Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports that the Giants re-signed pitcher Keiichi Yabu to a minor league deal. Yabu, who posted a 3.57 ERA, 6.35 K/9, and 4.2 BB/9 in 68 innings last year, will start the season in AAA.
Baggarly also reports that the Giants are searching for a long reliever. They would like to open the season with an 11-man staff and "are seeking an upgrade to their current options."
