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• Freak, Panda, Romo among Giants' 2013 concerns
  From the Web › MLB.com
  People in the business world often say that if you're standing still, you're falling behind. Giants management either never heard this saying or simply doesn't believe...
  Share • December 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM
• Wilson narrows list of preferred teams
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Free agent Brian Wilson has cut down his list of landing spots to "five or so" teams, after previously listing 10, according to a report.
  Share • December 28, 2012 at 6:40 PM
• Inbox: Should Lincecum round out Giants' rotation?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Should Tim Lincecum serve as the Giants' fifth starter? Will the team add some pop before the spring? Reporter Chris Haft fields these and more in the Inbox.
  Share • December 28, 2012 at 10:40 AM
• Cut 4: AT&T Park places fifth in Instagram's top 10
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Cut 4: AT&T Park places fifth in Instagram's top 10
  Share • December 27, 2012 at 5:40 PM
• Former Yankee Matsui announces retirement
  From the Web › ESPN
  Hideki Matsui, a popular outfielder and designated hitter for 20 seasons with Japan's Yomiuri Giants, the New York Yankees and three other major league teams, is...
  Share • December 27, 2012 at 4:40 PM
• Source: Former Yanks slugger Matsui to retire
  From the Web › ESPN
  Hideki Matsui, a popular outfielder and designated hitter for 20 seasons with Japan's Yomiuri Giants, the New York Yankees and three other major league teams, is...
  Share • December 27, 2012 at 3:40 PM
• The SF Giants' World Series win from the blue point of view
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  Thanks to a host of videos and TV shows, Giants fans have gotten to relive the 2012 World Series win during these long weeks before pitchers and catchers report. Another...
  Share • December 26, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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• Cut4: Pence does birthday backflips for Ozzie
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  Share • December 26, 2012 at 8:40 PM
• Giants shouldn't be overlooked again
  From the Web › MLB.com
  We're still seven weeks from the start of Spring Training, and I want to be the first in the neighborhood to say I'm not going to be fooled by the San Francisco Giants...
  Share • December 26, 2012 at 2:40 PM
• Jose Lopez is headed to Japan
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Jose Lopez is close to signing with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Lopez was an All-Star at age 22 and is still just 29 years...
  Share • December 26, 2012 at 12:40 PM
• Giants scaled many obstacles to win title
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants have built an impressive history since the team's birth in 1883. But it's safe to say that even if the franchise exists for another couple of centuries, it...
  Share • December 26, 2012 at 11:40 AM
• Championship Year in Review: From April to October, in their own words
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  This post serves a few purposes. First, here's your "It's the End of the Year So Let's Review…" post, to go along with all the "Top 10 _______" you'll be seeing...
  Share • December 25, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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• Seven no-nos cement 2012's place in MLB history
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Only once before had baseball seen a windfall the likes of the seven no-hitters produced in 2012, which included an unprecedented three perfect games and continued an...
  Share • December 25, 2012 at 9:40 AM
• Zitos' charitable efforts stand out during holidays
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Last week, Giants left-hander Barry Zito appeared with his wife, Amber, on NBC's "Today Show" to make donations on behalf of Major League Baseball to the...
  Share • December 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM
• Ross returns to NL West ... with Arizona
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants fans will have to watch 2010 postseason hero Cody Ross don the Diamondbacks' Red and Black for the next three years.
  Share • December 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM
• Report: Ross returning to NL West, joining D'backs
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants fans will have to watch 2010 postseason hero Cody Ross don the Diamondbacks' Red and Black for the next three years.
  Share • December 22, 2012 at 2:40 PM
• Giants get blockbuster-level impact from Scutaro
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Nicknamed "The Blockbuster" for the impact he made after being acquired from the Rockies on July 27, Marco Scutaro's World Series-clinching RBI was a fitting...
  Share • December 22, 2012 at 9:40 AM
• Athletics ask to remain at the Coliseum for five more years
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Athletics have been trying to move to San Jose for a long time now, but with the Giants' territorial rights continuing to stand in the way, they are ready to make...
  Share • December 22, 2012 at 6:40 AM
• Rosario claimed by Giants in fifth recent transaction
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Eleven days after he left the Bay Area, Sandy Rosario's fifth transaction this offseason is bringing him back.
  Share • December 21, 2012 at 2:40 PM
• Rosario claimed by Giants in fifth offseason move
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Eleven days after he left the Bay Area, Sandy Rosario's fifth transaction this offseason is bringing him back.
  Share • December 21, 2012 at 1:40 PM
• Giants give Rosario chance, claim righty off waivers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants took their turn Friday at obtaining right-hander Sandy Rosario, claiming the much-traveled 27-year-old reliever off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
  Share • December 21, 2012 at 1:40 PM
• Sandy Rosario is on the move again!
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Sandy Rosario has been claimed off waivers yet again, going from the Cubs to the Giants in what has been a ridiculous series of moves for the 27-year-old right-hander...
  Share • December 21, 2012 at 12:40 PM
• San Francisco Giants announce World Series trophy tour
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Giants world champions trophy tour begins Jan. 8 in Sacramento
  Share • December 20, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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• Casilla agrees to $15M, 3-year deal with Giants
  From the Web › ESPN
  Right-handed reliever Santiago Casilla and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, three-year contract.
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• Giants, RHP Casilla agree to $15M, 3-year deal
  From the Web › SI.com
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Right-handed reliever Santiago Casilla and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, three-year contract.
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 10:40 PM
• Source: Giants, Casilla reach deal
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Giants and right-handed reliever Santiago Casilla agreed to athree-year, $15 million deal on Monday, according to a source.
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM
• Giants, RHP Casilla agree to $15M, 3-year deal
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Right-handed reliever Santiago Casilla and the San FranciscoGiants have agreed to a $15 million, three-year contract.
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM
• Giants agree to three-year deal with righty Casilla
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Maintaining their strategy of trying to retain the core of their pitching staff, the Giants announced Monday night that right-hander Santiago Casilla had agreed to a...
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM
• Giants sign Casilla to three-year contract
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants locked up an underpublicized but important piece in their bullpen, agreeing to a three-year contract with right-hander Santiago Casilla Monday.
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 8:40 PM
• SF Giants sign reliever Santiago Casilla to a three-year deal
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  The Giants just sent word they have signed right-handed reliever Santiago Casilla to a three-year contract with a club option for a fourth year that vests if he reaches...
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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• Giants reach three-year deal with Casilla
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Giants agreed to terms on a three-year deal with right-hander Santiago Casilla on Monday. Casilla, who saved 25 games last season after Brian Wilson had Tommy John...
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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• Giants and Santiago Casilla agree to three-year extension
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  UPDATE: Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle hears that the deal is worth around $15 million. Nothing to get too worked up about, but long-term deals for...
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 8:40 PM
• Giants welcome challenge of upgraded Dodgers
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Los Angeles Dodgers' recent additions to their pitching staff commanded ample attention from the baseball universe, including members of the Giants.
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 2:40 PM
• Cut4: Miss Universe? Panda to be the judge of that
  From the Web › MLB.com
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• Scott Richmond signs with Korean team
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Scott Richmond has appeared in just four big-league games since starting 24 times for the Blue Jays in 2009 and now the 33-year-old right-hander is headed to Korea...
  Share • December 17, 2012 at 9:40 AM
• Phillies 'intensifying pursuit' of Cody Ross
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Giants fans may be seeing more of 2010 World Series hero Cody Ross as sources say the Phillies are making a push to sign.
  Share • December 15, 2012 at 3:40 PM
• Giants sign Gaudin to minor-league contract
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Right-hander Chad Gaudin has found a home with the ninth team in his 10-year MLB career, as the San Francisco Giants signed the reliever Friday.
  Share • December 14, 2012 at 4:40 PM
• Royals sign Xavier Nady to minor league contract
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Xavier Nady, who hit .184 in 59 games for the Nationals and Giants this year, has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Royals. In addition to struggling in the...
  Share • December 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM
• Giants bring back Torres for $2M
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Andres Torres is returning to the San Francisco Giants, who gavethe outfielder his first chance as a regular two years ago.
  Share • December 14, 2012 at 1:40 AM
• Torres back with Giants on one-year, $2M deal
  From the Web › ESPN
  Andres Torres is returning to the San Francisco Giants, who gave the outfielder his first chance as a regular two years ago.
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 8:40 PM
• Federal court sets date to hear Bonds' appeal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Barry Bonds is headed back to court. A federal appeals court will hear his appeal early next year.
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 6:40 PM
• Manny Acosta signs with Japanese team
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Manny Acosta‘s agent, Gene Mato, announced on Twitter this afternoon that his client has signed a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central...
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 6:40 PM
• Giants sign right-hander Chad Gaudin to minor league contract
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  According to Janie McCauley of the Associated Press, the Giants have signed right-hander Chad Gaudin to a minor league contract. The deal presumably includes an invite...
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 5:40 PM
• San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo, rapper E-40 help Toys for Tots
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco Giants pitcher Sergio Romo and rapper E-40 exchanged autographs for donations to the Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots at Kinder's Meats and Deli in...
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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• Torres returns to Giants with one-year, $2M deal
  From the Web › SI.com
  SAN FRANCISCO -- Outfielder Andres Torres is returning to the San Francisco Giants, agreeing Thursday to a $2 million, one-year contract.
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM
• GIANTS NOTES: Giants bring Torres back; Affeldt happy with offseason plan
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Couple hours late on this because, you know, that's what happens when the Giants make a move at 7:30 a.m. in the middle of December. But figured you guys could use a new...
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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• Giants bring outfielder Torres back to the Bay Area
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Giants have signed free-agent outfielder Andres Torres, a member of the 2010 World Series championship team who was traded to the Mets last winter, to a one-year...
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 9:40 AM
• Giants, Andres Torres agree on one-year deal
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Giants are bringing back outfielder Andres Torres on a one year deal, pending a physical.
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM
• SF Giants reunite with popular outfielder Andres Torres
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  The Giants just announced a one-year, $2 million deal with Andres Torres, the center fielder for most of their 2010 championship run. Torres needs to take a physical...
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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• Andres Torres returns to San Francisco Giants with a one-year contract
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The San Francisco Giants are bringing back a familiar face, signing outfielder Andres Torres to a one-year deal, pending a physical, the team announced Thursday
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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• Torres returns to Giants, agrees to 1-year deal
  From the Web › ESPN
  Andres Torres is heading back to the organization where he enjoyed his greatest success.
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM
• Giants reach agreement with Torres on 1-year deal
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Outfielder Andres Torres is returning to the San FranciscoGiants, reaching agreement Thursday on a one-year contract.
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM
• MLB Notebook: Posey's '12 was historically great
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Buster Posey's NL batting title and MVP Award came upon the conclusion of one of the best offensive performances by any catcher in baseball history.
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM
• Giants sign Andres Torres after trading him for Angel Pagan
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  As if getting Angel Pagan from the Mets last offseason in exchange for Andres Torres wasn't enough of a victory for the Giants now Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com...
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM
• Great Moments in post hoc ergo propter hoc: the Royals, and everyone else, are looking for "winners"
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Jeff Passan has a great piece up about how teams are looking for "winners." Or at least players perceived to be "winners." Players like the ones who propelled the San...
  Share • December 13, 2012 at 7:40 AM
• Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big bucks to compete
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The projected 2013 salary for the Dodgers is $207,946,695
  Share • December 12, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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• Rangers claim Eli Whiteside off waivers from Blue Jays
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Eli Whiteside is giving Sandy Rosario some competition for the waiver wire's favorite player this offseason. Today the Rangers claimed Whiteside off waivers from the...
  Share • December 12, 2012 at 2:40 PM
• Zito to present MLB toy donation on 'Today Show'
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Barry Zito and his wife, Amber, will appear on NBC's "Today Show" on Friday morning to donate toys on behalf of Major League Baseball.
  Share • December 11, 2012 at 2:40 PM
• Tigers' Lamont coached third base last season with 'eye problem'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Gene Lamont got Prince Fielder thrown out in the 2012 World Series. He was relieved of his third-base coaching duties, and reports indicate it was about time.
  Share • December 11, 2012 at 1:40 PM
• Tigers' third-base coach relieved of duties with 'eye problem'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Gene Lamont got Prince Fielder thrown out in the 2012 World Series. He was relieved of his third-base coaching duties, and reports indicate it was about time.
  Share • December 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM
• Sandoval to judge Miss Universe Pageant
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Winning a World Series MVP award opens up a lot of doors apparently. Pablo Sandoval told the Venezuelan press that he will be one of the judges for the upcoming Miss...
  Share • December 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM
• Greinke officially a Dodger after passing physical
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Zack Greinke passed his physical examination on Monday, officially making him the newest member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  Share • December 11, 2012 at 12:40 AM
• Greinke passes physical, officially a Dodger
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Zack Greinke passed his physical examination on Monday, officially making him the newest member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  Share • December 10, 2012 at 9:40 PM
• Inbox: Where does Giants' farm system rank?
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Giants beat reporter Chris Haft fields questions from fans on topics ranging from the farm system to potential offseason moves in the latest edition of the...
  Share • December 10, 2012 at 7:40 PM
• Family of San Francisco Giants fan who died after World Series victory celebration assault offers reward
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  A $25,000 reward is being offered for information about the deadly assault in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood following the Giants' sweep of the Detroit Tigers
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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• Pagan, Scutaro finalize contracts with Giants
  From the Web › ESPN
  Center fielder Angel Pagan and second baseman Marco Scutaro have completed their new contracts with the San Francisco Giants.
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 9:40 PM
• Pagan, Scutaro complete contracts with Giants
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Center fielder Angel Pagan and second baseman Marco Scutaro havecompleted their new contracts with the San Francisco Giants.
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 8:40 PM
• Giants' table-setters set contract table for each other
  From the Web › MLB.com
  During their contract negotiations with the Giants, Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro proved that what happens on the field can shape what happens off the field...
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 7:40 PM
• Johnny Cueto cleared to begin throwing
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The last time we saw Johnny Cueto in action, he was walking off the mound in the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS against the Giants due to an oblique injury. It's...
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 7:40 PM
• Pagan, Scutaro pass physicals, sign the deals they wanted all along
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro exchanged text messages nearly every day over the past month, often discussing details about their ongoing contract negotiations with the...
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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• Angel Pagan, Marco Scutaro signed with SF Giants for love AND money
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro definitely wanted to return to the Giants. Each of the two free agents made that clear to management, but like most players, they waited...
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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• San Francisco Giants hold welcome-back party
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Marco Scutaro and Angel Pagan share the stage after signing new deals to stay with the World Series champion Giants
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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• Jay Jaffe: Winners and losers from the Winter Meetings
  From the Web › SI.com
  After a not-so-busy week at the Winter Meetings, some teams (Giants) and players (Dan Haren) are winners while others (Yankees, Josh Hamilton) are losers, writes Jay...
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 11:40 AM
• Duvall, Panik top strong Giants system
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Third baseman Adam Duvall and shortstop Joe Panik combined for 194 runs scored and 176 RBIs at Class A Advanced San Jose this year.
  Share • December 7, 2012 at 9:40 AM
• MLB auction raises more than $150K for SU2C
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Stand Up To Cancer auction's stunning success and creative energy was largely the collaboration by all 30 Major League club public-relations directors and their...
  Share • December 6, 2012 at 11:40 PM
• Stephen Drew remains high on Oakland A's radar
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Oakland A's hope to keep Stephen Drew but have competition for the shortstop in the Detroit Tigers.
  Share • December 6, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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• WINTER MEETINGS: Bochy not worried about motivation, is still worried about plays at the plate
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  From Hunter Pence's wide-eyed speeches to a pact that had players wearing the same clothes to the park day after day, the Giants proved to be a self-motivating bunch in...
  Share • December 6, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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• SF Giants: We got the band back together
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  John Shea from the winter meetings in Nashville . . . It's over here in Elvis' old hangout. Bobby Evans has left the building. The Giants came, signed their two guys and...
  Share • December 6, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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• Giants exit Meetings with Pagan, Scutaro returning
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Despite their status as World Series winners, the Giants couldn't assume as the offseason began that they'd retain each of their top three free agents: center fielder...
  Share • December 6, 2012 at 11:40 AM
• EXTRA BAGGS: Don't expect return of Ross the Boss, etc.
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Cody Ross remains hugely popular in the Bay Area from his magical postseason in 2010. But it wouldnt be a perfect fit for the former NLCS MVP.
  Share • December 5, 2012 at 7:40 PM