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Affeldt re-signs with the Giants for 3 years

Found November 13, 2012 on The Capital Sports Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jeremy Affeldt
TEAMS: San Francisco Giants
By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer The San Francisco Giants have re-signed pitcher Jeremy Affeldt. Jeremy Affeldt Affeldt has signed a three-year contract extension with the Giants. His new contract is worth $18 million dollars. He has had a 2.66 ERA since the begging of the 2011 season with a 1.21 WHIP and 8.0 K/9 innings. Against left handed batters, he had a 2.36 ERA. He had considerable interest in the free agent market, before re-signing with the Giants. © 2007-2012 The Capital Sports Report. All rights reserved. All the articles and photos contained on the website are protected by the US Copyright law and may not be re-produced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcasted without the prior written permission. The Capital Sports Report and its logo are official trademarks of Anthony Caruso III and Anthony Caruso Enterprises.
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