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Arroyo’s minor-league experience is not insignificant. It’s getting past the time to say seasoning is still needed. And Arroyo’s start in AAA Sacramento — 18-for-39 (.462 batting average), with three doubles, a home run and an OPS of 1.115 — has Giants fans properly salivating.

This will be Steve Kerr and training staff’s decision — because you know Durant will be angling to be on the court. The best way to fully heal from a muscle strain is rest. Plain and simple.

If both Durant and Barnes miss Game 2, it’s expected rookie Patrick McCaw would earn the starting nod. McCaw started 20 of 71 games in his first season, averaging 4 points per game in 15.1 minutes.

The procedure, which was performed in San Diego, was a success and Bochy will be resting comfortably at his home tonight. He will rejoin the team in Colorado on Friday.

Lynch and Shanahan have added so many new players to their operation in Santa Clara, there’s almost two factions of the roster: Trent Baalke holdovers and new regime pieces. Depth was a priority in free agency, but the 49ers are still missing several blue chip pieces needed to compete for championships, namely at quarterback, wide receiver, pass rusher and cornerback

Gilliam finished the year 57th of 59 qualifying tackles in pass blocking efficiency, allowing 58 quarterback pressures in 2016.

Kyle Shanahan’s zone-blocking scheme requires more nimble offensive linemen who can move quickly in space. Despite Trent Brown’s solid start to his career, don’t rule out Gilliam starting the season Week 1. 49ers.com lists Brown at 355 pounds, and there’s a chance that listing is a little on the light side.

When JaVale McGee originally signed with the Warriors last summer, some prognosticators thought it was Bob Myers grasping for any type of answer at the center position. Little did many know at the time, McGee would end up playing a major role in the Warriors’ first playoff victory Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers

The Giants signed the right-hander to a five-year, $90 million in December of 2016. The 32-year-old went 12-11 last season with a 3.81 ERA and he ate up 203.1 innings. The Giants have lost all three of Samardzija’s starts so far in 2017, although he’s averaging 8 strikeouts per game

The San Francisco Chronicle reported Sunday that 45-year-old Patrick Van Lam went to a San Jose police station Saturday after seeing viral photos of himself on social media taking the ball at a charity auction.