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Byrnes: Matt Cain needs to rediscover his changeup
If Cain is not able to prove himself in February or March, at least Giants fans know they have a reliable option waiting in the wings. Lefty Ty Blach assumed the fifth starter role late last season and was terrific, notching 10 strikeouts and a 1.06 ERA in 17 innings pitched in September.
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Tyler Beede plans to play a major role for the Giants in ’17
SCOTTSDALE – Tyler Beede knows he has a legitimate shot to claim the fifth spot in the Giants’ rotation this season. Regardless, he can expect to see some time on a big-league mound for the Giants in 2017. With that in mind, he joined the boys on the Minor League Podcast to break down exactly…
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Murph’s top 3 storylines heading into Giants spring training
Matt Cain, a brand new bullpen and a World Baseball Classic – Brian Murphy offers up his top three storylines heading in to the San Francisco Giants 2017 spring training.
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Evans on Williamson and Parker: ‘I don’t know that I want both of them to be on this club’
What about third base? If Connor Gillaspie — or even hotshot prospect Christian Arroyo — beats out Eduardo Nunez, could Nunez move to left field?
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Bumgarner could ask for $200 million plus on new contract
To understand Bumgarner’s situation, Clayton Kershaw will earn $35 million in this season alone. The Dodgers ace signed a seven-year, $215 million deal with an opt out clause after 2018
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Matt Cain faces challenge for starting rotation spot
The three-time All-Star has a $20 million salary in the final guaranteed season of a $127.5 million, six-year contract.
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Krukow will only call 120 games in 2017, Lopez and Affeldt to fill in
“My schedule is going to be cut down to 120 games,” Krukow told Murph & Mac. “And Jeremy Affeldt and Javier Lopez are going to pick up those games. So they’re going to be a part of Giants baseball on TV this year.”
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Emotional Sergio Romo sends texts to KNBR: ‘I will truly be leaving my heart in San Francisco’
Word of Duane Kuiper’s comments concerning Sergio Romo becoming a Dodger this offseason clearly reached the 3-time World Series reliever. Romo felt so strongly about them, he decided to write Paulie Mac a number of text messages to refute that he has anything but love for the Orange and Black.
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Brian Wilson attempting comeback as a knuckleballer [report]
Wilson threw 30 pitches Wednesday for two MLB teams who are considering taking a flier on the former Giants closer. Wilson has not pitched since a 2014 stint with the Dodgers, that saw his ERA balloon to 4.66 in 61 appearances.
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Javier Lopez announces his retirement [report]
Four-time World Series champion, and former member of the Giants core four, Javier Lopez announced his retirement to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports on Wednesday.