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Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from Giants
Read full article: Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from GiantsFree agent left-hander Alex Wood has agreed to an $8.5 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, who also acquired right-hander Ross Stripling and cash from the San Francisco Giants.
Zaidi: Giants made comparable offer to $700M deal Shohei Ohtani received from rival Dodgers
Read full article: Zaidi: Giants made comparable offer to $700M deal Shohei Ohtani received from rival DodgersThe San Francisco Giants made three offers to Shohei Ohtani, including a final proposal that president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi called “very comparable if not identical” to the record $700 million, 10-year contract the Japanese two-way star agreed to with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
The designated hitter hasn't always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues
Read full article: The designated hitter hasn't always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leaguesThe universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived.
Assistant coach Alyssa Nakken interviews for Giants manager position
Read full article: Assistant coach Alyssa Nakken interviews for Giants manager positionAlyssa Nakken, who became the first woman to coach on the field in a major league game when she worked first base for San Francisco in April 2022, has interviewed for the Giants managerial vacancy.
Zaidi: Giants immediately communicated concerns about Correa
Read full article: Zaidi: Giants immediately communicated concerns about CorreaGiants executive Farhan Zaidi says the club expressed concerns to Carlos Correa’s representative immediately when an issue arose with the shortstop’s physical exam that led to the deal collapsing.
Versatile INF La Stella, Giants reach $18.75M, 3-year deal
Read full article: Versatile INF La Stella, Giants reach $18.75M, 3-year deal(AP Photo/Ashley Landis)SAN FRANCISCO – Versatile infielder Tommy La Stella completed an $18.75 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, giving the club a reliable left-handed hitter with a track record of getting on base. Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi values versatility, and La Stella provides it. He played 33 games at second base during the shortened 60-game 2020 schedule, 10 at first, six at third and another nine as designated hitter. The contract includes La Stella making yearly donations to the Giants Community Fund of $10,000 this year, $26,250 in ‘22 and $57,500 in ’23. To open room for La Stella on the 40-man roster, San Francisco designated outfielder Luis Alexander Básabe for assignment.