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Team Notebook: San Francisco Giants News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:59:23 -0800 The San Francisco Giants designated OF Justin Christian for assignment Wednesday, Feb. 8, in order to add 2B Ryan Theriot and RP Guillermo Mota to the 40-man roster. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Tim Lincecum losing weight Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:57:35 -0800 San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum has become more mindful of his diet this offseason, and he has lost 21 pounds in the last three months. Lincecum is now weighing in at 175 pounds. He intentionally added pounds after the 2010 season in hopes of increasing his stamina. Lincecum has laid off junk food, done cardio work and started swimming in a pool. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Buster Posey to try new catcher's mask Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:23:02 -0800 San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey will try a traditional two-piece catcher's mask during spring training instead of the goalie-style catching mask he has previously used. The worry among coaches on staff was Posey's mask left him more vulnerable to concussions and head trauma due to foul balls. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Buster Posey making progress in rehab Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:57:01 -0800 San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey (leg) feels he will be completely healthy by Opening Day. "I've done some stuff I didn't think I'd be doing so soon," he said. "I started taking batting practice on the field about three weeks before I thought I would. Timing is a huge part of hitting. I'm optimistic it'll be pretty smooth." Defensively, Posey hasn't had any problems crouching but admitted that his left ankle doesn't feel the same as before. He is expected to get the bulk of his playing time behind the plate but will also see some time at first base. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Beard will remain for Brian Wilson Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:22:57 -0800 San Francisco Giants RP Brian Wilson said Friday, Feb. 3, that his beard will remain. "It's part of me," Wilson said. He also said he has lost about 15 pounds, which might aid his flexibility. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Tim Lincecum lost 20 pounds during offseason Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:22:27 -0800 San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum dropped 20 pounds during the offseason, getting down to 175. Lincecum gained weight on purpose last year for durability and didn't like it. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Nate Schierholtz expected to start Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:20:39 -0800 San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday, Feb. 3, that he expects OFs Melky Cabrera, Nate Schierholtz and Angel Pagan to be the starting outfielders, although 1Bs Brandon Belt and Aubrey Huff might see time out there as well. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Angel Pagan frontrunner to bat leadoff Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:19:54 -0800 San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday, Feb. 3, that OF Angel Pagan is likely the favorite to hit in the leadoff spot. "I would say Pagan is going in as the frontrunner to hit leadoff," Bochy said. The manager also indicated OF Melky Cabrera would get a look in the top spot during the spring. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Melky Cabrera might be used in leadoff spot Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:19:20 -0800 San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday, Feb. 3, that OF Melky Cabrera might hit in several different spots the team's lineup, including a look in the leadoff spot in the spring. "We'll look at Cabrera in the two spot, or maybe the five or six spots," Bochy said. "Right now, we're keeping our options open." Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Pablo Sandoval needs to lose a few pounds Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:18:51 -0800 San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday, Feb. 3, that 3B Pablo Sandoval has weight to lose before the season. "He's got a few pounds to lose. That's fair to say," Bochy said. "He's working hard. He's got a few pounds to work out before spring training. However, Bochy added that Sandoval "looks better than when I saw him two weeks ago." Bochy said Sandoval might bat fifth in the lineup. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Pablo Sandoval might have procedure for other eye Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:18:23 -0800 San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval (eye) said Friday, Feb. 3, that he might get LASIK surgery in his right eye if the procedure he had in his left eye produces good results this season. He said he sees the ball better after the offseason procedure on his left eye. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Lou Piniella leaves organization Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:14:31 -0800 San Francisco Giants special assistant Lou Piniella has left the organization to take a broadcasting job with the YES Network based in Tampa, Fla. He decided to take the job in order to be close to his family. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Some interest in Xavier Nady Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:34:30 -0800 The San Francisco Giants and free-agent OF Xavier Nady (Diamondbacks) have some mutual interest, but if a deal is done, it would most likely be a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Trio competing for backup roles Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:33:36 -0800 San Francisco Giants 2B Emmanuel Burriss, 2B Mike Fontenot and SS Ryan Theriot head into spring training battling for backup jobs. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Brandon Crawford still viewed as starting SS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:33:11 -0800 The San Francisco Giants still view SS Brandon Crawford as their starting shortstop going into spring training despite the recent addition of veteran INF Ryan Theriot. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Ryan Theriot will provide insurance Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:56:20 -0800 San Francisco Giants SS Ryan Theriot will provide insurance up the middle this year behind SS Brandon Crawford and 2B Freddy Sanchez. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:26:57 -0800 San Francisco Giants SS Ryan Theriot will make $1.25 million this year plus another $750,000 in possible performance bonuses. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:15:15 -0800 The San Francisco Giants agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent SS Ryan Theriot (Cardinals) Friday, Jan. 27. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Tim Lincecum's incentives Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:17:00 -0800 Updating previous reports, San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum has incentives in his deal that could make it worth more than the $40.5 million base. Lincecum would earn an additional $500,000 for winning his third Cy Young, $250,000 for second place, $100,000 for third, $75,000 for fourth and $50,000 for fifth. If he wins the Cy Young in 2012, the bonus for winning again in 2013 would increase to $1 million. Lincecum also would make $250,000 for being voted NL MVP, $150,000 for being the runner-up, $100,000 for third, $75,000 for fourth and $50,000 for fifth. He would receive a $100,000 bonus if picked to the All-Star game and $50,000 for a Gold Glove. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:12:52 -0800 The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent RP Clay Hensley (Marlins) to a one-year, $750,000 contract with an additional $300,000 in incentives and awards. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Tim Lincecum gets limited no-trade clause Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:56:36 -0800 Updating a previous report, the deal San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum signed Tuesday, Jan. 24, also received a limited no-trade clause. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Tim Lincecum financial details Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:56:32 -0800 San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum will receive a $500,000 signing bonus, $18 million this year and $22 million in 2013, according to a person familiar with the deal. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:51:19 -0800 Updating previous reports, San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum agreed to a two-year, $40.5 million deal to avoid salary arbitration. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Tim Lincecum reaches agreement Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:49:50 -0800 Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum and the team have reached a verbal agreement on a deal to avoid arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 24. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Close to deal with Tim Lincecum Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:49:26 -0800 The San Francisco Giants are close to inking SP Tim Lincecum to a two-year deal worth just over $40 million to avoid salary arbitration. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Tim Lincecum turns down big offer Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:57:25 -0800 San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum is believed to have rejected a five-year offer worth more than $100 million from the team. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Working on a deal with Matt Cain Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:29:03 -0800 The San Francisco Giants are trying to work out a multiyear deal with SP Matt Cain, as well as SP Tim Lincecum. There is optimism they can sign Cain to a deal for less than $20 million per year. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Team and Tim Lincecum reportedly $4 million apart Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:58:28 -0800 According to sources, the San Francisco Giants offered SP Tim Lincecum a two-year deal worth $40 million. Lincecum's representatives are reportedly seeking a two-year contract worth $44 million. Comment (0) | Share: Giants | Team hoping to avoid arbitration hearing with Tim Lincecum Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:27:15 -0800 Updating previous reports, the San Francisco Giants and SP Tim Lincecum have reportedly made significant progress towards a new deal since arbitration figures were exchanged Wednesday, Jan. 17, and both sides are hopeful that a deal can be finalized before a scheduled hearing next month. Lincecum requested $21.5 million and the Giants submitted a $17 million offer. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:03:28 -0800 San Francisco Giants RP Sergio Romo will make $1.575 million as part of his one-year deal to avoid salary arbitration. Comment (0) | Share: |
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