http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf San Francisco Giants News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7696644&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7696644&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Giants can find talent in 'second tier' A look at the players who might occupy that "second tier" of free agents that prompted Giants general manager Brian Sabean's enthusiasm Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7669426&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7669426&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Lincecum's the one; that makes two Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum repeated as the National League Cy Young Award winner on Thursday, besting St. Louis right-handers Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691340&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691340&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Lincecum makes history with second Cy With his second Cy Young Award, Tim Lincecum made some baseball history on Thursday, becoming just the 15th pitcher to win the award twice, joining a list populated by Hall of Famers and greats of the game. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7692160&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7692160&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Giants unlikely to court Holliday, Bay On the eve of open free agency, Giants general manager Brian Sabean essentially ruled out any possibility of signing Matt Holliday or Jason Bay, regarded as the two most significant impact hitters available. Chris Haft http://comment.mlblogs.com/search?blog_id=47511&tag=Giants&partnerId=rss_sf Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:59:56 EDT http://comment.mlblogs.com/search?blog_id=47511&tag=Giants&partnerId=rss_sf http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691832&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691832&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Lincecum's next goal: Get to Series At 25, Tim Lincecum is as vulnerable as any athlete to injuries, distractions or bad luck that can derail a career. But by winning the NL Cy Young Award in each of his first two full seasons, Lincecum inspires predictions about his future that sound more legitimate than hyperbolic. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7686930&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7686930&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Giants to show patience with free agency When Brian Sabean recently announced that he planned to exercise stealth instead of speed in pursuing free agents this offseason, the Giants general manager probably didn't have history in mind. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675672&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675672&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Hardware big part of Giants' history Celebrating major award winners is nothing new for the Giants. Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Willie McCovey captured the franchise's first two Most Valuable Player awards after the club moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674946&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674946&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Sandoval's regimen enters 'test' phase Pablo Sandoval's efforts to become a sleeker Panda not only shifted to a new site Monday but also entered a new dimension. He'll have to order dinner for himself. Chris Haft http://chrishaft.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/11/wheeler_eyes_vertical_horizon.html?partnerId=rss_sf Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:55:55 EDT http://chrishaft.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/11/wheeler_eyes_vertical_horizon.html?partnerId=rss_sf http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674708&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674708&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Big Unit is last Giant to file for free agency Randy Johnson left open the possibility of returning for a 22nd Major League season by filing for free agency Monday. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663952&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663952&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Inbox: Looking at offseason strategy In the latest Inbox, beat reporter Chris Haft addresses questions about the Giants' strategy this offseason, including queries about Aaron Rowand and Brian Wilson. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7660774&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7660774&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Meulens gets right to work for Giants By the beginning of Spring Training, Hensley Meulens will remain a first-year hitting coach. But he really won't be a new one. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7658058&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7658058&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Giants' Bowker claims Triple-A honor Giants outfielder John Bowker, who led the Minor Leagues with a .451 on-base percentage, was named Thursday to the Topps Triple-A All-Star team. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7680914&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7680914&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Lincecum must appear in court Giants ace Tim Lincecum, who has reached a plea agreement related to his Oct. 30 traffic stop, must appear in court for his Dec. 22 arraignment if he wants the judge to sign off on the agreement. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644040&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644040&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Lincecum vying for another Cy The impressive season recorded by Tim Lincecum could be punctuated by exclamation points in the next several days. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7664896&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7664896&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Villalona has U.S. visa revoked Angel Villalona, a top prospect for the San Francisco Giants, has been stripped of his U.S. visa after he was charged with killing a man in his Caribbean homeland. Jesse Sanchez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655636&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655636&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Departing Winn earns 'Good Guy' nod Randy Winn, who garnered this year's "Good Guy" award for cooperation with the media covering the Giants, appears destined to revive the tendency -- most likely coincidental -- for recipients of the honor to be sent packing by the end of the following season, or sooner. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654978&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654978&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Wilson to attend Holiday Heroes fundraiser Giants closer Brian Wilson is among the celebrities scheduled to attend the annual Holiday Heroes fundraiser, which benefits multiple Bay Area charities. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7647382&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7647382&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Giants, Lookouts earn top praise The San Jose Giants and Chattanooga Lookouts were awarded two of Minor League Baseball's top honors on Tuesday for their efforts in the 2009 season. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7650058&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7650058&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf Aurilia files for free agency Infielder Rich Aurilia became the sixth Giant to file for free agency, casting himself into the open market Tuesday. Chris Haft