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Mike Krukow on 49ers: ‘They’re a force, nobody wants to play these guys now’
As a former pitcher, Krukow knows all about the importance of a smooth delivery, throwing mechanics and inspiring teammates, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he’s taken with the way Jimmy Garoppolo has stepped in and performed as the 49ers’ quarterback.
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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 SportsEvan Longoria takes out full-page ad thanking Rays fans
The Giants already have two faces of their franchise, Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner, but earlier this week, San Francisco hit the trade market to acquire another player who’s familiar with shouldering the weight of an entire organization.
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Sep 20, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) and center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) and right fielder Mookie Betts (50) celebrate after defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY SportsFive potential trade partners that can help the Giants address their remaining needs
Though several immediate impact free agents are still on the market, the Giants would be wise to add to the roster through trades for young players with controllable contracts that will allow San Francisco to field a roster with a payroll that remains under the $197 million competitive balance tax threshold.
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Sep 16, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Alen Hanson (39) steals second base against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY SportsFormer White Sox infielder announces deal with Giants
The Giants also don’t have great organizational depth at middle infield positions, as the franchise doesn’t have high-level prospects coming through the system at shortstop and second base.
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Jun 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Josh Rutledge (32) can’t get to a single by Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (1) during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY SportsGiants sign former Red Sox infielder to Minor League deal [report]
For the second time in a span of five months, the San Francisco Giants have signed a former Boston Red Sox infielder to a Minor League contract.
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Oct 6, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians right fielder Jay Bruce (32) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning in game two of the 2017 ALDS against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsHow a slow-developing free agent market should favor the Giants
The general manager meetings took place more than a month ago, the Winter Meetings are almost two weeks old, and still, the vast majority of the best players on the market remain available.
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Thompson: I don’t know if Longoria is worth the price
There seems to be some dispute surrounding the question of whether new Giants third baseman Evan Longoria’s contract is cheap or expensive, mostly because there is dispute as to how good Longoria is going to be for the next five seasons.
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Giants officially reach out to Jay Bruce, ‘both sides realize it’s a perfect match’ [report]
The market for Jay Bruce is starting to heat up, and Jon Heyman reported a mystery team made an offer for the 30-year-old outfielder. Nonetheless, he said the Giants are still in a great position to sign him.
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Denard Span opens up about his ‘difficult’ time with Giants [report]
Yesterday, Matt Moore and Christian Arroyo penned their goodbyes to the San Francisco Giants and now it’s Denard Span’s turn and he texted his farewell to San Francisco Chronicle’s Henry Schulman on Thursday evening.
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Jacoby Ellsbury to consider waiving no-trade clause for Giants [report]
The writing on the wall suggests Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury may not win a starting job in 2018, and that has reportedly led Ellsbury to consider a move elsewhere.
