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Sabean on Longoria trade: Giants clubhouse needs fresh faces, new energy
The Giants made their first big move of the offseason on Wednesday morning, acquiring three-time All-Star 3B Evan Longoria in a trade that send both Christian Arroyo and Denard Span to Tampa Bay. Though Longoria wasn’t exactly a world beater at the plate in 2016, he is at the very worst an above average third…
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Jay Bruce’s agent on KNBR: Given his choice, outfielder would love to come to San Francisco
According to Matt Sosnick, the agent of lefty-power-hitting outfielder Jay Bruce, on KNBR 680’s Gary Radnich Show with Larry Krueger, his client could very well be the next big name heading to the Bay.
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Christian Arroyo, Matt Moore pen heartfelt messages thanking Giants
Christian Arroyo and Matt Moore were both traded this week by the San Francisco Giants. Arroyo, considered the Giants top prospect before the drafting of Heliot Ramos, was shipped to Tampa Bay as part of a deal for Rays third baseman Evan Longoria. Arroyo was drafted in the first round by the Giants in 2013,…
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Krukow: Evan Longoria’s underwhelming postseason play still ‘gnaws at him’
Despite all that he’s achieved during his 10-year career, Evan Longoria has struggled in the postseason and Mike Krukow told Murph & Mac on Thursday morning he believes that will fuel him to find playoff redemption with the Giants.
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Sep 20, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (3) at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsBobby Evans on the Giants’ offseason philosophy: ‘Why not give everything you’ve got’
If the Giants’ Wednesday morning trade for Evan Longoria says one thing about the franchise, it’s that San Francisco truly believes it can compete for a playoff spot next season.
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Sep 9, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (3) throws to first base during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY SportsBobby Evans shares updated Giants’ offseason checklist on KNBR, adds new component
On Wednesday morning, the Giants made their first significant stride toward addressing an issue that plagued the team last year, as Evans executed a trade for Tampa Bay Rays’ third baseman and three-time All-Star Evan Longoria.
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Sep 15, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (3) singles during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsEven year magic, AT&T Park jitters and why Evan Longoria welcomes the move to San Francisco
After 10 years in the Major Leagues, Longoria is the rare star who would be willing to admit he had jitters when thinking about playing at AT&T Park, and it’s not because of how far the fences are set.
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Sep 28, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (3) greets Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Corey Dickerson (10) at the plate after his home run in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY SportsSabean hints at Giants’ next move: ‘We hope it will be as significant’ as Longoria trade
It took awhile for the Giants’ engine to get revved up, but Brian Sabean sounds optimistic there’s no slowing down anytime soon.
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May 30, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Christian Arroyo (22) misses a ground ball against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsThe price the Giants paid to acquire Evan Longoria
Did Evans surrender too much for a 10-year veteran who’s signed through 2022? Here’s a look at what the Giants gave up.
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Sep 22, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (3) hits a home run in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY SportsWhy the Evan Longoria trade is just a short-term fix to the Giants’ long-term problems
The question now becomes whether the trade will continue to help San Francisco as the club moves into the future, or whether it’s the type of deal that only further masks the long-term issues facing the franchise.
