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The San Francisco Giants announced on Friday morning that they have agreed to terms on one-year deals with reliever George Kontos and third baseman Eduardo Nunez.

49ers beat writer Matt Barrows joined SportsPhone 680 on Thursday evening, and told Ray Woodson that San Francisco’s decision to add another candidate to the interview list this late in the game is an indication that the team hasn’t been blown away by any of their previous interviews.

Silver went into further detail on McVay’s interview with the 49ers on NFL Network Thursday, and what he reported is quite interesting. As transcribed by Chris Biderman of Niners Wire, Silver said McVay was so impressive in his interview with San Francisco, that York and Co. began to consider him a top candidate, along with Josh McDaniels and Kyle Shanahan.

Giants general manager Bobby Evans is confident Cain can regain his previous form if he is able to stay healthy and be himself in 2017, and told Tom Tolbert on KNBR that Cain should be the Giants’ fifth starter if he can keep it together in the final guaranteed year of his deal.

Mike Krukow joined Murph and Mac on Thursday morning, and detailed a scenario where the recently re-signed Conor Gillaspie could be forced into a starting role should issues arise in left field.

Rod Brooks argues that the Chargers’ move to Los Angeles falls in line with the NFL’s long history of prioritizing owners’ interests over that of the fans.

Klay Thompson made it known that he’s not pleased with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ constat trolling, and told Sam Amick of USA Today that the antics are childish.

The Warriors have lost to the Cavaliers four times in a row. KNBR’s Brian Murphy discusses whether or not that fact makes Monday’s game between the two a must win for Golden State.

Former quarterback and NFL analyst Boomer Esiason joined The Audible Thursday morning, saying Riddick and McDaniels’ friendship is a reason the 49ers should think twice about hiring the pair.

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Giants and third baseman Conor Gillaspie have agreed to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. The deal is worth $1.4 million according to Heyman.