Golden Gate Sports 6 hours ago
San Francisco Giants Add 3 to Roster, but Leaves Spots Open
The San Francisco Giants protected three pitchers from next month’s Rule 5 draft, but leave some spots on the 40-man roster open On Tuesday, with the deadline to protect prospects from the Rule 5 draft by adding them to the 40-man roster approaching, the San Francisco Giants put three players on their roster. They added […] San Francisco Giants Add 3 to Roster, but Leaves Spots Open - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
The Mercury News 13 hours ago
Farhan Zaidi makes first roster moves, adds three to Giants roster
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi made the first personnel decisions of his tenure Tuesday.
SFGate 19 hours ago
Giants lose hard-throwing relief prospect to Marlins on waiver claim
The Giants thought they secured a much-needed power arm for practically nothing last December. Then he had Tommy John surgery in March. Now he is a Miami Marlin, having thrown not a single pitch for the Giants. Miami on Tuesday claimed right-hander Julian Fernandez on waivers, which in a way helps the Giants by giving them an extra spot on their 40-man roster. That will allow them to protect one more prospect from next month’s Rule 5 draft. The roster stands at 34. The Giants selected Fernandez from the Rockies in last year’s Rule 5 draft. He had just turned 22, and the Giants hoped he...
Golden Gate Sports Nov 19, 2018
San Francisco Giants AFL Review: Pitchers Impress in Arizona
The Arizona Fall League season is over, and San Francisco Giants’ pitching prospects used the time in the desert quite well. Another Arizona Fall League season has come and gone, and the seven San Francisco Giants’ prospects who participated are done for the year. The pitching prospects had good showings, but the hitters left a […] San Francisco Giants AFL Review: Pitchers Impress in Arizona - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
Golden Gate Sports Nov 17, 2018
San Francisco Giants: Unsurprisingly, Giants Shut Out of MLB Awards
Much like their offense many times this season, the San Francisco Giants were shut out of MLB’s awards following another disappointing season. Major League Baseball has officially concluded its award season, and unsurprisingly, the San Francisco Giants were shut out in every category. They didn’t have an MVP, a Cy Young, a Rookie of the […] San Francisco Giants: Unsurprisingly, Giants Shut Out of MLB Awards - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
Golden Gate Sports Nov 15, 2018
San Francisco Giants: Hundley or Someone Else as Backup Catcher?
The San Francisco Giants will need someone to serve as backup catcher in 2019, and there are multiple familiar faces on the market. The catcher position is the most important on the baseball field, and it will be very important for the Giants to fill out the catching depth chart this offseason. Buster Posey is […] San Francisco Giants: Hundley or Someone Else as Backup Catcher? - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
The Mercury News Nov 14, 2018
Giants now ’50-50′ on hiring a general manager this offseason
Farhan Zaidi plans to hire a general manager, but Giants CEO Larry Baer explained why there is no pressure to rush the process.
Call to the Pen Nov 12, 2018
San Francisco Giants Rumors: Five potential Bay-bound trade options
The San Francisco Giants failed to reach the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time since their ’04-’09 playoff drought. As the organization has a recent history of postseason success, this offseason presents an opportunity to retool for another deep run in October next season. The San Francisco Giants finished the 2018 regular season […] San Francisco Giants Rumors: Five potential Bay-bound trade options - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
49ers Blog | Sacramento Bee Nov 10, 2018
Behind the scenes of the Giants’ search for a new visionary
When the Giants opened their search for a "next-gen" front office visionary at the end of September, Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi quietly expressed concern about his chances of landing …
The Mercury News Nov 9, 2018
Behind the scenes of the San Francisco Giants’ search for a new visionary
How did a five-plus week search lead the Giants to Farhan Zaidi? Here's a look at the process that zeroed in on the former Dodgers general manager.
Golden Gate Sports Nov 9, 2018
San Francisco Giants Farm System Has Improved, but Still Needs Work
The San Francisco Giants farm system has improved over the last couple seasons, but there’s still a lot of work to be done to get it where it needs to be. In addition to having a major league roster littered with holes, the San Francisco Giants’ farm system leaves a lot to be desired. David […] San Francisco Giants Farm System Has Improved, but Still Needs Work - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
Golden Gate Sports Nov 8, 2018
San Francisco Giants: The Farhan Zaidi Show Begins
The San Francisco Giants introduced Farhan Zaidi as the new president of baseball operations in hopes the organization stops living in the past and produce a team playing meaningful baseball games. Larry Baer and the San Francisco Giants are all-in with the new President of Baseball Operations, Farhan Zaidi, taking control. After two fruitless campaigns […] San Francisco Giants: The Farhan Zaidi Show Begins - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
The Mercury News Nov 8, 2018
A San Francisco landmark: Giants community gathers to mourn Willie McCovey
The San Francisco Giants celebrated the life of a player many consider the most beloved to ever wear the team's uniform.
SFGate Nov 8, 2018
Giants’ new boss Farhan Zaidi gets down to business at GM meetings
CARLSBAD, San Diego County - As Farhan Zaidi tried to hurry across the hotel grounds at the general manager meetings on Thursday, two young men approached asking him to sign baseballs. “Can you write ‘Go Giants’ on there?” one asked. The other asked if there was a deciding factor he left Los Angeles to become the Giants’ president of baseball operations, and Zaidi quipped, “Getting to sign ‘go Giants’ on there instead of ‘go Dodgers.’ ” Zaidi flew to Southern California after his introductory news conference at AT&T Park on Wednesday and arrived at the Omni La Costa...
Call to the Pen Nov 8, 2018
Farhan Zaidi named San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations
The San Francisco Giants, long in need of robust leadership, have hired Farhan Zaidi as their new president of baseball operations, multiple insiders report. After a long, drawn out search, it appears as though the San Francisco Giants have a new leader. According to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, Farhan Zaidi, formerly the […] Farhan Zaidi named San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
