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On this date in Giants history — Dec. 21

Found December 21, 2011 on 22gigantes: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Steve Finley,  Edgardo Alfonzo,  Dave Kingman,  Freddy Sanchez
TEAMS: San Francisco Giants
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2005: After trying to sign the All-Star outfielder twice as a free agent, the Giants finally acquire Steve Finley (.222, 12 HR, 54 RBI) in trade with the Dodgers which sends third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo (.277, 2 HR, 43 RBI) to Los Angeles. The veteran infielder appeared in only 109 games the previous season due to injuries.

Giants birthdays: Dave Kingman (1948), Freddy Sanchez (1977)

(All entries courtesy nationalpastime.com)

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