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Are the San Francisco Giants Going to Make a Deal for Freddy Sanchez?
bleacherreport.com - 7/7/2009
Are the San Francisco Giants Going to Make a Deal for Freddy Sanchez?
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According to San Francisco Chronicle writer Henry Schulman, the San Francisco Giants have just demoted Matt Downs to Fresno, and have reactivated Rich Aurilia from bereavement leave following the Giants' 9-0 win on Saturday over the Houston Astros. This is big news because what it means now is that the Giants roster is full of extra arms, and is saddled with an incredible shortage of position players. Currently, the only extra infielder off the bench is Aurilia, who at this point in his career ...
Uh, oh....
athbloggs.blogspot.com - 7/6/2009
Uh, oh....
— athbloggs.blogspot.com — San Francisco Giants pitcher Randy Johnson left yesterday’s game against the Houston Astros in the fourth inning because of an apparent arm injury. He will be 46 in September and this one looked ominous. Folks, this very well could be the last you have seen of the Big Guy. Start the 5 year ... (more) Uh, oh....

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post-gazette.com - 7/5/2009
Pirates Notebook: Giants eye Sanchez, LaRoche
— post-gazette.com — MIAMI -- The Pirates and San Francisco have had trade talks regarding second baseman Freddy Sanchez and, to a lesser extent, first baseman Adam LaRoche, each of whom can be a free agent after this season. (more) Pirates Notebook: Giants eye Sanchez, LaRoche

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sfgate.com - 7/5/2009
Lack of options result in Downs' demotion
— sfgate.com — It leaves the Giants with a 13th pitcher they do not need, a short bench and Aurilia as the only backup infielder, and he might have to start today for a slightly injured Pablo Sandoval (right knee bruise). Downs was a convenient choice because he has ... (more) Lack of options result in Downs' demotion

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NEWS AND NOTES
Mondesi's House — ... . So are the Giants. Don't act surprised, Pittsburgh. At this point, I think the Buccos would listen to offers for Clemente and Stargell if they were still on the roster. [Bleacher Report] ...

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