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Bruce Bochy, MAN, San Francisco GiantsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsGiants | Bochy, Sabean officially sign extensions 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 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 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 | Several lineup changes coming Wednesday The San Jose Mercury News reports the San Francisco Giants will face Colorado Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa Wednesday, Sept. 16. Because De La Rosa is a lefty, manager Bruce Bochy plans to sit 1B Travis Ishikawa, move 3B Pablo Sandoval to first base and slide SS Juan Uribe from short to third. SS Edgar Renteria will also play. Giants | Bochy, Wotus ejected Wednesday The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy and bench coach Ron Wotus were ejected Wednesday, Aug. 12. It was Bochy's fourth ejection of the season and second time in the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Giants | Bochy might try pitcher in eighth slot Andrew Baggarly, of The San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy may try a pitcher in the eighth slot in the lineup eventually. The team they faced Wednesday, April 29, the Los Angeles Dodgers, utilized SP Eric Stults in the eighth spot. Giants | Not planning to fire Bochy Andrew Baggarly, of The Mercury News, reports the San Francisco Giants have no plans to fire manager Bruce Bochy after a slow start to the 2009 season. Bochy is in the final year of his contract with the team. Giants | Burriss will sit again Thursday The San Jose Mercury News reports San Francisco Giants 2B Emmanuel Burriss didn't start Wednesday, April 15, and manager Bruce Bochy said he plans to rest him again Thursday, April 16. "It's human nature to add pressure," Bochy said of Burriss, who is 2-for-20 to start the season. "Sometimes sitting and watching a game works." Giants | Rowand to receive more rest The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said he'll rest OF Aaron Rowand more this season. Giants | Winn has more chances to steal MLB.com's Eric Gilmore reports San Francisco Giants OF Randy Winn has two steals already this season because he feels he has more chances to run hitting leadoff instead of third this season. Winn said manager Bruce Bochy has given him the green light to run when he wants to. Giants | Sanchez doesn't throw bullpen session The San Francisco Chronicle reports San Francisco Giants SP Jonathan Sanchez (finger) didn't throw an expected bullpen session Thursday, April 2, but manager Bruce Bochy said Sanchez didn't have a setback in his return from a burn on his left (throwing) index finger. He's scheduled to throw the bullpen Friday, April 3, and is expected to start Sunday, April 5, against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the team's final exhibition game. Giants | Holm unlikely to make squad The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants C Steve Holm was told by manager Bruce Bochy Wednesday, April 1, that he is unlikely to make the team. Giants | Bochy surprised at Valdez's resilience According to The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy conceded he was a little surprised RP Merkin Valdez would pitch well enough to make the team out of camp, given how behind he was with arm trouble. "I had questions whether he would be ready or not," Bochy said. "He's gone back-to-back days. He's gone multiple innings. He's come on fast." Giants | Perdomo likely will make roster According to The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Giants RP Luis Perdomo will likely make the roster as a Rule 5 selection. "The guy throws 93, 94 with a good slider. He's been impressive," manager Bruce Bochy said. Giants | Aurilia likely to make roster The San Francisco Chronicle reports San Francisco Giants 1B Rich Aurilia will likely make the 25-man roster, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Giants | Uribe may make team The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports San Francisco Giants IF Juan Uribe homered twice in a 7-5, 10-inning loss to the Texas Rangers Monday, March 30. Manager Bruce Bochy came awfully close following the game to saying Uribe would make the team. "Right now, that's the way it's shaping up," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "He's a valuable commodity because he can play third, short and second, and he's a threat at the plate. He's dangerous. He knows how to play and he's been on a winner." Giants | Outfield pretty much set Andrew Baggarly, of The San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy plans to have OF Fred Lewis play in left field and OF Randy Winn in right field. Winn will spell Lewis and OF Aaron Rowand in center when he is not in right field. OF Nate Schierholtz, the team's No. 4 outfielder, will be restricted to right field duties this year. Giants | Velez, Torres battling for outfield spot The San Jose Mercury News reports San Francisco Giants OF Andres Torres and OF Eugenio Velez are battling for the final outfield spot, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Giants | Outfield pretty much set Andrew Baggarly, of The San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy plans to have OF Fred Lewis play in left field and OF Nate Schierholtz in right field. OF Randy Winn will spell Lewis and Schierholtz when he is not playing center. OF Aaron Rowand will also play in center. Giants | Renteria feels elbow tightness According to The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Giants SS Edgar Renteria (elbow) felt tightness in his throwing elbow. Manager Bruce Bochy said Renteria might try to play Sunday, March 29, but his status was unknown. Giants | Likely to carry two catchers Hendry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Francisco Giants are discussing the possibility of carrying just two catchers, C Bengie Molina and 3B Pablo Sandoval as the emergency backup. That scenario would leave C Steve Holm as the odd man out. Sandoval began catching bullpen sessions this week and manager Bruce Bochy said the team will put Sandoval in some games behind the dish soon. Giants | 2B decision coming soon The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy will decide whether IF Kevin Frandsen or IF Emmanuel Burriss will start at second base before April 1. Burriss is perceived to be in the lead. Giants | Burriss, Frandsen excelling Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco Giants 2B Emmanuel Burriss and 2B Kevin Frandsen are both excelling in Spring Training. Burriss went 3-for-4 with two RBIs Friday, March 20, to raise his average to .396. Frandsen had two hits Friday and is hitting .294 this spring. Manager Bruce Bochy said the competition at second base between the two players could go down to the wire. However, Burriss seems to have the lead in the battle. Giants | Big Unit undergoes MRI Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports an MRI confirmed that San Francisco Giants SP Randy Johnson (biceps) is dealing with biceps discomfort. Johnson is expected to make his next start this spring Monday, March 23, against the Seattle Mariners. He will play long toss Friday, March 20, and will throw off a mound Saturday, March 21, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Giants | Unit to miss start Giants.MLB.com's Chris Haft reports San Francisco Giants SP Randy Johnson (biceps) will miss his next spring start due to biceps soreness. Manager Bruce Bochy said that the move was precautionary and that Johnson did not need to undergo any physical tests. Giants | Sandoval out of shape Giants.MLB.com's Chris Haft reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said 3B Pablo Sandoval must play and condition himself until he reaches a more optimal weight from the 246 pounds he's at. Giants | Unit to throw live Saturday Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco Giants SP Randy Johnson did not throw to live hitters Friday, Feb. 20, but will instead throw live batting practice Saturday, Feb. 21. Manager Bruce Bochy indicated that the change in schedule was not because of an injury. Giants | Lewis could hit fourth Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Francisco Giants have been considering moving OF Fred Lewis to the No. 4 spot in the lineup this year, according to manager Bruce Bochy. C Bengie Molina would move to the No. 5 spot in the order. Giants | Second base situation not expected to be resolved soon Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said he doesn't expect to make a decision on the starting second baseman until late in Spring Training. SS Emmanuel Burriss, IF Kevin Frandsen and 2B Eugenio Velez are all options to win the position. Giants | Lowry does not throw Tuesday ESPN.com reports San Francisco Giants SP Noah Lowry (shoulder) missed his second straight mound session Tuesday, Feb. 17, after suffering from tightness in his shoulder during pre-camp throwing sessions. Lowry instead threw off flat ground at the team's complex and is scheduled to throw off a mound Thursday, Feb. 19, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Giants | Lowry's soreness has improved Updating previous reports, the San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports the tightness in the back of San Francisco Giants SP Noah Lowry's (shoulder) shoulder has improved, according to manager Bruce Bochy. The team hopes he can make his next turn Tuesday, Feb. 17. Giants | Johnson not expected to participate in most drills San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said SP Randy Johnson will be on a different schedule than the other pitchers at spring training camp, according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News. He is not expected to be asked to participate in most drills, and if he picks up a bat, it'll just be "so when he gets in there, he doesn't hurt himself," Bochy said. Giants | Lowry experiences shoulder tightness San Francisco Giants SP Noah Lowry (shoulder) felt mild tightness in the back of his left shoulder during a mound session Friday, Feb. 13, according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury-News. "We'll be on the side of caution," manager Bruce Bochy said. "We won't rush him." Giants | Lowry experiences shoulder tightness San Francisco Giants SP Noah Lowry (shoulder) felt mild tightness in the back of his left shoulder during a mound session Friday, Feb. 13, according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News. "We'll be on the side of caution," manager Bruce Bochy said. "We won't rush him." Giants | Lewis likely to bat fifth Laurence Miedema, of The San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants OF Fred Lewis will likely bat fifth in the team's batting order in 2009, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Giants | Posey won't make team The San Jose Mercury News' Laurence Miedema reports San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey will be in Spring Training, but he won't be vying for a roster spot, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Giants | Team will begin to take infield practice Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Francisco Giants will take infield practice before batting practice at least once during every series. Manager Bruce Bochy said the team is doing it because they have many young players that need instruction. Giants | Vizquel in danger of losing job Andrew Baggarly, of The Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants SS Omar Vizquel is in danger of losing his starting job, hitting just .171. Manager Bruce Bochy said Vizquel will start Tuesday, June 24, against the Cleveland Indians. Bochy is hopeful that Vizquel will find his swing and break out of his 7-for-69 slump. Giants | Bochy ejected Monday The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy was ejected in the seventh inning Monday, June 16, for arguing a play at the plate. It was his third ejection of the year. Giants | Velez sent down to get game back The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports San Francisco Giants SS Eugenio Velez was sent to Triple-A to regain his confidence. He will play some outfield and second base at Fresno. "It's a few things" manager Bruce Bochy said. "He's been struggling at the plate. He's getting frustrated with that. It looks like his defense was affected. That, and the pickoffs. It seems like no matter what he did, things didn't go right for him. This is the right thing to do, send him down and get his game back." Giants | Bochy ejected The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy was ejected in the sixth inning Tuesday, April 22, for arguing a foul ball. Giants | Castillo may rest Giants.MLB.com's Chris Haft reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said 3B Jose Castillo, who has played every inning this year, may receive a rest. Giants | Team wants Ortmeier to bat right-handed The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants want OF Dan Ortmeier to focus strictly on batting right-handed. "Left-handed's been a high maintenance thing for him where he's really been fighting it quite a bit, so we want to try to simplify it," manager Bruce Bochy said. "He's got a great swing right-handed and let's just go from there." Giants | Bochy on Durham Andrew Baggarly, of The Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy acknowledges 2B Ray Durham's (hamstring) limited range at second base in the team's first two games. Bochy says the reason for this is lingering tightness in Durham's hamstring. With a little rest, Bochy feels Durham can recover. Giants | Bochy hopes to go with 11 pitchers Andrew Baggarly, of the San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said he hopes to start the season with an 11-man pitching staff. Giants | Rettenmund possible option for hitting coach Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports former San Diego Padres hitting coach Merv Rettenmund is a possibility to be the new San Francisco Giants hitting coach. Rettenmund was hired by Giants manager Bruce Bochy in June 2006, when Bochy was the manager of the Padres. Giants | Bochy to coach in All-Star game Chris Haft, of Giants.MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy will be a coach for the National League during the 78th annual All-Star game. Giants | Bochy ejected for arguing out call The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy was ejected during the team's June 20 game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Bochy argued with first-base umpire Brian Knight about whether or not OF Dave Roberts was truly out or safe at first base. Knight ruled Roberts out, but TV replays showed Roberts beat the throw. Giants | Molina sits Tuesday Kelvin Ang, of Giants.MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants C Bengie Molina (hand) sat out the Tuesday, June 19, game against the Milwaukee Brewers. "He's got some swelling in his hand," manager Bruce Bochy said. He is expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game. Giants | Roberts gets Sunday off According to Becky Regan, of Giants.MLB.com, San Francisco Giants OF Dave Roberts received Sunday, June 10, off because manager Bruce Bochy was trying to stack the lineup with right-handed batters and because OF Barry Bonds was feeling good enough to play. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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