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Brian Sabean, GM, San Francisco Giants
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Giants | Bochy, Sabean officially sign extensions
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:49:34 -0700
Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy and general manager Brian Sabean each received two-year contract extensions with a club option Tuesday, Oct. 13. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Giants | Bochy, Sabean likely to re-up soon
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:22:47 -0700
The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy and general manager Brian Sabean should have new contracts in the next few days.
Giants | Sabean, Bochy will return in 2010
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:15:45 -0700
John Shea, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy will both be re-signed and return to the team for the 2010 season.
Giants | Giants still on the prowl?
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:03:27 -0700
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean, when asked if the acquisition of 1B/OF Ryan Garko meant the Giants were finished pursuing trades, answered, "I don't expect it will be."
Giants | Lincecum talks could go into season
Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:23:14 -0700
The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports the San Francisco Giants remain open to negotiating a multiyear extension with SP Tim Lincecum during the season. He signed a one-year, $650,000 contract last month. General Manager Brian Sabean said his staff has researched the potential parameters of a deal that would take Lincecum through his arbitration years; an industry source speculated that the structure would exceed the three-year, $20.5 million deal that SP Cole Hamels signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in January.
Giants | Taschner needed scenery change
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:52:41 -0700
The San Francisco Chronicle reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean wanted to trade RP Jack Taschner to the Philadelphia Phillies to preserve some roster flexibility. "Tasch obviously needed a change of scenery," Sabean said. "That was accomplished, and we needed roster flexibility. That answers why we traded Paulino. We valued the roster spot more than having Paulino in return."
Giants | Taschner needed scenery change
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:58:49 -0700
The San Francisco Chronicle reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean wanted to deal for Philadelphia Phillies RP Jack Taschner to preserve some roster flexibility. "Tasch obviously needed a change of scenery," Sabean said. "That was accomplished, and we needed roster flexibility. That answers why we traded Paulino. We valued the roster spot more than having Paulino in return."
Giants | Ishikawa will start at first
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:23:54 -0700
The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports San Francisco Giants 1B Travis Ishikawa will be the starting first baseman, according to general manager Brian Sabean.
Giants | Tried to trade Roberts
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:11:32 -0800
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants explored trade options for free-agent OF Dave Roberts (Giants) during Spring Training, according to general manager Brian Sabean.
Giants | Manny on the back burner
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:41:33 -0800
Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers) is on the back burner for the San Francisco Giants, according to general manager Brian Sabean.
Giants | Working on deal with Unit
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:52:49 -0800
Updating a previous item, Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Francisco Giants are working on a one-year deal with free-agent SP Randy Johnson (Diamondbacks), according to general manager Brian Sabean.
Giants | Waiting to re-sign Winn
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:29:43 -0800
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants do not plan on working out a contract extension with OF Randy Winn at the winter meetings this week. General manager Brian Sabean wants to put together the team's 2009 roster before moving to the task of contract extensions.
Giants | Likely to keep Sanchez
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:10:21 -0800
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants are likely to keep SP Jonathan Sanchez, who the team is rumored to be shopping, according to general manager Brian Sabean.
Giants | Unlikely to pursue Manny
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:25:45 -0800
Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the San Francisco Giants are unlikely to pursue free-agent OF Manny Ramirez, according to general manager Brian Sabean.
Giants | Cain untouchable
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:32:01 -0800
The San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain is not available for trade, according to general manager Brian Sabean.
Giants | Sabean likely to return in 2009
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:12:03 -0700
According to The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean will likely return for the final year of his contract in 2009.
Giants | GM declining comment on whether discipline is in order
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:57:49 -0800
According to The Associated Press, San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean declined to comment on whether he expects to be disciplined or plans to defend the way he was depicted in the Mitchell report, saying he wishes to respect the process with commissioner Bud Selig's office. "The commissioner is going to offer us every opportunity to state our case," Sabean said. "There is no advantage for the organization to go through this by commenting in the press."
Giants | Sabean may be disciplined
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:14:52 -0800
Steve Henson, of Yahoo! Sports, reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean may be disciplined for his inaction in investigating reports of his players taking steroids. MLB commissioner Bud Selig testified to Congress that Sabean should have reported the suspicions of steroids on his team to the MLB commissioner's office.
Giants | Sabean to stay
Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:51:59 -0800
Andrew Baggarly, of InsideBayArea.com, reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean has no intention of resigning as general manager of the Giants, despite reports that his relationship had strained with Giants managing partner Peter Magowan.
Giants | Team questions Florida's true desire to trade Cabrera
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:15:31 -0800
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the San Francisco Giants have become the second team to question the Florida Marlins' tactics in trade talks involving 3B Miguel Cabrera. "I hate to speak to somebody else's business, but you wonder if they really want to trade the player or if they absolutely, positively have to win the deal in such a one-sided fashion," Giants general manager Brian Sabean said. "Maybe they're not going to get something done. I don't know."
Giants | Team signing A-Rod "a reach"
Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:13:08 -0700
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean plans to determine the possibility of signing free agent 3B Alex Rodriguez (Yankees), but said the team's chances of signing Rodriguez were "a reach."
Giants | Sabean gets an extension
Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:22:26 -0700
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants have given general manager Brian Sabean a two-year contract extension with a club option for 2010. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Giants | Sabean in discussions over contract extension
Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:28:45 -0700
Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Francisco Giants are in discussions with general manager Brian Sabean over a contract extension. Despite sitting at the bottom of the National League West, the team is believed to have been impressed with the way Sabean and his team prepared for the draft this year.
Giants | 2007 could be Sabean's last with the team
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:00:44 -0800
Chris Haft, of SanFrancisco.Giants.MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean will be under pressure to succeed this season, as it could be his last with the Giants. Sabean's contract is up after the 2007 season and he would likely be let go if the team posts another 76-85 record like in 2006.
Giants | Deadline set for Bonds' contract
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:29:45 -0800
Jeff Fletcher, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean would like to have OF Barry Bonds' contract finalized by the beginning of spring training or else the club could start looking at alternative options.
Giants | Correia headed to bullpen
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:59:15 -0800
Jeff Fletcher, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco Giants P Kevin Correia is earmarked for the bullpen, according to Giants general manager Brian Sabean.
Giants | Ortiz signed
Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:35:55 -0800
Sports Network reports the San Francisco Giants signed free agent SP Russ Ortiz (Orioles) to a one-year contract Tuesday, Jan. 9. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Russ provides us with another option on our staff," said Giants senior vice president and general manager Brian Sabean. "We have done our due diligence in scouting the Puerto Rican Winter League in which he participated, and we believe Russ deserves a chance at a comeback." Ortiz (calf) was slowed by injuries in 2006 and went just 0-8 with an 8.14 ERA in 26 games (11 starts) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles.
Giants | Sweeney odd man out?
Tue, 26 Dec 2006 18:16:50 -0800
The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants 1B Mark Sweeney thinks there is a chance he will be traded, as the team has plenty of options at first base already in 1B Rich Aurilia and 1B/OF Ryan Klesko. "If everybody's healthy, the writing is on the wall," said Sweeney. Giants general manager Brian Sabean also said the team would be "tweaking the roster right through to opening day", meaning a trade isn't out of the question.
Giants | Still in the hunt for Zito
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:43:53 -0800
Rich Draper, of SanFrancisco.Giants.MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants are still in the chase for free agent SP Barry Zito (Athletics). Giants' general manager Brian Sabean said they are "still in the market, we still have money to spend" on pitching, and while the New York Mets are zeroing in on Zito, the Giants and the Texas Rangers are still in the chase.
Giants | Snow retires; will work for team
Thu, 07 Dec 2006 19:40:39 -0800
Updating a previous item, the Associated Press' Janie McCauley reports 1B J.T. Snow officially announced his retirement Thursday, Dec. 7. He last played for the Boston Red Sox but spent nine seasons with the San Francisco Giants over his 15-year major league career. Snow will work with the Giants in several capacities, broadcasting about 20 games on the radio as an analyst, serving as a roving minor league coach and spring training instructor, and advising Giants general manager Brian Sabean. He also didn't rule out some day coaching or managing.
Giants | Bonds arrives at winter meetings
Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:25:48 -0800
Barry M. Bloom, of SanFrancisco.Giants.MLB.com, reports free agent OF Barry Bonds (Giants) arrived at the winter meetings Wednesday, Dec. 6, to join in the negotiations with several clubs, including the San Francisco Giants. Giants' general manager Brian Sabean said, however, that the two sides are "not in the same ballpark" financially. Bonds is seeking a one-year deal, with a one-year option, at terms comparable to the $18 million he earned last year.
Giants | Club likely to hang on to young pitchers
Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:18:22 -0800
Rich Draper, of SanFrancisco.Giants.MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean said that the team is likely to hang on to their young pitchers rather than move them, unless a 'helluva' deal that provided present and future value, presented itself.
Giants | Former Giants scout, Pat Dobson, dies
Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:25:59 -0800
Rich Draper, of SanFrancisco.Giants.MLB.com, reports former San Francisco Giants scout and special assistant to general manager Brian Sabean, Pat Dobson, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, in a San Diego area hospital. Dobson enjoyed his best season as a player in 1971 when he went 20-8 for the Baltimore Orioles, one of four Orioles pitchers to win at least 20 games that season. KFFL sends our condolences to his friends and family.
Orioles | Former 20-game winner Dobson dies at 64
Thu, 23 Nov 2006 23:00:51 -0800
The Associated Press reports former Baltimore Orioles SP Pat Dobson, who was one of four pitchers in 1971 to win 20 games for the team, died Nov. 22 in the San Francisco area at age 64. Dobson died one day after being diagnosed with leukemia. He had served as a special assistant to Giants general manager Brian Sabean for the last nine years. KFFL extends its condolences to friends and family.
Padres | Bochy talks heat up with Giants
Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:12:02 -0700
Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Francisco Giants formally asked for permission from the San Diego Padres to speak with manager Bruce Bochy regarding the Giants' manager job. Bochy has already spoken to Giants general manager Brian Sabean informally regarding the position, and this formal interview indicates that Bochy is the front-runner for the job.
Giants | Bochy talks heat up
Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:50:26 -0700
Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Francisco Giants formally asked for permission from the San Diego Padres to speak with manager Bruce Bochy regarding the Giants' manager job. Bochy has already spoken to Giants general manager Brian Sabean informally regarding the position, and this formal interview indicates that Bochy is the front-runner for the job.
Giants | Acta interviewed in Frisco
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 23:53:01 -0700
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants interviewed New York Mets third-base coach Manny Acta about the club's managerial opening on Oct. 23. Acta met with general manager Brian Sabean and other team officials in San Francisco.
Giants | Sweeney Gives Team Versatility
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 19:50:48 -0800
Rich Draper, of Giants.MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants 1B Mark Sweeney will likely serve as the backup at first base to 1B Lance Niekro, although the team is still looking to add a left-handed hitter with power, according to Giants GM Brian Sabean. "I think it's a good fit for me," said Sweeney after signing a two-year deal. "I'll help out Niekro, play in the outfield corners and pinch-hit. That's the way my career has been."
MLB | Dec. 7 Arbitration Deadline Looms
Sun, 04 Dec 2005 16:55:03 -0800
The Associated Press' Ronald Blum reports the deadline for teams to offer salary arbitration to their eligible free agents is midnight EST Wednesday, Dec. 7. After that, teams aren't allowed to re-sign them until May 1. Also, teams won't lose draft picks if they sign a free agent not offered arbitration after Dec. 7. Once the deadline passes, there will likely be an increase in activity on the free-agent market. "It's quite possible it could be a dog and pony show until after Dec. 7," said San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean. "It's seemingly going slower than I ever could have expected. ... I'm not sure, but my inclination the last day or so is teams are bogged down waiting until Dec. 7 whether for their own free agents or so they don't lose draft picks. Dec. 7 looms larger than other years."
Giants | Siegle Interested in Assistant GM Job
Sun, 04 Dec 2005 15:04:40 -0800
Andrew Baggarly, of InsideBayArea.com, reports Washington Nationals assistant GM Tony Siegle would be interested in serving in the same capacity with the San Francisco Giants, who have a vacancy they need to fill. However, the Giants have not requested permission from the Nationals to speak with him. Siegle served as the Giants' farm director and vice president of baseball administration from 1990-94 and has also served as a special assistant to Giants GM Brian Sabean.
Giants | Contracts Sent to Coaches
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:03:15 -0700
The Hartford Courant reports the San Francisco Giants sent new contracts to each of their coaches over the weekend of October 7-9, according to Giants general manager Brian Sabean.
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