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sfgate.com - 12/19/2007
Giants take look at pitcher Benson
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(12-18) 21:24 PST -- As the Giants continue their search for a third baseman and middle-of-the-order hitter, they are not closing their eyes to other spots on the diamond. Ron Schueler, one of general manager Brian Sabean's new senior advisers, attended a workout in Phoenix on Monday for free-agent starter Kris Benson. Representatives from about nine teams watched the former Pirates, Mets and ...

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Giants interested in veteran Tony Clark
MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports — ... . According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants might consider giving the job to switch-hitter Daniel Ortmeier in conjunction with a role player with whom he can share time and learn the ropes. Ortmeier's strongest hitting side is right-handed. Clark's is left-handed. Source: San Francisco Chronicle Related: ...

Giants Pursuing Corner Infield Help
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... I'd just toss Dan Ortmeier there for 550 ABs in lieu of adding some stopgap.  But that's just me; here's the latest on Brian Sabean's corner infield pursuits: ...

Guess who’s coming to Spring Training?
Philliesflow.com — ... to pitch themselves into the mix. The article linked above also says that the Phils have agreed on a 2008 contract with Pete LaForest. The IronPigs will play their first game in their new stadium against the Phillies on March 30. Some of the early reviews on Ed Wade’s job in Houston are kind of brutal. Matt Wise signed with the Mets. Ryan Howard and Jared are apparently a good combination for Subway. This article suggests that Dallas McPhearson and the Giants are not close to a deal. ...

Giants In Talks With Clark
Eli's MLB Rumors — ... Contrary to reports that they would give Dan Ortmeier and Travis Ishikawa a shot at first base, the Giants are in talks with first baseman Tony Clark. Clark, who had a two year offer pulled off the table from the Diamondbacks, is in talks with the Giants about a one year deal, with a mutual option for a second, according to sources. I think Clark would be a solid pick up for the Giants. He still has pretty good power, and a switch to a team in the division should make the transition easier. He did bat .249, but had 17 HR and 51 RBI. However, in 19 games at AT&T Park, he has ...

Roster Notes
6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog — ... Scott Boras has managed to scare off the Giants, so we can assume Dallas McPherson will return to the negotiating table a bit chastened. ...

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