proposing to his new...
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• Giants CEO Larry Baer reacts to Marlins' hiring of Barry Bonds as hitting coach; all-time home run king calls the job a "tribute to my father"
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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