Andrew Baggarly

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  • Dec 17, 2012

    Giants sign Casilla to three-year contract

    SAN FRANCISCO – The Giants locked up an underpublicized but important piece in their bullpen, agreeing to a three-year contract with right-hander Santiago Casilla on Monday. The deal includes a club option for 2016 with vesting language, meaning that the Giants bought out at least two of Casilla’s free-agent years and control a third. Casilla’s contract, which is pending a…

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  • Dec 13, 2012

    Giants, Andres Torres agree on one-year deal

    SAN FRANCISCO – The Giants already brought back World Series heroes from 2012 when they re-signed Angel Pagan, Marco Scutaro and Jeremy Affeldt. Now they’re bringing the band back together from the 2010 World Series championship, too – one of its most popular members, at least. The club is saying hello to Andres Torres, agreeing to terms with the fan-favorite…

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  • Dec 6, 2012

    EXTRA BAGGS: Don't expect return of Ross the Boss, etc.

    NASHVILLE – From several angles, Cody Ross would appear to be a perfect fit to rejoin the Giants. He remains hugely popular from his magical postseason in 2010. He’s a right-handed hitting outfielder. And the Giants would like to acquire a platoon partner for Gregor Blanco in left field. But it wouldn’t be a perfect fit for Ross, who wants…

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  • Dec 5, 2012

    Wilson's agents talking to many clubs, but not Giants

    NASHVILLE – The Giants are keeping the door open to re-sign Brian Wilson, but they expect the popular three-time All-Star closer to roam the market for awhile to assess his value. Giants vice president Bobby Evans said he had two phone conversations with Wilson’s agent, Dan Lozano, following the GM meetings a month ago. But they haven’t spoken about...

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  • Dec 5, 2012

    Giants offer Scutaro two years plus vesting option

    NASHVILLE – The Giants continued to negotiate with second baseman Marco Scutaro and remained hopeful he would accept a two-year contract with a vesting option as the atrium skies darkened over the winter meetings Tuesday. Giants manager Bruce Bochy told NBC Sports Network that he hoped Scutaro would make a decision before the night was over. Scutaro is weighing an…

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  • Dec 5, 2012

    Giants pick up 2014 options, plan to further extend Bochy, Sabean

    NASHVILLE – In a decision plucked straight out of what Giants CEO Larry Baer called “no-brainer land,” the club formally exercised its 2014 contract options on manager Bruce Bochy and GM Brian Sabean. Baer acknowledged the move was made official a week ago, and added that the parties absolutely would engage in talks about an extension “for 2015 and beyond”…

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  • Dec 4, 2012

    EXTRA BAGGS: Giants want a heavier Lincecum, etc.

    NASHVILLE — The Giants have asked Tim Lincecum to put some more meat on his bones this winter — preferably not by eating out of a paper cheeseburger sack. “The focus is on good weight,” said Giants head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner, who spoke by phone with Lincecum last week. “If he can gain five or six pounds of good…

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  • Dec 4, 2012

    Scutaro talks continue; Giants weigh LF options

    NASHVILLE — The Giants replaced Angel Pagan with Angel Pagan, and didn’t that work out neatly for all parties? But they still have to figure a plan for left field, and let’s not forget that Canadian defector Melky Cabrera led the major leagues in hits and runs when he was suspended for testosterone on Aug. 15. As of now, the…

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  • Dec 4, 2012

    Bochy will make recruiting pitch to Brian Wilson

    NASHVILLE — There is money to be made if you’re a free-agent closer coming off Tommy John surgery. The Angels proved it when they signed Ryan Madson, and the Texas Rangers provided further evidence Monday when they agreed to a two-year, 8 million contract with Joakim Soria. Soria had his second Tommy John surgery in April — the same set…

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  • Dec 4, 2012

    Giants release Cactus League schedule

    SAN FRANCISCO — You can start the official clock. It’s at 71 days and counting.Giants pitchers and catchers will report to Scottsdale, Ariz., on Feb. 12 and the club will open the 2013 exhibition schedule Feb. 23 with a home game against a Los Angeles Angels split squad — the earliest they’ve ever started up Cactus League play.The Giants are…

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