The Giants have come to an agreement with left-hander Madison Bumgarner on a five-year extension through 2017, with options covering the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
The five-year extension covers Bumgarner through his arbitration years and his first year of free agency.
Giants GM Brian Sabean:
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SIGN UP HERE Preserving our core pitching for the long term remains a top priority for the Giants and todays extension certainly helps further that goal, said Sabean. Madison has already proven that he is one of the best left handed pitchers in the game today and we are confident that he will continue to succeed for many years to come.
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Drafted by the Giants in the first round (10th overall) of the 2007 First-Year Player draft, Bumgarner has gone 1-1 with a 3.97 ERA in his first two starts this season. Hes scheduled to pitch tomorrow night's game against the Phillies.
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