J.T. Snow, known for his popularity among fans, flash around first base and clutch hitting in the postseason, is officially an ex-Giant. The Giants declined to offer Snow arbitration, severing ties with the six-time Gold Glove winner who joined the club in 1997. The deadline for clubs to offer their free agents arbitration -- and keep alive their negotiating rights -- was 9 p.m. Wednesday, and the Giants waited until the final buzzer to notify Snow's agent, Dan Horwits. They were planning to replace Snow with first baseman/outfielder Mark Sweeney. The Giants also decided against offering arbitration to pitcher Brett Tomko. "J.T. was disappointed," Horwits said. "J.T. wanted to end his career as a Giant. Now he's ready to go to another club and have good years somewhere else. There are teams on the West Coast and East Coast interested in J.T. His first choice was the Giants, but now we'll expand our efforts and look at the other options."