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Matt Duffy thanks Giants organization, fans in series of post-trade tweets
After getting traded to the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a package that brought left-hander Matt Moore to the Giants, Matt Duffy took to Twitter to share his reaction to the news. (1/3) Can't thank the @SFGiants org. and the fans enough for the opportunity to thrive in The City. Endless memories and relationships…
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Smith stepping into rejuvenated Giants bullpen
Amid the craziness of trading Matt Duffy and adding a sixth starting pitcher, the Giants ultimately did what they set out do to. They bolstered their bullpen with the deadline day acquisition of Brewers left-hander Will Smith. It wasn’t a flashy move, akin to the acquisitions Jeremy Affeldt and Javier Lopez, but one the Giants…
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Starting rotation unclear after Moore acquisition
As the trade deadline inched closer, it seemed the Giants’ intentions drifted further from their publicized goal to acquire relief help. Rumors floated out connecting the Giants to starters like Jeremy Hellickson and hitters like Jay Bruce. Then came the declaration from general manager Bobby Evans on Sunday that the Giants “cannot be singular” in…
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Dodgers to demote Puig, leave him off team plane
UPDATE (5 pm): Ken Rosenthal has clarified his original report after Puig’s agent disputed the story. Here is the adjusted story on Puig: https://t.co/qBdqOY6LaW — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 2, 2016 The Dodgers will be without Yasiel Puig as they open a three-game series in Denver after the Cuban outfielder did not handle the MLB…
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Duffy trade clears path for top prospect Arroyo
Bobby Evans didn’t try to hide his feelings. He had just finished trading Matt Duffy, the type of homegrown player the Giants do remarkably well at keeping, and the decision was painful. Evans promised his commitment to Duffy three days ago when the Giants acquired Eduardo Nunez, privately telling Duffy he was still the club’s…
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Willie McCovey reflects on his 4-for-4 MLB debut with Marty Lurie
Willie McCovey sat down with Marty Lurie to discuss his MLB debut on July 30, 1959, in which he went 4-4 with two triples. ‘Stretch’ explained how that led to his Rookie of the Year season and legendary Hall of Fame career.
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Giants send Duffy, prospects to Rays for Moore
The Giants followed up their trade deadline deal for reliever Will Smith with another major move to bolster their starting rotation, acquiring Tampa Bay Rays lefty Matt Moore for a three-player package headlined by Matt Duffy. #SFGiants acquire LHP Matt Moore in exchange for IF Matt Duffy and minor league IF Lucius Fox and RHP…
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Giants acquire LHP Smith from Brewers [report]
With less than two hours until the trade deadline, the Giants acquired left-hander Will Smith to deepen their bullpen. The Giants sent catcher Andrew Susac and top pitching prospect Phil Bickford to the Brewers in return. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports first reported the trade, and Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area first reported the…
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Dodgers get OF Reddick, LHP Hill from A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Two people with knowledge of the trade say the Oakland Athletics have traded right fielder Josh Reddick and left-hander Rich Hill to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a trio of right-handers. The A’s receive minor leaguers Jharel Cotton and Grant Holmes, along with Frankie Montas – who made seven appearances with the White Sox…
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Krukow: Bochy treated weekend series vs. Nats like must-win games
Mike Krukow joined Murph & Mac on KNBR Monday to talk recap the Giants’ weekend series with the Nationals. He also discussed how Bruce Bochy used his bullpen to help get the Giants back into the win column.
