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Giants | MLB unlikely to punish Lincecum
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:42:08 -0800

The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports Major League Baseball is unlikely to punish San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum after his citation for marijuana possession. There are no provisions in the collective bargaining agreement for punishing players who are convicted of using drugs of abuse.

Giants | Four file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:15:37 -0800

The Associated press reports San Francisco Giants RP Bob Howry, SP Brad Penny, 2B Juan Uribe and OF Randy Winn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Giants | Lincecum facing misdemeanor charges
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:08:08 -0800

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges after a traffic stop in his home state. He was pulled over for speeding in Washington Oct. 30. Lincecum was found with 3.3 grams of marijuana. He could face potential fines totaling $622 for the misdemeanor possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia counts plus the citation for driving 74 mph in a 60-mph zone. Lincecum entered a plea of not guilty through his attorney, and is currently scheduled to appear before a judge Dec. 22.

Giants | Neal homers Wednesday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:56:43 -0800

MLB.com reports San Francisco Giants OF Thomas Neal hit a two-run home run and had three hits in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Giants | Lowry, Miller become free agents
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:24:07 -0800

The Sports Network reports San Francisco Giants SP Noah Lowry and RP Justin M. Miller both declared free agency Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Giants | Posey homers Monday
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:45:37 -0800

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey hit his second home run of the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 2.

Giants | Meulens named hitting coach
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:49:27 -0800

The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants have named minor league hitting coach Hensley Meulens as their new hitting coach.

Giants | F. Sanchez expected to hit second
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:16:41 -0800

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants 2B Freddy Sanchez is expected to hit second in the order next year, but manager Bruce Bochy said he might use Sanchez in the third spot occasionally.

Giants | Pichardo outrighted
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:16:40 -0800

The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports the San Francisco Giants outrighted P Kelvin Pichardo to the minors.

Giants | More on Lowry
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:14:02 -0800

Updating previous reports, the San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports the San Francisco Giants declined the $6.25 million option on SP Noah Lowry, and he was outrighted off the 40-man roster. Lowry hasn't thrown a pitch since 2007 due to an elbow injury and is unlikely to return as he and his agent have accused the team's medical staff of incompetence.

Giants | Miller expected to be taken off 40-man roster
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:22:30 -0800

The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports that the San Francisco Giants are expected to outright RP Justin M. Miller, who is eligible for salary arbitration. However, vice president of baseball operations Bobby Evans said the team would not "close the door" on re-signing him.

Giants | Lowry expected to be released
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:14:52 -0700

The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports that San Francisco Giants SP Noah Lowry is expected to be released by the team Saturday, Oct. 31, according to agent Damon Lapa. The move would clear space on the 40-man roster, although it is possible that the Giants could later re-sign him. Lapa said Lowry, who last pitched in 2007, is completely healthy and throwing three days a week on his normal offseason program without any restrictions.

Giants | F. Sanchez signed to two-year deal
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:07:29 -0700

The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports that the San Francisco Giants have signed 2B Freddy Sanchez to a two-year, $12 million contract. The deal is worth $6 million per season and eliminates the $8.1 million option from his previous contract, meaning he will be taking a $2.1 million pay cut for 2010 in return for $6 million in 2011.

Giants | Martinez tearing it up in AFL
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:41:13 -0700

MLB.com reports San Francisco Giants P Joe Martinez is 1-0 with a 0.90 ERA and has struck out 10 batters in 10 innings in three Arizona Fall League starts.

Giants | Posey wins Spink Award
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:21:16 -0700

MLB.com's Danny Wild reports San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey won the J.G. Taylor Spink Award as the Topps/Minor League Player of the Year for 2009. He hit .325 with 18 homers and 80 RBIs in 115 games.

Giants | Close to signing Mateo
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:35:05 -0700

ESPN.com's Jorge Arangure Jr. reports the San Francisco Giants are likely to sign 16-year-old OF Wagner Mateo in the next couple of weeks.

Giants | Lincecum named NL Pitcher of the Year
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:38:44 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum was named The Sports News' 2009 National League Pitcher of the Year.

Giants | Becoming interested in Chapman
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:08:09 -0700

Jorge Arangure Jr., of ESPN The Magazine, reports the San Francisco Giants are beginning to become interested in Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman.

Giants | Could make a run at Holliday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:53:15 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the San Francisco Giants could pursue OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals) in the offseason.

Giants | Have met with Kikuchi
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:15:03 -0700

ESPN.com reports the San Francisco Giants have had talks with Japanese P Yusei Kikuchi.

Giants | Winn hopes to return
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:12:25 -0700

Giants.MLB.com's Chris Haft reports San Francisco Giants OF Randy Winn hopes to re-sign with the team in the offseason as he enters free agency for the first time.

Giants | Clark not a candidate for hitting coach
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:03:09 -0700

The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports former San Francisco Giants 1B Will Clark isn't a candidate for the team's hitting coach vacancy.

Giants | Jaramillo has not been mentioned
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:14:49 -0700

Andrew Baggarly, of The San Jose Mercury News, reports free-agent hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo (Rangers) has not been considered for the open hitting coach position with the San Francisco Giants.

Giants | Meulens could be leading candidate for hitting coach
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:07:48 -0700

Andrew Baggarly, of The San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco Giants Class AAA hitting coach Hensley Meulens could be a leading candidate to become the team's hitting coach in 2010. Manager Bruce Bochy said he will give Meulens heavy consideration for the job.

Giants | Five to AFL
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:17:34 -0700

Baseball America's John Manuel reports San Francisco Giants P Steve Edlefsen, P Daniel Turpen, RP Joe Martinez, SS Brandon Crawford and OF Thomas Neal were added to the Arizona Fall League.

Giants | Not retaining Lansford
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:31:47 -0700

The Sacramento Bee reports the San Francisco Giants will not retain hitting coach Carney Lansford for the 2010 season.

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 | Aurilia has elbow surgery
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:48:57 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants 1B Rich Aurilia (elbow) had arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow. He's expected to retire this offseason.

Giants | Miller has elbow surgery
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:48:45 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants RP Justin M. Miller (elbow) had arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow.

Giants | Medders has knee surgery
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:46:08 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants RP Brandon Medders (knee) had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Giants | Bumgarner unlikely to start season in majors
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:45:01 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants prospect SP Madison Bumgarner is unlikely to be a candidate to be in the rotation to open the 2010 season.

Giants | Not sure Posey is ready
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:44:48 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports the San Francisco Giants will watch C Buster Posey in the Arizona Fall League. The team thinks he's ready for the majors defensively, but they aren't sure he's prepared to carry the offensive load.

Giants | F. Sanchez likely coming back
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:39:33 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants 2B Freddy Sanchez is expected to be the team's second baseman next season. Giants general manager Brian Sabean said he'd like to restructure Sanchez's contract that calls for an $8.1 million option for next season, but if they can't come to terms they are willing to pick the option up.

Giants | Big Unit works inning in what might be final game
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:38:05 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News reports San Francisco Giants SP Randy Johnson pitched one inning of relief Sunday, Oct. 4, and he recorded his 4,875th career strikeout when he fanned San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez.

Giants | Affeldt earns Sunday victory
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:36:30 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News reports San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt pitched two innings Sunday, Oct. 4, and he picked up the win in a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres. Affeldt finished with a 1.73 ERA, the lowest among all National League relievers.

Giants | Sandoval's extra-inning homer helps win final game
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:34:06 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval hit a solo home run in the 10th inning Sunday, Oct. 4, as the Giants closed down the 2009 season with a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres.

Giants | Cain loses final start of season
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:25:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain allowed two runs and six hits in five innings, with five strikeouts and one walk, as the Giants fell 2-0 to the San Diego Padres Saturday, Oct. 3.

Giants | Medders earns win Friday
Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:54:35 -0700

San Francisco Giants RP Brandon Medders retired both batters he faced Friday, Oct. 2, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. He was credited with the victory, improving to 5-1 on the season.

Giants | Zito leaves game with bruised left forearm
Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:43:23 -0700

Updating previous reports, San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito (forearm) allowed one run on three hits Friday, Oct. 2, against the San Diego Padres, with two walks and six strikeouts, according to The Associated Press. Zito left the game with one out in the sixth inning because of a bruised left forearm, which he suffered after being hit by a line drive off the bat of 1B Adrian Gonzalez. He grimaced and did not go after the ball, which ended up between the pitcher's mound and third base, and immediately left the game after being checked by a trainer. X-rays were negative.

Giants | Zito exits early Friday
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:37:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito (elbow) left the game early Friday, Oct. 2, after he was hit by a line drive near his left elbow.

Giants | Uribe rests Thursday
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:09:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants 2B Juan Uribe (shoulder) rested his right shoulder Thursday, Oct. 1.

Giants | Winn unlikely to return next year
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:09:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants OF Randy Winn is unlikely to return to the team in 2010.

Giants | Lincecum sharp in last start of season
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:08:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (15-7) struck out seven in his last start of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, Oct. 1. He finished the year with 261 strikeouts, which is four fewer than last year.

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.