San Francisco Giants Wiretap

DeRosa Was Tired Of Being 'Plan B'

A lot of teams were considering free-agent Mark DeRosa as an alternative to their first target, which upset the utility man.

DeRosa signed a two-year deal with the Giants on Monday.

"I was just tired of being a lot of team's Plan Bs," DeRosa said. "I'm not hitting No. 3 or 4 in the lineup ... I understand that. (But) I wanted to go to a place where I felt comfortable and where the team wanted me and needed me. This was a good spot."

DeRosa said about six teams were on his final list of options, though not every one had an offer on the table.

Via St. Louis Post-Dispatch


Sandoval Will Shift To First Base

With Mark DeRosa in San Francisco, the Giants will likely move Pablo Sandoval from third to first base.

DeRosa is primarily an infielder, but he can play in the outfield as well.

The Giants agreed on a two-year deal with the free agent on Monday.

San Francisco general manager Brian Sabean said at the winter meetings earlier this month that he expects Sandoval to become the cleanup hitter.

Via San Francisco Chronicle


DeRosa Agrees To Deal With Giants

The Giants and free-agent infielder Mark DeRosa have agreed to terms on a two-year contract.

DeRosa took and passed his physical in San Francisco on Monday.

According to SI.com, the Giants offered DeRosa $12 million over the two seasons.

Via ESPN


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