San Francisco Giants : The Splash : UPDATE: Renteria? Furcal? Honus Wagner?
sfgate.com 11/24/2008 — From Giants beat reporter Henry Schulman. UPDATE: Talked to Bobby Evans, the Giants' director of player personal, and he also said there is no deal, although he did confirm the team continues to talk to Renteria, Furcal and others. WFAN, a radio ...

Giants heighten interest in Hudson | SFGiants.com: News
sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com 11/21/2008 — SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants' pursuit of free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, previously considered casual, is apparently serious. Two industry sources said on Thursday that the Giants have reaffirmed their interest in Hudson, who is widely ...

For God, For Country and Furcal
leftymalo.com 11/17/2008 — As free agency opens today, the buzz about the Giants bidding for Rafael Furcal won’t go away. I dismissed the thought last week, and I still don’t get it. The thinking seems to be to install Furcal at short, let Burriss and ...

Giants ramp up interest in Howry | SFGiants.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 12/3/2008 — SAN FRANCISCO -- Still seeking right-handed relief help, the Giants have accelerated their pursuit of right-hander Bob Howry, who became a more attractive option Monday when his former team, the Chicago Cubs, declined to offer him salary arbitration. ...

Giants, A's leading Furcal sweepstakes
msn.foxsports.com 11/23/2008 — Need a shortstop? Rafael Furcal may find work in the Bay while the Pirates are discussing Jack Wilson. Ken Rosenthal has the latest, including the latest on A.J. Burnett and a curious choice of Nate McClouth for a Gold Glove.

Hot Stove thoughts: Furcal a sensible target for Giants | Extra Baggs
blogs.mercurynews.com 11/6/2008 — I’m a thousand miles from the GM meetings in Orange County (and a little further away, politically speaking). But while I watch the steady rain fall here in Eugene, a few thoughts on the Giants’ early offseason posturing:–Biggest news so far: The ...

Giants bolster bullpen with Affeldt | SFGiants.com: News
sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com 11/17/2008 — SAN FRANCISCO -- Acting quickly on their vow to strengthen their bullpen, the Giants signed left-hander Jeremy Affeldt to a two-year, $8 million contract Monday. > Affeldt, 29, became the first of 171 free agents to make a deal since the open signing ...

Giants bolster bullpen with Affeldt | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 11/18/2008 — SAN FRANCISCO -- Acting quickly on their vow to strengthen their bullpen, the Giants signed left-hander Jeremy Affeldt to a two-year, $8 million contract Monday. > Affeldt, 29, became the first of 171 free agents to make a deal since the open signing ...

Field Trip: Giants Stadium
majorleaguejerk.com 12/26/2008 — The House that Dave Meggett Built I’ve never been to a professional football game. Hard to believe, right? A well-traveled fellow like myself, never having attended a professional football game before? That’s unbelievable. Well, ...

Are Giants making their pitch for CC? | Extra Baggs
blogs.mercurynews.com 11/20/2008 — The blogs are buzzing here and here that the Giants will tender a massive offer to CC Sabathia, and while I’m told interest from Willie Mays Plaza is sincere, a reliable source said the club was “not in offer mode” with the free-agent left-hander. ...

Bay Area rivals after free agent Furcal — Major League Baseball News 11/17/2008
The A's and Giants both want free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, and according to Furcal's agent, they're among the six teams who appear to want Furcal the most.

Giants have interest in other shortstops — Major League Baseball News 11/18/2008
The agent for shortstop Edgar Renteria said he expects the Giants to make an offer this week, as the team seeks a middle infielder, perhaps other than Rafael Furcal. Also, an industry source said the team also has explored the possibility of signing ...

Giants add LHP Jeremy Affeldt to bullpen — Boston.com -- Baseball News 11/18/2008
Jeremy Affeldt had considered looking for a job as a closer this offseason. Then San Francisco offered a contract the reliever couldn't pass up.

Giants Add Jeremy Affeldt to Bullpen — Wash Post MLB 11/18/2008
Jeremy Affeldt becomes the first player who filed for free agency to agree to a contract, striking an $8 million, two-year deal with the Giants.

Hot Stove roundup: Affeldt breaks ice — Major League Baseball News 11/18/2008
Jeremy Affeldt's signing with the Giants on Monday signified a break from posturing and negotiating between free agents and teams more common in these early stages of the Hot Stove season.