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mlbtraderumors.com - 19 days ago
Giants Advise Winn To Seek Employment Elsewhere
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According to Andrew Baggarly of The Mercury News , the Giants called Randy Winn 's agent to thank him for his services, then informed him to seek employment elsewhere because they have a number of young outfielders. Craig Landis, Winn's agent, said his client is looking for an everyday job, ...
blogs.mercurynews.com - 20 days ago
Giants advise Randy Winn to seek employment elsewhere | Extra Baggs
— blogs.mercurynews.com — Outfielder Randy Winn filed for free agency and he isn’t expected to re-sign with the Giants, his... agent told me today. The Giants contacted agent Craig Landis prior to the World Series and thanked Winn for his services, but said they have a number of ... (more) Giants advise Randy Winn to seek employment elsewhere | ...

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Winn Hits Free Agency
mysportsrumors.com - 20 days ago
Winn Hits Free Agency
— mysportsrumors.com — While there has been on official announcement, Andrew Baggarly of the Mercury News reports that the San... Francisco Giants have told Randy Winn to look for new employment . Baggarly says that the Giants told Winn’s agent, Craig Landis, that the team would be going with its numerous young ... (more) Winn Hits Free Agency

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Losing Winn
baseballmusings.com - 19 days ago
Losing Winn
— baseballmusings.com — The Giants won’t bring back Randy Winn : Winn’s agent, Craig Landis, tells the San Jose Mercury... News that the club told his client it has a number of young outfielders available in its system. I can’t believe this. He’s only 35, the prime years for a Sabean player. ... (more) Losing Winn

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Bunt Singles: Brookens reaction, Cameron Maybin and J.J. Putz thoughts
Detroit Tigers blog — ... A no-bat, all-glove outfielder may hit the market: Randy Winn has been notified the Giants are not going to keep him around next year, per MLB Trade Rumors. I suspect any moves that include outfielders will see the Tigers seeking a stronger bat. Honestly though, I think this is a position they are more than happy to fill from within.  ...

Looking at some free agent outfielders
River Avenue Blues — ... The Giants told Winn to take a hike yesterday, so he’ll have to take his slap hitting act elsewhere. His offensive output dropped off a cliff last year, as his OBP sunk below .320 and his IsoP dropped below .100 despite a normal BABIP and line drive rate. Winn’s defense in the corners is what keeps him from being replacement level, but at his age, who knows how long that will hold up. ...

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