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• Giants "not in the driver's seat" in Jon Lester negotiations
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 2:40 PM
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• San Francisco Giants lose out on Jon Lester sweepstakes
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Lefty Jon Lester calls San Francisco Giants to say he will sign elsewhere; he reportedly chooses Chicago Cubs over the Boston Red Sox.
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• Giants out of contention as Lester talks slow
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Jon Lester talks have reached the homestretch with multiple offers of at least $150 million over six years, but his ultimate choice has been slowed by having to deal...
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• The Giants' assistant GM said he thinks they're in "the back seat" on Jon Lester
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  An exercise in expectation management? A concession?
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 1:40 PM
• Bumgarner almost quit baseball, 'just went home' in 2007
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Madison Bumgarner was recently named "Sportsman of the Year." The steely-eyed lefty revealed a surprising secret in his feature interview.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 11:40 AM
• Kelly to coach third base for Giants; Hayes to coach first
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  With team fixture Tim Flannery stepping down, the Giants are shuffling their coaching staff to fill the void left at third base.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 11:40 AM
• Giants unsure where they stack up in Lester sweepstakes
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Where do the Giants stand in the Jon Lester sweepstakes? San Francisco assistant GM Bobby Evans answered that question on Tuesday...
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 9:40 AM
• Lester has four offers in the $150 million range, and one team may go an extra year
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Cubs, Giants, Red Sox and Dodgers are all pushing into high-dollar territory.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 5:40 AM
• Hayes named Giants' first-base coach; Kelly to third
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants shuffled their coaching staff Monday night, naming Roberto Kelly their third-base coach to replace the retired Tim Flannery. Also, bullpen catcher Bill Hayes...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 11:40 PM
• Posey a 'franchise catcher,' won't move to third
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Monday gave general manager Brian Sabean another opportunity to debunk thoughts of Buster Posey switching from behind the plate to third base, since the Giants have an...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 11:40 PM
• Jon Lester remains the key to the free-agent market (Yahoo Sports)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Cubs, Giants, Dodgers and, yes, Red Sox remain in contention to sign the ace left-hander.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 10:40 PM
• Lester decision likely to come at Meetings
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Free-agent lefty Jon Lester is likely to pick his new team by Tuesday, and he appears poised to become the first major free-agent signing at this year's Winter Meetings...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 10:40 PM
• Report: Mariners in lead to land Melky Cabrera
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Melky Cabrera hit 16 HR and 73 RBI last season for the Blue Jays, but the Seattle Mariners have emerged as the favorite to sign him.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 8:40 PM
• Brian Sabean on Jon Lester and other SF Giants' roster matters
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  General manager Brian Sabean met with reporters on the first day of the winter meetings in San Diego and said the Giants are "still on the board" for free agent pitcher...
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• Giants' focus remains 'all about Lester'
  From the Web › MLB.com
  General manager Brian Sabean openly stated Monday what observers have sensed: The reigning World Series champions will address other needs, such as their third-base...
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• Diamondbacks finalize $68.5M deal with Yasmany Tomas
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a deal with Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas on Monday to give them more power in the lineup.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 7:40 PM
• Conflicting reports: Lester to choose between Cubs, Giants?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Jon Lester is considered the top starting pitcher on the market, and one report indicates the free agent has whittled his options to two.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 2:40 PM
• Jon Lester sweepstakes down to wire, SF Giants still a finalist
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  SAN DIEGO - Like the rest of the baseball world, the Giants are waiting on Jon Lester to pick a team. Among the four finalists, the Giants continue to heavily pursue the...
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• Lester likely to pick destination by Tuesday
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Free-agent lefty Jon Lester is likely to pick his new team by Tuesday, and he appears poised to become the first major free-agent signing at this year's Winter Meetings...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 2:40 PM
• Bid on Giants items and aid cancer research
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants are offering experiences with a pair of left-handers and a trio of trophies, both of which promise to be popular, in Major League Baseball's special Winter...
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• Report: The Sox are out! Jon Lester choosing between the Giants and Cubs
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Many thought there was a good chance he'd go back to Boston. If this report is true, that's not happening.
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• 1-on-1 with Sportsman of the Year Madison Bumgarner
  From the Web › AOL On
  Sports Illustrated - Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci sits down with 2014 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Madison Bumgarner on his farm in rural North Carolina...
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• Giants' Bumgarner named SI's Sportsman of the Year: Social media reaction
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Sports Illustrated names San Francisco Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner, the 2014 World Series MVP, as its Sportsman of the Year.
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• San Francisco Giants still pushing to sign Jon Lester
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants continued to focus on left-hander Jon Lester on the first day of baseball's annual Winter Meetings, and a decision could come as early as Monday...
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• Boomer: 'Congratulations to Madison Bumgarner'
  From the Web › AOL On
  Sports Illustrated - SI.com's Boomer Esiason shares his thoughts and well wishes to 2014 Sportsman of the Year Madison Bumgarner.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 10:40 AM
• Report: Giants meet with Lester's agent again, 'hoping to strike a deal'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Jon Lester is yet to decide what jersey he'll wear next season, and the Giants are continuing their pursuit of the free agent starter.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 10:40 AM
• Giants' Bumgarner named SI's 'Sportsman of the Year'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Every year, SI honors an athlete, team or coach who transcended the year by achieving the highest level of athletic excellence, while demonstrating the ideals of...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 9:40 AM
• Madison Bumgarner named Sportsman of the Year by SI
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  He's gonna need a bigger trophy case…Madison Bumgarner, 2014 @SINow Sportsman of the year! #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/BbrqzGOHlo - World Champs...
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• Madison Bumgarner is SI's 2014 Sportsman of the Year
  From the Web › USA Today
  The Giants ace has a 0.25 career World Series ERA.       
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• MadBum decisive choice as SI Sportsman of the Year
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Madison Bumgarner has accumulated awards during offseason as if they were postseason innings. But the Giants left-hander's latest accolade might be his most prestigious...
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• Announcing Your 2014 Sportsman of the Year
  From the Web › AOL On
  Sports Illustrated - Past winners reveal your 2014 Sportsman of the Year.
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• Madison Bumgarner is Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After carrying the Giants to a third title in five years, left-hander Madison Bumgarner was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year
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• Making sense of Lester's 5 suitors
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The most compelling storyline thus far this winter is the free agency of Jon Lester, with as many as five teams in hot pursuit. Where will he land? To help figure it...
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 8:40 PM
• Giants' restocking efforts begin in San Diego
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants often traveled to San Diego in recent seasons to play critical games during September stretch drives. Their upcoming visit is no less essential to the club's...
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 4:41 PM
• Report: Highest offer to Headley not from Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Free agent third baseman Chase Headley reportedly has a four-year offer in-hand, but it's not from the Giants.
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 12:40 PM
• Report: Twins 'linked to' free agent Vogelsong
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Minnesota Twins have been "linked to" free agent starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, according to a media report.
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 12:40 PM
• Giants did not make that reported four-year, $65 million contract offer to Chase Headley
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported Thursday that an unidentified team had made a four-year offer worth around $65 million to Chase Headley. The Giants are known to be...
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 7:40 AM
• Giants collect four 2014 GIBBY Awards
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After garnering 20 nominations in 12 different categories, the Giants took home four of MLB.com's Greatness in Baseball Yearly Awards.
  Share • December 6, 2014 at 10:40 PM
• Giants add to trophy case with four GIBBYS
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Four Giants captured prestigious MLB.com GIBBY Awards, reflecting the quality and excitement of the events that brought San Francisco its third World Series title in...
  Share • December 6, 2014 at 8:40 PM
• MLB stars make case for MLB 15: The Show cover
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  After much speculation and several helpful hints, the folks involved MLB: The Show unveiled the cover man for their 2015 video game on Friday. Los Angeles Dodgers...
  Share • December 6, 2014 at 7:40 PM
• Report: Red Sox owner visits Lester in Atlanta
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Red Sox owner John Henry has reportedly flown to Atlanta for a last-minute meeting with free agent pitcher Jon Lester.
  Share • December 6, 2014 at 4:40 PM
• Giants focus on Lester, possibly Headley as winter meetings begin
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants are one of four financial heavyweights -- along with Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers -- making a play for Lester; Headley would fill Pablo Sandoval's spot at...
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• Report: Giants getting 'aggressive' in pursuit of Headley
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants have become "aggressive" in their pursuit of free agent Chase Headley, according to a national media report.
  Share • December 6, 2014 at 12:40 PM
• Report: Giants getting "aggressive" for free agent third baseman Chase Headley
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Giants have set their sights on a replacement for Pablo Sandoval.
  Share • December 6, 2014 at 11:40 AM
• Giants likely to find third-base coach internally
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants already have their next third-base coach. They just haven't named him yet. The club almost certainly will promote somebody from within the organization to...
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 4:40 PM
• Giants head to Meetings with raised expectations
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants' present status as reigning World Series champions gives them a cachet that the 29 other Major League teams can only envy, but their front office must fill...
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 3:40 PM
• Evans: Starting pitching an 'important need' for Giants
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants already have a five-man rotation set for 2015, but they're actively searching for ways to reserve Yusmeiro Petit for a different role.
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 12:40 PM
• D'Backs trade SS Gregorius to Yankees in three-team deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Yankees have Derek Jeter's replacement, as they acquired Didi Gregorius from the Diamondbacks as part of a three-team deal also involving the Tigers.
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 11:40 AM
• Evans: Giants 'staying engaged' with Melky, 'absolutely' interested
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants still remember how their last union with Melky Cabrera ended, but that isn't stopping them from seriously entertaining a return.
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 9:40 AM
• Giants, Jon Lester meeting in Atlanta
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants have money to spend with Pablo Sandoval in Boston, and free-agent lefty Jon Lester would fit nicely atop manager Bruce Bochy's rotation along with...
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• Fans can show love for Giants through auction
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The jersey worn by Madison Bumgarner in Game 1 is one of 57 items the Giants used throughout their triumphant 2014 Fall Classic that are now available via...
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 6:40 AM
• Ishikawa, Sanchez reach contracts with Giants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  SAN FRANCISCO -- First baseman and left fielder Travis Ishikawa has agreed to a $1.1 million contract with the San Francisco Giants for next season, avoiding salary...
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 9:40 PM
• Report: Giants showing interest in P Santana
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants have cast a big net for free-agent pitchers this offseason, and are reportedly interested in right-hander Ervin Santana.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 8:40 PM
• Making sense of Lester's 5 suitors
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The most compelling storyline thus far this winter is the free agency of Jon Lester, with as many as five teams in hot pursuit. Where will he land? To help figure it...
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 8:40 PM
• Report: Jon Lester is now not expected to sign before next week's Winter Meetings
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  There are four main contenders in the mix for Lester, including the Red Sox, Cubs, Giants and Dodgers.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 7:40 PM
• Report: Marlins in talks with Giants RHP Peavy
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants right-hander Jake Peavy, who is coming off consecutive World Series championships, is reportedly in talks with the Miami Marlins.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 4:40 PM
• Prep shortstop Rodgers leads 2015 Draft class
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Ten years after grabbing Justin Upton, the D-backs could follow a similar path in the 2015 First-Year Player Draft. Lake Mary (Fla.) High School shortstop Brendan...
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 3:40 PM
• Report: Giants sign Sanchez to one-year deal, avoid arbitration
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Hector Sanchez's 2014 season was derailed by injury, but the 25-year-old backstop will be back with the Giants next season.
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• NLCS hero Ishikawa, Sanchez avoid arbitration
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Travis Ishikawa, the first baseman/left fielder who emerged as one of the Giants' postseason heroes, agreed to terms Thursday on a one-year, $1.1 million contract. His...
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• Giants sign Hector Sanchez to one-year deal
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Sanchez served as Buster Posey's backup this past season.
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• SF Giants reach deals with Ishikawa, Sanchez, might consider Melky reunion
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  The Giants are contemplating a reunion with Melky Cabrera, who left the team in disgrace after a positive drug test in 2012, but assistant general manager Bobby Evans...
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• Report: Giants sign Ishikawa to one-year deal, avoid arbitration
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Travis Ishikawa was designated for assignment by the Pirates last year. But the Giants' postseason hero reportedly has a brand new contract.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 12:40 PM
• Report: Mets, Rangers join group of teams interested in Morse
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants are still seeking their 2015 left fielder, and the market for incumbent starter Michael Morse is starting to get crowded.
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• Giants avoid arbitration with Travis Ishikawa
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  He was San Francisco's starting left fielder in the playoffs.
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• Report: Giants interested in Melky, who wants five years
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Melky Cabrera's Orange and Black tenure came to an unceremonious end in 2012, but a San Francisco reunion is not out of the question.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 10:40 AM
• Report: Dodgers enter Lester sweepstakes with 'serious interest'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants traveled to Atlanta to meet with Jon Lester, but they have competition with deep pockets if they hope the land the lauded lefty.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 9:40 AM
• Braves agree to four-year deal with OF Markakis
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Reports had the Giants involved in the Nick Markakis pursuit, but it's another free agent missed as the veteran outfielder opted for home cooking.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 9:40 AM
• Could the Giants reunite with Melky Cabrera?
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  At least one Giants player says his PED past with the Giants would be no big deal.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 6:40 AM
• In home stretch, Lester race gets late entrant
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Jon Lester is approaching the final round of contract negotiations with multiple teams, and the left-hander could sign a deal before the week is out. However, there is...
  Share • December 3, 2014 at 7:40 PM
• Dodgers expected to make late push for Jon Lester
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Cubs, Red Sox, and Giants have been called the finalists for free agent left-hander Jon Lester, but talk of a mystery team has been growing. And now that club has...
  Share • December 3, 2014 at 7:40 PM
• Source: Lester bidding includes fourth team
  From the Web › ESPN
  The final bidding on Jon Lester involves more than just the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants, an official of one club in the bidding told ESPN.com...
  Share • December 3, 2014 at 5:40 PM
• Padres non-tender 2013 All-Star Cabrera
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Everth Cabrera shined early in his career, but the Padres made it clear on Tuesday they're going in a new direction.
  Share • December 3, 2014 at 3:40 PM
• Giants have much to do entering Meetings
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Barring dynamic deals in the next few days, the Giants will enter the Winter Meetings that begin Monday in San Diego needing at least one starting pitcher, a third...
  Share • December 3, 2014 at 1:40 PM
• The Giants are talking to Nick Markakis
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Will they save the Braves from themselves?
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• Report: Lester likely to make decision this week
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Jon Lester is reportedly close to making a decision on where he is going to play baseball in 2015...
  Share • December 3, 2014 at 9:40 AM
• Jon Lester is ready to make a decision: Red Sox, Giants, or Cubs?
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Lester is expected to sign by the end of this week.
  Share • December 3, 2014 at 8:40 AM
• Report: Orioles showing 'strong interest' in Morse
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Free agent outfielder Michael Morse is drawing "strong interest" from the Baltimore Orioles, according to a national report.
  Share • December 2, 2014 at 8:40 PM
• Giants tender contracts to all arbitration-eligible players
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants tendered contracts to their six players eligible for salary arbitration: Brandon Belt, Gregor Blanco, Brandon Crawford, Travis Ishikawa, Yusmeiro Petit and...
  Share • December 2, 2014 at 7:40 PM
• Giants tender contracts to Belt, Crawford, four others
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants have tendered contracts to all six arbitration-eligible players, the team announced on Tuesday evening.
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• Giants tender contracts to all six arb-eligible players
  From the Web › The Mercury News
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