According to a Tweet by
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, he reports that the Tampa Bay Rays have interest in free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger. Keppinger became a free agent in December when the San Francisco Giants non-tendered him.
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January 23, 2012
The Giants have taken care of just about all of their arbitration cases (except for the really big one for Tim Lincecum but that seems to be close to being resolved as well) and with their roster pretty much set the picture of what the Giants payroll for next season is nearly complete.
With management setting a hard cap for the season at $130 million it looks like the team is...
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January 22, 2012
The Giants’ offseason has been discussed and scrutinized ad nauseum, and the consensus seems to be somewhere between frustration and disgust. A team with hopes of contending, a steady stream of revenue, and a dire need to improve its offense passed on Jose Reyes, Jimmy Rollins, and Carlos Beltran. In fact, their only offensive additions consisted of Angel Pagan and Melky Cabrera...
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January 24, 2012
Happy birthday to former Giants pitcher Atlee Hammaker (pictured), who turns 54 today.
There are just 26 days remaining until pitchers and catchers report to spring training and 70 days until Opening Day.
On this date in Giants history…
1973: Left-handed pitcher Warren Spahn is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. In his first year of eligibility, Spahn is named on...
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January 23, 2012
Andrew Susac is the first of the Giants impressive depth at catcher on my Top Prospect list. He is also the one with the least amount of professional experience because he signed too late to get into any games last season but did get some at bats in the instructional league.
With the signing deadline for draft picks moved up in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement hopefully...
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January 24, 2012
Cody Ross says he has agreed to sign with the Boston Red Sox, giving them an experienced bat to help replace J.D. Drew in right field.
Foxsports.com and ESPN.com earlier reported the contract is for one year and $3 million. Ross told The Associated Press in a text message late Monday that the deal won't be finalized until he takes a physical.
The 31-year-old Ross batted .240...
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January 24, 2012
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Slugger Carlos Pena is excited about returning to the Tampa Bay Rays, bolstering hopes for another run for the playoffs.
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January 22, 2012
The Tigers are pursuing Johnny Damon, a source tells Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter). Morosi adds that at this point, he's a stronger possibility for the club than Derrek Lee.
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January 24, 2012
Right-hander Tim Lincecum has reached a verbal agreement with the Giants on a two-year, $40.5 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
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January 24, 2012
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January 23, 2012
Former San Francisco Giants outfielder—and 2010 post-season hero—Cody Ross has signed a contract to play for the Boston Red Sox, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Ross, 31, became a fan favorite in San Fran after his heroics in the 2010 post-season when he batted .294/.390/.686 (1.076 OPS) with 5 HR and 10 RBI in 15 games. Two of his homers came against Phillies ace Roy...
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January 24, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO Cody Ross says he has agreed to sign with the Boston Red Sox, giving them an experienced bat to...
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