Lighter look at Pablo Sandoval — possibly final game with SF Giants
This may or may not be Pablo Sandoval’s final game as a Giant. A Game 7 might be required on Wednesday, for one thing. If the Giants win Game 6, clinching their third World Series championship in five...
View ArticleOn Pablo Sandoval and other SF Giants issues
Last thing the Giants wanted to hear is that Pablo Sandoval is seeking a six-year deal. Jumping from an offer of three years to four or even five is one thing. Leaping to six is extreme. By then,...
View ArticleAlvin Dark dies — former Giants shortstop, manager, mentor of Willie Mays
Alvin Dark, manager of two Bay Area World Series teams and captain of the 1951 New York Giants who made a legendary comeback to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers for the National League pennant, died early...
View ArticleGiancarlo Stanton is too good for the Marlins — that goes for Pablo Sandoval,...
Giancarlo Stanton will have a long, lonely – and filthy rich – life in Miami. It’s impossible to trust the Marlins’ decision makers on this one. Stanton’s new 13-year, $325 million contract apparently...
View ArticleRay Sadecki dies at 73 — acquired by SF Giants for Orlando Cepeda
Ray Sadecki, a left-handed pitcher the Giants acquired in the ill-fated 1966 Orlando Cepeda trade, died Monday in Arizona from complications of blood cancer. He was 73. Mr. Sadecki had a successful...
View ArticlePablo Sandoval leaning toward Red Sox, to decide next week — Padres have...
I hear Pablo Sandoval has received his highest contract offer from the Padres but is leaning toward accepting an offer from the Red Sox, though events could change in a hurry. Giants assistant GM Bobby...
View ArticleJon Lester meets with SF Giants
The Giants are one of many teams on the Jon Lester trail, but it’s never too early to imagine the rotation possibilities. Madison Bumgarner Jon Lester Matt Cain Tim Hudson Tim Lincecum Don’t forget:...
View ArticleDale Scott becomes first openly gay umpire
Dale Scott has become the first openly gay umpire in the major leagues. Scott, an umpire for 29 years, spoke of his sexuality in an Outsports interview after a picture of him and his husband had...
View ArticleMadison Bumgarner has a new contract, and it fits like a glove
Madison Bumgarner will have a new look in 2015. He swapped a Rawlings for a Mizuno and got a multiyear contract out of it. The World Series MVP cut a deal with Mizuno and will be placing a Mizuno Pro...
View ArticleJoe Lacob wants to buy A’s? Lew Wolff says they’re not for sale
Matier and Ross reported in Monday’s Chronicle that it’ll probably come down to the A’s or Raiders in Oakland. Not both. And the city and county would need to choose one. Oakland City Councilman Larry...
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