Giants GM Series.

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Playoff Coverage - Round 1, Game 1 SF @ LAD

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Playoff Coverage - Round 1, Game 2 SF @ LAD

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Playoff Coverage - Round 1, Game 3 SF @ LAD

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Playoff Coverage - Eliminated

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After 7 Years of service with the San Francisco Giants and a total of 19 years as a major league skipper. Manager Bruce Bochy has decided to retire from his role and step away from baseball operations after the Giants finished off an impressive 91 win season.

Bochy now 62, has been no stranger to winning after leading the Giants to the World Series and winning in 2010, 2012, and 2014. As well as a playoff berth in 2016. He had this to say.

"A very few ever get a chance to play in the majors. I was lucky enough to play, and coach, with some of the best players in the history of the game. 3 world series championships, 4 playoff runs, and a chance to see guys come up through our own ranks and stay with us for almost a decade... this is an experience that so many will never have and I have been proud and lucky to have had this chance to do this myself.

I am sad to see it end especially after such a great season, but there is never a good time to retire from the game. There will always be an urge, there will always be a reason, there will always be that "last chance" to make it happen, but it is time to just step back and admire, enjoy, and savor our accomplishments over the last decade. Go Giants!"

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Offseason Coverage - Breaking News!

(edit: i was on my phone and misreported the Cuetto Option so I am rewriting its own post.)

well this is embarrassing. So i optioned Cueto's contract and later had a computer crash. When re-simming that same event he decided NOT toopt out of his current contract and has remained a member of the team. Will edit the story line as needed. Just like in real life Cueto is a troll LOL.

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Off-season Coverage - Breaking News!

News coming from the San Francisco Giants front office, rumors have it that the Giants have signed Manager Don Mattingly to a 4 year contract. Mattingly, 56, Coached the LA Dodgers from 2011-2015 qualifying for the playoffs 3 times between 2013-2015. He then switched teams and managed the Miami Marlins in 2016 and 2017 with little success with a combined record of 144-179 with a .444 winning percentage.

This move hopefully will re-energize the former winning manager who has been frustrated with his previous post at Miami. He knows the Giants and how they play very well and is looking to step in and make an immediate difference.

Mattingly signed with the Giants for $1,446,000/season.

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Off-Season Transactions - February
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of CF Austin Slater from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of CF Bryan Reynolds from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of CF Steven Duggar from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SS Christian Arroyo from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of 3B Juniel Querecuto from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of 3B Ryder Jones from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of 2B Juan A. Ciriaco from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of C Miguel Gomez from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of C Tim Federowicz from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of RP Josh Osich from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of RP Kraig Sitton from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of RP Matt P. Reynolds from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of RP Christian Jones from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SP Andrew Suarez from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of RP Jose Dominguez from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SP Matthew Lujan from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SP Chris Stratton from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of RP Tyler Rogers from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SP Tyler Beede from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of RP Ricky Romero from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of 2B Ali Castillo from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of CF Myles Schroder from Triple A Sacramento.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SP Sam Coonrod from Double A Richmond.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SP Matt Gage from Double A Richmond.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SP Dan Slania from Double A Richmond.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SP Luis Pino from Double A Richmond.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of RP Reyes Moronta from Double A Richmond.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of SS C.J. Hinojosa from Double A Richmond.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of LF Carlos Moncrief from Double A Richmond.
2/26/2018 Purchased the contract of RF Slade Heathcott from Double A Richmond.
2/24/2017 Signed international amateur SP Zi-jing Tsung out of Australia to a minor league contract
2/19/2017 Signed international amateur 1B Juan Leal out of Panama to a minor league contract.

Off-Season Transactions - January
1/10/2018 Signed international amateur SP Ignacio Olivo out of Venezuela to a minor league contract.

Off-Season Transactions - December
12/14/2017 Lost SP Clayton Blackburn in the Rule 5 Draft to the Washington Nationals.
12/14/2017 Lost SP Chase Johnson in the Rule 5 Draft to the Atlanta Braves.

Off-Season Transactions - November
11/22/2017 C Nick Hundley becomes a free-agent.
11/22/2017 RP Ty Blach received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $536,500.
11/22/2017 RP Derek Law received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $545,000.
11/22/2017LF Jarrett Parker received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $539,000.
11/22/2017 3B Kelby Tomlinson received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $543,000.
11/22/2017 C Trevor Brown received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $535,000.
11/22/2017 1B Chris Marrero received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $610,000.
11/22/2017 2B Orlando Calixte received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $535,000.
11/22/2017 LF Gorkys Hernandez received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $537,000.
11/22/2017 RF Mac Williamson received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $539,000.
11/22/2017 RP Steven Okert received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $536,500.
11/22/2017 SS Jae-gyun Hwang received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $535,000.
11/22/2017 CF Justin Ruggiano becomes a free-agent.
11/22/2017 CL Bryan Morris becomes a free-agent.
11/22/2017 SP Albert Suarez becomes a free-agent.
11/22/2017 RP Ryan Webb becomes a free-agent.

-Arbitration Results-

11/20/2017 RP George Kontos received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $2,600,000.

11/20/2017 RP Cory Gearrin received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $1,600,000.

11/20/2017 RP Neil Ramirez received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $1,166,300.

11/20/2017 RP Hunter Strickland received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $850,000.

11/20/2017 2B Joe Panik received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $4,500,000.

11/20/2017 3B Conor Gillaspie received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $1,600,000.

11/20/2017 RP Will Smith received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $2,800,000. 11/15/2017 Signed RP Kraig Sitton to a minor league contract extension. 11/14/2017 Signed C Josmil Pinto to a minor league contract extension. 11/14/2017 Signed 3B Juniel Querecuto to a minor league contract extension. 11/13/2017 Signed RP Jose A. Flores to a minor league contract extension. 11/13/2017 Signed RF Jerry Sands to a minor league contract extension. 11/13/2017 Signed C Jeff Arnold to a minor league contract extension. 11/13/2017 Signed RP Randy Ortiz to a minor league contract extension. 11/13/2017 Signed RF Julio Pena to a minor league contract extension.

11/7/2017 Signed RF Slade Heathcott to a minor league contract extension.

11/7/2017 Signed manager Don Mattingly to a 4-year, $1,446,000 per year contract.

11/6/2017 Signed 2B Aaron Hill to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,444,500.

11/6/2017 Signed RF Ryan Lollis to a minor league contract extension.

11/3/2017 Signed C Tim Federowicz to a minor league contract extension.

11/3/2017 Signed 2B Juan A. Ciriaco to a minor league contract extension.

11/3/2017 Signed RP Matt P. Reynolds to a minor league contract extension.

11/3/2017 Signed LF Carlos Moncrief to a minor league contract extension.

11/3/2017 Signed C Eliezer Zambrano to a minor league contract extension.

Off-season Transactions - October

10/30/2017 SP Johnny Cueto has decided not to opt out of the remaining portion of his contract.

10/30/2017 MA Bruce Bochy retires.

10/30/2017 Executed the contract year option of SP Matt Moore.

10/30/2017 Voided the team option year(s) of SP Johnny Cueto.

10/30/2017 Executed the contract year option of SP Matt Cain.

10/30/2017 Placed RP Steven Okert on the 40-man roster.

10/30/2017 Placed RP Steven Okert on the active roster.

10/30/2017 Activated RP Steven Okert from the 60-day disabled list.

10/30/2017 Placed RP Will Smith on the 40-man roster.

10/30/2017 Placed RP Will Smith on the active roster.

10/30/2017 Activated RP Will Smith from the 60-day disabled list. 10/23/2017 Signed international amateur SP Volkmar Goldenthaler out of Germany to a minor league contract. 10/8/2017 Signed international amateur SP Jorge Salguero out of Venezuela to a minor league contract.

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It is now officially time to kick off the 2018 MLB season! Fans will pack into Scottsdale Stadium for some Cactus League ball! Rookies have already been called up including some notable top prospects in the San Francisco organization. According to the OSA, The San Francisco Giants rank 30th of 30 teams in minor league system rating. So the Giants will have some work ahead of them to rebuild their farm system over the next few seasons.

SP - Tyler Beede
SP - Logan Webb
SS - Christian Arroyo
SP - Andrew Suarez
SP - Dan Slania
CF - Bryan Reynolds
SP - Sam Coonrod

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Hello to Black and Orange nation, thank you for joining us on this lovely, warm spring day. We are with you live from Scottsdale Stadium in lovely Scottsdale, AZ. We are back to baseball and already there is a lot of buzz around the clubhouse. Joining as always is Brian Corwin, General Manager of our beloved Giants - Brian welcome back!

Q: Brian, its been awhile since we've talked. Last time we had a discussion it was just before the playoffs and well, walk us through the end of last season!

A: Sure thing, I am excited to be back and well where to start? Well it has been a busy off season. Stepping back to October, we ended the season 91-71 which was 1 game better than Washington who we ended up beating in the Wildcard game. It was a hard fought game and used a lot of arms in our rotation and bullpen which was tough going into Round 1, Game 1.

Just before that Conner Gillaspie had a injury which shut him down for the playoffs and then soon after Brandon Crawford suffered a torn labrum which ended his season a little early. Those were two very important bats on the left side of the diamond that we were missing both on the field and behind the plate.

We put up some good games against the Dodgers but lets face it, they had our number all season and came into the playoffs in first place. We tried very hard to pull it together but they just had more than we could handle.

Q: Bruce Bochy, long time manager for the Giants retired, tell us what went into that decision and what happened after that?

A: Well Boch has had a wonderful 20 year career managing including 3 World series with our Giants add to that 2 additional runs to the playoffs in 2016 and 2017. I think he was just ready to slow down and enjoy time with his family and friends after an impressive career with Major League Baseball. We will miss him but we are grateful to his service and we want to know that if he ever needs anything or wants to maybe come back to the organization in some capacity, that our door is always open.

Q: Don Mattingly just happened to be available for sign soon after the skipper retired, was there any prior planning to this or is that just one of those baseball things?

A: I would love to tell you that Don and I had previous conversations but honestly we didn't. He was with the Miami Marlins for the last 2 seasons and things werent working out so they let him go. We know what he is capable of having 3 consecutive playoff runs with the Dodgers prior to his stint with Miami, he knows our players, he knows how hard we play, he understands the culture, and he is a more than capable manager. It just happens to be good timing on our part.

Q: We didn't see any moves from the front office during spring training. What are your plans this season?

A: We looked at our options but decided to stand pat. I know the fans love big flashy signings but we are looking big picture at this time and will be working to acquire some young assets as well as cut payroll where we can. We got lots of talent at the AAA level but we are still ranked dead last in farm system quality so we have some work to do.

Q: We see the return of many faces including Gorkys Hernandez, Mac Williamson, Jarrett Parker, Austin Slater, and Christian Arroryo, many fans wonder if this is the year they break out into full time starting roles?

A: Well we still have D-Span and Pence in the outfield but we do have a sort of platoon setup in left field. In the infield we no longer have Nunni so we got a couple guys, Conner, Kelby, and Arroryo who can play third base as well as Orlando Calixte who can play 2B and move around the diamond if we need him too. The rosters will be finalized after spring training for sure.

Well Brian, as always it has been a great conversation we look forward to further meetings this season!

A: As always, I love coming down and interacting with our fans, the transparency and openness of these "fire-side chats" are the funner parts of my job. Thanks as always!

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March 2018 Points of Interest
3/29/2018 - Matt Moore, Day-to-Day, Sore Elbow, 2 Weeks
3/26/2018 - Steven Dugger, Day-to-Day, Mild Oblique Strain, 7 Days
3/22/2018 - Joe Panik, Day-to-Day, Hamstring Tightness, 4 Days
3/20/2018 - Hunter Pence, Day-to-Day, Strained Rib Cage Muscle, 2 Weeks
3/16/2018 - Brandon Crawford, Day-to-Day, Torn Meniscus (Knee), 3-4 Months
3/12/2018 - Buster Posey, Out, Fractured Thumb, 3-4 Weeks
3/9/2018 - Juniel Querecuto, Day-to-Day, Herniated Disc (Back), 2 Weeks
3/9/2018 - Neil Ramierez, Day-to-Day, Viral Infection, 3 Days
3/8/2018 - Mac Williamson, Out, High Ankle Sprain, 5 Weeks
3/5/2018 - Christian Jones, Day-to-Day, Sore Wrist, 5 Days
3/4/2018 - Hunter Strickland, Day-to-Day, Back Stiffness, 3 Days
3/4/2018 - Matt Cain, Bone Chips, Out 4 Months

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2018 Spring Training - Week 1

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2018 Spring Training - Week 2

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2018 Spring Training - Week 3

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Spring Training - Week 4

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2018 Spring Training - Week 5

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Letter from Owner Larry Baer

Brian,

You came in to a difficult role, taking a playoff ready team on a 162 game run to a very hard fought playoffs. This season we want you to improve on on what you already started. We got lots of young talent in the system, I think improving the farm system would be a good place to start. Cutting payroll is another plan I want you to start thinking about implementing.

Last season your goals were as follows:
Getting a team to the Playoffs - you completed that task with flying colors, taking us to Round 1 in the playoffs is nothing to be down about.

Extend Hunter Pence - 4 year deal for reasonable money was a good move, he is a fan favorite around here, and even at his age he is a production machine.

Acquire a Player who is Great Glove worthy - Well, we have room to improve here, I'd be ecstatic if you could get it done.

Long Term - Build a World Series team by 2020 - Hey, you made it to the Playoffs, lets see if we can get the job done.

I am very please with your progress so far.

Let's talk about next season.
Play .500 Ball
Improve your "Team Runs Scored"
Acquire a Great Glove Award winner
Reach the World Series in the next 6 Seasons'

I got nothing but faith for you in your future - keep plugging along!

-Larry Baer, Owner, San Francisco Giants

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Welcome back to the KNBR sports fan, we have General Manager (yes he is no longer interim!) Brian Corwin joining us. We'll be talking transactions, opening day, future plans, and much more, so please stay with us through the next hour.

Q: Brian, it was a quiet off season, fans are curious what you have in store for us?

A: I've been transparent about our plans to cut payroll and acquire some minor league assets for long term building. And we haven't deviated from that goal. I think our fans will be pleasantly surprised this season.

Q: Lots of new faces on the active roster this season - Tell us a little about some of the moves you made this spring.

A: Sure, first of all Orlando Calixte who was an important utility player last season will be starting the season on the DL with an Oblique Strain, so we'll be going with our veteran Aaron Hill and Joe Panik at 2B

We picked up the contracts of SP Tyler Beede, RP Matt Gage, RP Tyler Rogers, Dan Slania, C Tim Federowicz, CF, Steven Duggar, and CF Austin Slater - All young players who had great spring trainings.

We sent down LF Jarrett Parker, LF Gorkys Hernandez, C Trevor Brown, RP Neil Ramirez, who all made roster appearances last year in the majors.

We have plans in place, after the first month or two, we will look at our options to bring back some of these guys - but we are hoping that spring training was enough of a sample size to improve on last season.

Q: Preseason Predictions have the team sitting at 80-82 this season which is 11 games behind last season. If it looks like the Playoffs isn't going to happen, who is on the block and at what point?

A: Well I think around the All-star break we have a good idea who is struggling or who is tearing it up. I would think Samaradizja and Cueto are two players that we can get something for but both are happy hear and producing huge numbers for us so that would be a last resort. We need to improve our assets so honestly, anyone is movable, except for maybe 2-3 core players.

Q: Well Brian, as always, this has been informative and a delight. Thanks for coming down.

A: Thank you

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Opening Day Roster:
SP - Tyler Beede
SP - Madison Bumgarner
SP - Johnny Cueto
SP - Matt Moore
SP - Jeff Samardzija
RP - Matt Gage
RP - Cory Gearin
RP - George Kontos
RP - Derek Law
RP - Tyler Rogers
RP - Dan Slania
RP - Hunter Strickland
CL - Mark melancon
C - Tim Federowicz
C - Buster Posey
1B - Brandon Belt
2B - Aaron Hill
2B - Joe Panik
3B Conor Gillaspie
3B - Kelby Tomlinson
SS - Jae-gyun Hwang
CF - Steven Duggar
CF - Austin Slater
CF - Denard Span
RF - Hunter Pence

40 Man Roster (35/40):
SP - Tyler Beede
SP- Ty Blach
SP - Madison Bumgarner
SP - Johnny Cueto
SP - Matt Moore
SP - Jeff Samardzija
RP - Matt Gage
RP - Cory Gearin
RP - George Kontos
RP - Derek Law
RP - Steven Okert
RP - Neil Ramirez
RP - Tyler Rogers
RP - Dan Slania
RP - Will Smith
RP - Hunter Strickland
CL - Mark Melancon
C - Trevor Brown
C - Tim Federowicz
C - Buster Posey
1B - Brandon Belt
1B - Chris Marrero
2B - Aaron Hill
2B - Orlando Calixte
2B - Joe Panik
3B Conor Gillaspie
3B - Kelby Tomlinson
SS - Jae-gyun Hwang
LF - Gorkys hernandez
LF - Jarrett Parker
CF - Steven Duggar
CF - Austin Slater
CF - Denard Span
RF - Hunter Pence
RF - Mac Williamson

Sample Line Up (Opening Day)
1. Steven Duggar, CF
2. Joe Panik, 2B
3. Buster Posey, C
4. Brandon Belt, 1B
5. Hunter Pence, RF
6. Conor Gillaspie, 3B
7. Austin Slater, LF
8. Jae-gyun Hwang, SS
9. Madison Bumgarner, P

Disabled List
SP Matt Cain - Surgery to remove Bone Chips (elbow), 3 Months 30/60
2BOrlando Calixte - Oblique Strain, 2 Weeks 7/10
SS Brandon Crawford - Torn Meniscus (Knee), 3 Months, 42/60
RF Mac Williamson, High Ankle Sprain, 2 Weeks 0/10

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April Points of Interest
4/30/2018 - Joe Panik, Day-to-Day, Wrist Tendinitis, 2 Weeks
4/25/2018 - Johnny Cueto, Day-to-Day, Mild Shoulder Strain, 3 Days
4/24/2018 - Jeff Samardzija, Out, Oblique Strain, 6 Days
4/17/2018 - Matt Moore, Day-to-Day, Strained Abdominal Muscle, 6 weeks.
4/8/2018 - Steven Duggar, Day-to-Day, Knee Soreness, 2 days
4/3/2018 - Derek Law, Day-to-Day, Strained Shoulder, 4 weeks

April Transaction Log
4/30/2018 Placed 2B Rando Moreno on the Eastern League 7-day disabled list, retroactive to 04/29/2018.
4/28/2018 Placed RF Heath Quinn on the California League 7-day disabled list, retroactive to 04/23/2018.
4/24/2018 Placed RP Melvin Adon on the South Atlantic League 7-day disabled list, retroactive to 04/23/2018.
4/23/2018 Placed SP Ty Blach on the Pacific Coast League 7-day disabled list, retroactive to 04/22/2018.
4/23/2018 Placed 2B Orlando Calixte on the Pacific Coast League 7-day disabled list, retroactive to 04/22/2018.
4/21/2018 Placed RP Domenic Mazza on the South Atlantic League 7-day disabled list, retroactive to 04/20/2018.
4/21/2018 Demoted 2B Orlando Calixte to Triple A Sacramento.
4/16/2018 Placed SP Mark Reyes on the South Atlantic League 7-day disabled list, retroactive to 04/15/2018.
4/14/2018 Signed international amateur RF Juan Ascencio out of Guatemala to a minor league contract.
4/13/2018 Placed 1B Ryan Kirby on the South Atlantic League 7-day disabled list, retroactive to 04/12/2018.
4/12/2018 Demoted RF Mac Williamson to Triple A Sacramento.
4/2/2018 Placed CF Austin Slater on the 40-man roster.
4/1/2018 Sent LF Jarrett Parker from spring training camp to Triple A Sacramento.
4/1/2018 Sent LF Gorkys Hernandez from spring training camp to Triple A Sacramento.
4/1/2018 Placed C Buster Posey on the active roster.
4/1/2018 Activated C Buster Posey from the disabled list.
4/1/2018 Sent C Trevor Brown from spring training camp to Triple A Sacramento.
4/1/2018 Sent RP Reyes Moronta from spring training camp to Triple A Sacramento.
4/1/2018 Placed SP Tyler Beede on the 40-man roster.
4/1/2018 Placed RP Matt Gage on the 40-man roster.
4/1/2018 Placed RP Tyler Rogers on the 40-man roster.
4/1/2018 Placed RP Dan Slania on the 40-man roster.
4/1/2018 Placed C Tim Federowicz on the 40-man roster.
4/1/2018 Placed CF Steven Duggar on the 40-man roster.