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Giants Sign Mitch Haniger To Three-Year Deal

By Anthony Franco | December 6, 2022 at 7:33pm CDT

The Giants have added one of their desired outfielders, announcing a three-year contract with Mitch Haniger. It’s reportedly a $43.5MM guarantee, and the deal allows him to opt out after two seasons. Haniger is represented by Apex Baseball.

A Mountain View native, Haniger returns to Northern California during his first trip to free agency. He’ll receive a $6MM signing bonus up-front, followed by a $5MM salary in 2023 and $17MM in 2024. At that point, he’ll have to decide whether to bypass the final season and $15.5MM remaining on the deal. Haniger would also receive a $1MM assignment bonus if traded.

While this isn’t the outfield splash San Francisco fans have been urgently awaiting, there’s no question Haniger’s an upgrade to a lineup that was middle-of-the-pack in 2022. He’s been an above-average hitter in each of his six seasons with the Mariners, flashing middle-of-the-order potential at his best. Haniger has topped a .490 slugging mark in three separate campaigns, twice surpassing 25 home runs.

Earlier in his career, the Cal Poly product paired that with strong on-base marks. He reached base at a .366 clip during a 2018 season that arguably stands as his best to date, when he posted a .285/.366/.493 line over 683 plate appearances. That showing earned him an All-Star nod and an 11th-place finish in AL MVP balloting.

Injuries prevented Haniger from following up with another full season. He was off to a slower start in 2019, carrying a .220/.314/.463 line into the first week of June. An unfortunately-placed foul ball resulted in a ruptured testicle which required season-ending surgery, and the health concerns carried into 2020. He underwent core surgery over the 2019-20 offseason and ended up missing the entirety of the abbreviated season. The series of brutal health luck cost him more than 18 months of action, but he returned with an excellent 2021 campaign.

Haniger logged his most extensive workload to date that year, tallying 691 plate appearances over 157 contests. He launched a personal-best 37 homers, although his .253 batting average and .318 on-base percentage were closer to league average marks. That kind of power production in one of the sport’s more pitcher-friendly home venues made him 21 percentage points better than average offensively, by measure of wRC+, and he landed some down-ballot MVP votes for the second time.

This past season again saw Haniger battle injury concerns. A high ankle sprain cost him a few months and he managed just a .246/.308/.429 line in 57 games. That was a disappointing platform season to be sure, but it doesn’t seem to have seriously changed the Giants’ projection of his long-term outlook. Haniger’s batted ball data in that limited look remained strong, as he posted a career-best 91.9 MPH average exit velocity and 47.2% hard contact rate. Over the past two seasons, he owns a .251/.316/.470 line.

In addition to that power-oriented offensive profile, Haniger offers decent value on the other side of the ball. He’s not an option in center field, but he generally rates well in right field. Defensive Runs Saved has pegged him as 21 runs above average in more than 3800 career innings of corner outfield work. Both DRS and Statcast rated him below-average in 2021, but he posted slightly better than par marks in both 2019 and 2022. Haniger’s not likely to win any Gold Gloves, particularly since he’s now headed into his age-32 season. Yet even competent defense would be a major boost for a San Francisco team whose outfielders rated 22 runs below average in 2022 in Statcast’s estimation.

Seattle elected not to issue Haniger a qualifying offer, so the Giants won’t forfeit any draft compensation to bring him aboard. The M’s will not receive any compensation for his departure. With Haniger walking in free agency and Jesse Winker dealt to Milwaukee, Seattle’s likely to continue exploring the market for outfielders to pair with Julio Rodríguez and Teoscar Hernández.

The Giants surely aren’t done in the outfield themselves. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi told reporters yesterday the team hoped to bring in two outfielders to join Mike Yastrzemski and Joc Pederson, who’d presumably be pushed into a designated hitter role if that transpired. There’s no secret who the top target is. The Giants are one of the top suitors for Aaron Judge, and they’ve reportedly offered him a deal in the $360MM range. Whether the defending AL MVP will leave the Yankees remains to be seen, but the Haniger signing surely doesn’t impact San Francisco’s pursuit at the top of the market.

Haniger’s deal narrowly tops MLBTR’s prediction of three years and $39MM at the start of the offseason. It shouldn’t have a huge impact on the Giants financial breathing room, as it only brings their 2023 payroll to around $143MM. The deal’s $14.5MM luxury tax hit puts their CBT ledger around $156MM, per Roster Resource. That’s nowhere close to the $233MM base tax threshold, nor is their actual spending near the $200MM range the Giants have reached in prior years. They’re sure to make more impactful additions in the coming weeks and months, but Haniger marks their first major step in bolstering their lineup as they try to track down the Dodgers and Padres in a competitive NL West.

Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported the Giants and Haniger had agreed to a three-year, $43.5MM deal. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area was first to report the deal contained a post-2024 opt-out clause. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported the specific financial breakdown.

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  1. baseballpun

    2 months ago

    They wanted 2 outfielders…

    Reply
    • GoogleMe

      2 months ago

      They got 2. Joc Pederson and Haniger. They reached their goal. Good for them.

      Reply
      • hopper15

        2 months ago

        Joc is going to DH

        Reply
    • LordD99

      2 months ago

      Signing Haniger in place of Judge would be a ball-less move unless he’s a supplemental move.

      Reply
      • padam

        2 months ago

        They signed Haniger to lure Judge.

        J/k…

        Reply
      • MannyBeingMVP

        2 months ago

        It would rupture Cashman’s credibility.

        Reply
      • Pete'sView

        2 months ago

        LordD99 — No one said signing Haniger was “inplace of Judge” or anyone else for that matter. Patience, okay? Haniger is an excellent addition to the Giants lineup, an everyday player who hits righties and lefties equally well.

        Reply
        • SuperJoe

          2 months ago

          Everyday when he isn’t on the DL.

    • Dorothy_Mantooth

      2 months ago

      Damn, I wanted Boston to sign Haniger. He would have destroyed the green monster in Fenway.

      Reply
      • Every-Sha-La-La-La

        2 months ago

        I was going to say…another person in the loss column for the Sox.

        Reply
      • Rsox

        2 months ago

        Haniger to me wasn’t worth the risk in Boston. I would rather see Wil Myers on a one year deal than Haniger on a multi-year deal

        Reply
        • TheDogDays

          2 months ago

          Wil Myers over Haniger?

        • MannyBeingMVP

          2 months ago

          Wil Myers at one year 9 million would be better value, more versatile fielder, less injury risk, but a much weaker hitter. I see Wil Myers as a candidate for Marlins, Padres, Rockies, not Red Sox.

        • Pete'sView

          2 months ago

          Can’t agree. Much happier with Mitch.

        • TheDogDays

          2 months ago

          I have to be honest, I don’t see the value in Myers at all.

        • Rsox

          2 months ago

          The Giants have the luxury of picking match ups and being able to use Haniger as a DH. The Giants have crazy OF depth that the Red Sox do not have and the Sox would have needed Haniger regularly in the grass as it’s unlikely Bloom would sign multiple Outfielders capable of playing regularly. I’m happy for Mitch and the Giants

        • Rsox

          2 months ago

          I don’t necessarily either but Bloom has spent the past three offseasons trying to get him so obviously there is something that HE sees in Myers that the rest of us don’t

    • Mjdreier

      2 months ago

      Another AMHS alumni making big money and coming home. I played there from 1996 to 2000. I had Injuries that held me back. Go Mitty Mitch. I Hope you can home and help our home team win. Go Monarchs.

      Reply
    • The Fiend

      2 months ago

      They’ll get about 400 really good games out of him.

      Reply
    • compassrose

      2 months ago

      This really sucks you guys got a good one. Great player better man. Good luck keep him healthy and you will love him.

      Reply
  2. phillies give me depression

    2 months ago

    no judge

    Reply
  3. Neon Cop

    2 months ago

    Another Farhan dud. Wake up, guy!!! You’re in a large market.

    Reply
    • candymaldonado

      2 months ago

      Haniger is good, and the Passan tweet referenced here explicitly states that this doesn’t have an impact on their pursuit of Judge.

      Reply
    • AndyWarpath

      2 months ago

      Yeah! Only the 3rd highest rated outfielder of the free agent class! Such travesty!

      Reply
      • Neon Cop

        2 months ago

        Permanently injured…

        Reply
        • AndyWarpath

          2 months ago

          2 healthy seasons, 1 freak accident, and 1 standard injury in the past 5 years. Even with the missed time he’s averaged out as a 3+ WAR player in his past 5 years. Even assuming additional injuries, I’ll happily take 4-500 at bats a year of his production.

        • AndyWarpath

          2 months ago

          2 years of a 3-4 WAR player is easily worth that contract.

        • ayrbhoy

          2 months ago

          Neon- that’s a permanent myth. There’s a difference between freakish accidental injuries and time on the IL from the muscular or skeletal variety. I assure you he is not Brandon Belt 2.0

          The majority of Hanigers time away from the game came from 2 pitches- his longest absence came from the infamous hbp deflection to his groin. That one pitch cost him a testicle and almost 2 full seasons of complications from the rehab process. The 2nd pitch was a Jacob DeGrom Fastball that he didn’t see until the last second due to the late shadows on the INF. It hit him flush in his mouth and lower jaw. If it wasn’t for bad luck Mitch would have none at all.

          The Giants are getting a clubhouse leader and role model for the younger wave of players. A “Pro’s- pro “ with 35+ HR type power, even in San Francisco’s park. I really wanted my Mariners to resign him.

          Mitch is a Bay Area Dude – grew up in Mountain View, played for Cal Poly down in San Luis Obispo. I’m honestly really happy that he gets to play for his ‘hometown team.’ He was one of my all time favorite Mariners. G-men are lucky to have him imo

        • Larry Bernandez 1324IM

          2 months ago

          Mitch shows alot of ball* out there

        • Pete'sView

          2 months ago

          Neon Cop — No, not “permanently injured.” Two freakish accidents.

    • myaccount2

      2 months ago

      This was a really good signing for them and it’s not like signing Haniger means they can’t sign Judge. They want two outfielders. Mitch Haniger is just one. That means there’s one more to go…

      Reply
      • TheDogDays

        2 months ago

        I don’t know, would be lot of money for two outfielders.

        Reply
        • myaccount2

          2 months ago

          Passan is the most reliable baseball writer there is. I have no reason to believe he’s wrong and that they won’t sign another outfielder, especially if it’s Judge who you have to just bite the bullet on.

    • Gogiantspadressuck

      2 months ago

      Haniger hit 39 HRs in 2021 something no Giant has done since Bonds

      Reply
  4. Milwaukee-2208

    2 months ago

    Heyman reported he’s going to Cleveland.

    Weird..

    Reply
    • mgomrjsurf

      2 months ago

      They don’t need him. If get Judge to he plays CF,

      Reply
      • rememberthecoop

        2 months ago

        Judge might be able to play CF for a year or so, but he’s better in right field. Plus, as he ages and with his size, he is much better off in a corner. If SF still thinks they have a shot at Judge, not sure why they would sign Haniger.

        Reply
        • AndyWarpath

          2 months ago

          I think they keep Judge in CF for at least a couple years. He offers so much more value there than in the corners. Maybe slides to a corner once the Haniger deal is up.

        • AndyWarpath

          2 months ago

          2 healthy years of a 3-4 war player is worth the contract no problem.

        • Logjammer D"Baggagecling

          2 months ago

          Judge will play in the OF for less than half the length of whatever he gets. By year 5 he’ll be the DH

        • Pete'sView

          2 months ago

          rememberthecoop — One signing does not limit the other. And Yaz still plays a very solid CF, as does Slater, so Judge would probably play right, Haniger left.

    • benhen77

      2 months ago

      Not a Boras client, so he just guesses wildly.

      Reply
    • ColoredPaper

      2 months ago

      Guys, he was making a joke…

      Reply
      • benhen77

        2 months ago

        My comment still stands.

        Reply
    • Yankee Clipper

      2 months ago

      Heyman has the reporter’s version of Tourette’s Syndrome.

      Reply
  5. benhen77

    2 months ago

    Heyman heard they were signing an outfielder and assumed Judge.

    Reply
  6. Dbacks44

    2 months ago

    stop sleeping on mitch. healthy he will hit 30 bombs easy. Good ball player.

    Reply
    • frugalfarhan

      2 months ago

      Never healthy though so there is that. Get ready for Belt to come back too. Can’t wait till FZ gets fired!

      Reply
      • myaccount2

        2 months ago

        Over half the games Haniger missed as a Mariner were related to a freak-injury of a ruptured testicle on a foul ball, then a setback from that exact same injury. If he doesn’t foul the ball into his nuts, he looks a lot less injury prone.

        Reply
        • frugalfarhan

          2 months ago

          Belt had some freak accidents too some guys just have bad luck. This is better than Bellinger but tea leaves say this is our consolation prize for missing on Judge. I also don’t want Correa and not sure why everyone is so high on him. Bogaerts would be nice though

        • myaccount2

          2 months ago

          I don’t think there has been near as freak of an injury in the past 10 years as rupturing one’s testicle while wearing a cup. I’m just saying he isn’t as injury prone as some assume by just looking at the numbers and he had a hell of a season in 2021 and spent zero time on the IL.

          I wanted him back in Seattle and wish Dipoto would have matched that deal.

        • frugalfarhan

          2 months ago

          It isn’t the worst deal in the world unless this is the biggest move they make or if they waste a bunch of money on Correa after this

      • Pete'sView

        2 months ago

        What do you mean “never healthy?” That’s just BS.

        Reply
    • seamaholic 2

      2 months ago

      I don’t think the Giants have had a 30 HR hitter since Bonds. Certainly not a righty. It’s like hitting in the Grand Canyon.

      Reply
      • myaccount2

        2 months ago

        Jeff Kent hit over 30 bombs three times as a Giant and he hit 29 another season.

        Reply
        • xtraflamy

          2 months ago

          He can thank Bonds for that.

        • TheDogDays

          2 months ago

          Didn’t Belt hit 30 last year?

        • TheDogDays

          2 months ago

          I guess he should thank Bonds for similar HR numbers after Bonds too.

        • guynamedchris

          2 months ago

          29

        • TheDogDays

          2 months ago

          Oh ok

      • Pete'sView

        2 months ago

        seamaholic 2 — Not really. Oracle is no longer the death knell for hitters. Saying that is just old news.

        Reply
  7. Gmen777

    2 months ago

    They did say they want two outfielders but let’s say they sign Judge who plays CF? Yaz? Judge?

    Reply
    • williemaysfield

      2 months ago

      Yaz and slater to share cf. Haniger in LF and judge in rf. Petersen primary DH.

      Reply
    • Pete'sView

      2 months ago

      Gmen777 — Yaz, who’s a Gold Glove in right, but who plays a very good CF.

      Reply
  8. VonPurpleHayes

    2 months ago

    This won’t have any impact on Judge one way or the other.

    Reply
    • Yanks2

      2 months ago

      How

      Reply
      • VonPurpleHayes

        2 months ago

        3 OF spots. Giants have an offer on the table. This doesn’t make them pull the offer.

        Reply
        • rememberthecoop

          2 months ago

          Of course not Von. But they already have Joc, and neither Judge nor Haniger can/should play CF, so if they really thought they were in the running for Judge, this doesn’t make a whole lot of sense.

        • rememberthecoop

          2 months ago

          Hey, this is better than my Cubs signing Bellinger for a guaranteed 17M for one damn season hitting around the Mendoza line.

        • chazzycat

          2 months ago

          Haniger in LF
          Judge in RF
          Yaz/Slater platoon in CF
          Joc DH

        • VonPurpleHayes

          2 months ago

          If they get Judge, one of the OFs can move to DH, or get traded. I don’t necessarily think Judge will get traded, but I also don’t see this impacting things one way or the other.

        • tad2b13

          2 months ago

          Joc will mostly DH. Yaz and Slater are a platoon that can play CF. with Haniger in LF, and Judge in RF.

        • joblo

          2 months ago

          Pederson as a $19 million DH? That’s crazy.

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          Coop, maybe someone can break through to him…It’s 90% mental with Bellinger. Get him to stop pulling his head and put a little bend in his knee’s and he is already light years ahead of where he is now.

        • Pete'sView

          2 months ago

          rememberthecoop — Clearly you don’t follow the Giants closely. Joc is almost strictly a DH now. Yaz and Slater are way above average defenders in CF.

      • jt33nym

        2 months ago

        They can move Mike Yastrzemski to the bench if they did sign Judge

        Reply
        • Pete'sView

          2 months ago

          jt33nym — Yaz would play CF.

      • guynamedchris

        2 months ago

        At $15 million/year, this contract is hardly breaking the bank for the Giants. Plenty of room left to pay Judge, if that’s what happens. Zaidi has already said they’re interested in adding 2 outfielders this off-season.

        Reply
  9. padam

    2 months ago

    A very Giants move.

    Reply
  10. jvent

    2 months ago

    The Giants have Joc Pederson, now Haniger and all of those young OF’s does that mean they know Judge isn’t signing with them ?

    Reply
    • fred-3

      2 months ago

      They don’t have any young outfielders lol

      Reply
    • guynamedchris

      2 months ago

      Joc is a DH. Yaz/Slater will platoon on the opposite corner OF position, but both are capable of playing CF as well. Wade Jr. and Gonzalez both have minor league options and neither has earned a guaranteed spot on the 26-man roster yet.

      Reply
      • mgomrjsurf

        2 months ago

        Also need a 1B.

        Reply
        • chazzycat

          2 months ago

          wade can play 1b

        • mgomrjsurf

          2 months ago

          Davis,Flores and so on to.

      • Pete'sView

        2 months ago

        guynamedchris — I thought Wade Jr. was out of options.

        Reply
        • guynamedchris

          2 months ago

          Ah yes, you’re right, Wade is out of options. My guess is he’s primarily 1B if the Giants sign another outfielder, otherwise he’s a trade/DFA candidate. I love what he did in 2021, but let’s be real, he’s not getting in the way of signing Judge or anyone else.

    • VonPurpleHayes

      2 months ago

      Their OF would be Pederson, Haniger and Judge. Also the DH spot. Plenty of room.

      Reply
      • Pete'sView

        2 months ago

        VonPurpleHayes — Why do people keep missing the point: Joc is primarily a DH, NOT playing much OF. The Giants have said as much.

        Reply
    • tedtheodorelogan

      2 months ago

      Probably means they think Heliot Ramos is a bust.

      Reply
      • guynamedchris

        2 months ago

        Heliot just turned 23. He struggled some in AAA, but he was also one of the youngest players in the league. He may or may not become an impact ML player, but he definitely has time still to prove himself. In any case, yeah, the Giants are certainly not ready to just give him CF on the ML roster.

        Reply
  11. Balk

    2 months ago

    Well, that’s one. Maybe if he stays healthy he can back those numbers up from ‘21

    Reply
  12. $21002046

    2 months ago

    With his track record, optimistically they’ll get 2 healthy years for the money.

    Reply
  13. Chester Copperpot

    2 months ago

    Noooooooo!

    Reply
  14. NineChampionships

    2 months ago

    Hanniger is a beast when healthy. Glad he’s out of the AL West.

    Reply
    • Maybe Next Year

      2 months ago

      I agree, Angels now have a chance to win the West.

      Reply
      • NineChampionships

        2 months ago

        Username checks out.

        Reply
  15. cainer18

    2 months ago

    Maybe it’s because I’ve been refreshing my page for Judge news all day, but this feels out of nowhere.

    But I like it. Dude can hit, but can’t be relied on for 150 games. He can smush into the Giants style of platoons/matchups and under $15M a year is reasonable if he gives them 100-ish games of classic Haniger production

    Reply
    • Pete'sView

      2 months ago

      cainer18 — No need to platoon. Haniger, he hits RH and LH pitchers equally well his entire career.

      Reply
      • cainer18

        2 months ago

        @Pete’sView Totally, he’s a regular for sure. I meant that due to his injury history, there’s a good chance he’ll be sidelined or in need of some breaks throughout the contract… having a team that’s built around depth and matchups helps soften the blow when a regular goes down or needs some rest

        Reply
  16. Cincyfan85

    2 months ago

    Nice deal for the Giants!

    Reply
  17. MannyBeingMVP

    2 months ago

    Excellent signing!

    Reply
  18. bkwalker510

    2 months ago

    SF loves signing local guys

    Reply
    • Bart Harley Jarvis

      2 months ago

      The Pride of Mountain View, California!

      Reply
  19. Scottn59c

    2 months ago

    Meh.

    Reply
  20. RogerForTheHall

    2 months ago

    As long as Mitch can finally stay healthy, this is a good signing

    Reply
  21. geg42

    2 months ago

    Don’t sleep on Yoshida

    Reply
    • giacgara

      2 months ago

      Would love to get him, but it’s not happening. He can’t field, and the Giants just spent $20 million for Joc at the DH. I think Yoshida will be very successful in MLB though.

      Reply
    • giacgara

      2 months ago

      Interesting. Heavily backloaded contract.

      Reply
  22. myaccount2

    2 months ago

    Thank you for everything, Mitch. You helped turned Seattle baseball around and into the contender it is today. I will hang on to my teal Haniger jersey for the rest of my life.

    Reply
  23. TrillionaireTeamOperator

    2 months ago

    Slight overpay, but not as bloated over the true value that a lot of guys have been signing for this off season. $14.5M AAV over an $11M AAV quality to his play. Fine. Whatever. Surprised he got 3 guaranteed years.

    Reply
    • Ma4170

      2 months ago

      Compared to other deals today, this is a bargain. I agree though, the third guaranteed year surprised me.

      Reply
  24. pwndroia

    2 months ago

    Another guy Sox went after and didn’t sign… actually I don’t mind on this one, I wouldn’t trust him staying healthy for three years. Still, im trying to figure out what is in Bloom’s mind right now

    Reply
  25. Kapler's Coconut Oil

    2 months ago

    Evan Webeck of Merc News has the breakdown of the contract:

    $5 Mil
    $17 Mil
    $15.5 Mil

    And a $6 Mil signing bonus

    Reply
    • Will32

      2 months ago

      Anybody know the benefit of the signing bonus for the Giants? Does it help them stay below the luxury tax?

      Reply
  26. OIC2021

    2 months ago

    He’ll be on the DL for 1/2 of the 3 yrs

    Reply
    • myaccount2

      2 months ago

      Maybe if he ruptures his testicle again, otherwise doubtful.

      Reply
      • TheDogDays

        2 months ago

        Yeah having that happen twice would be very unfair…

        Reply
        • myaccount2

          2 months ago

          What do you think the odds of that are…0.000001%?

        • TheDogDays

          2 months ago

          Lol hope so

  27. DonOsbourne

    2 months ago

    I’m a little surprised they went three years.

    Reply
    • Pete'sView

      2 months ago

      DonOsbourne — I think 3 years is just right.

      Reply
  28. CALgoldenBears

    2 months ago

    Local kid coming home. Hopefully Giants bring home another local kid.

    Reply
    • thunderdan

      2 months ago

      Love me some local kids…Mitty High School strikes again!

      Reply
  29. stroh

    2 months ago

    Haniger is a solid player. In my view the second best on Mariners after Rodriguez. He’s a good get for the Giants.

    Reply
  30. Primitive Screwhead

    2 months ago

    Mitch is a stud. Good leader, great hitter, not embarrassing in RF. The Giants should be happy. Godspeed, Meetch.

    Reply
  31. baseballencyclopedia

    2 months ago

    It’s all about value, and at that price, I love the upside. When healthy, he can be a stud, and they have some pieces to fill in if he goes down.

    Reply
  32. LordD99

    2 months ago

    Perhaps they’re signaling to Judge that they plan to add elsewhere as encouragement. Hopefully they’re not signaling this will be his protection in the lineup.

    Reply
    • tad2b13

      2 months ago

      That’s highly doubtful. The Giants previously said they wanted to sign 2 OFers, and were also previously reported as being interested in Haniger. This has nothing to do with Judge.

      Reply
  33. burn0820

    2 months ago

    Guess it really was fake news that Judge was going to Giants. Congrats Yankees fans

    Reply
  34. Kyle T

    2 months ago

    this hurts…we will miss you hanniger

    Reply
  35. drfelix

    2 months ago

    Thank God he’s out of the AL. As a Mariner fan I would of hated seeing him in the AL West against us, because when he’s healthy he’s deadly!

    Reply
  36. gfan

    2 months ago

    This guy can hit behind you Aaron.
    Time to sign the contract.

    Reply
  37. Bdawg22

    2 months ago

    Solid signing now get Judge!!

    Reply
  38. SODOMOJO

    2 months ago

    Big Bummer. But expected. Disappointed to take his jersey out of the rotation next year.

    Reply
    • myaccount2

      2 months ago

      I’m not sure I’ll be able to do it. I probably won’t wear it to games but maybe around the town… it’s a tough one.

      Reply
      • TheDogDays

        2 months ago

        That works. I see the Steve Largent jerseys around!

        Reply
        • SODOMOJO

          2 months ago

          My rule is once they retire I immediately put them back in the rotation. All three sports. Yes I still wear my Sonics jerseys proudly in the summertime when it’s hot! Cheers fellas I live cross town in the U Dist

  39. spitball

    2 months ago

    Pwndroia! What’s in Blooms mind right now? Absolutely nothing! The guy just doesn’t learn!

    Reply
  40. JockStrap

    2 months ago

    Bloom says in a statement “we were engaged heavily in talks. Our offer was fair maat 3/15 because we value him greatly.”

    Reply
  41. DepressedDodgerFan

    2 months ago

    Please end my pain

    Reply
  42. reno24

    2 months ago

    Giants move their players around all the time. Very well could be haniger and joc are mainly a DH platoon too

    Reply
    • Ma4170

      2 months ago

      Yeah, or just rotate both between OF and DH to reduce strain on their bodies

      Reply
  43. tippin

    2 months ago

    Damn. Was hoping he’d be a Padre.

    Reply
  44. pando8888

    2 months ago

    Don’t see Judge as a center fielder all year.

    Reply
  45. Winslow Leach

    2 months ago

    Haniger MLB Service time 4 years Time on IL 2.9 🙁

    Reply
    • Zissou

      2 months ago

      He fouled a ball off his nuts and lost a year+…

      This guy is solid on both sides of the field.

      Reply
  46. brucenewton

    2 months ago

    Haniger in left, Yaz center, Judge right, Pederson strong side DH.

    Reply
  47. Kingman#26

    2 months ago

    Sign Drury next. Utility with pop.

    Reply
  48. TheD0gDays

    2 months ago

    Interesting signing if they intend on signing Judge too

    Reply
  49. Rsox

    2 months ago

    Haniger in no way precludes the Giants from signing Judge and may actually work in the Giants favor as it shows they are trying to add pieces while pursuing him at the same time

    Reply
  50. SODOMOJO

    2 months ago

    One of the hardest working guys in baseball. And that’s no joke. G Men are getting a stud. Stay healthy big dawg

    Reply
  51. tad2b13

    2 months ago

    I don’t understand some of these posts. This has noting to do with Judge. The Giants may not get Judge, but this has noting to do with their pursuit of him. The Giants are on record as wanting to sign 2 OFers. It was also reported previously that the Giants were interested in Haniger.

    The Giants already have a couple guys who can play CF. I think the desire to sign 2 OFers is they can DH Joc, and keep his subpar glove out of the OF. They value flexibility, and have a bunch of guys that can play multiple positions.

    I’ve always liked Haniger whose nickname was The Shed. Called that because that’s where you find all the tools.

    Reply
    • frugalfarhan

      2 months ago

      I see noting wrong with anything you just posted! Truth is this is a pretty good deal. The money that is getting thrown around is beyond stupid when guys like Taijuan get 80 million. They still need to sign Judge or Xander for this off-season to provide any hope of a run next year and beyond

      Reply
      • Pete'sView

        2 months ago

        And Correa, and Senga.

        Reply
  52. Ichirosasaki

    2 months ago

    Noooooo

    Reply
  53. DTD/ATL1313

    2 months ago

    Was hoping he would be playing for Atl, oh well. This is a very good signing for SF.

    Reply
  54. AaronSapoznik

    2 months ago

    Giants adding Mitch Haniger should help in their final push to sign Aaron Judge. Judge was looking for a commitment to winning from SF and now they have Haniger AND Joc Pederson in their OF. Giants prioritizing more pitching next!

    Reply
  55. YourDreamGM

    2 months ago

    Solid move. Judge would sell tickets but 360 million spread around on deals like this is the way to go if you want consistent winning.

    Reply
  56. talking baseball

    2 months ago

    Anybody that thinks that Joc Pederson can play in the outfield, has no clue about baseball. He is fat, can’t run anymore and is a liability in the outfield. He’s a full time DH !!

    Reply
    • AaronSapoznik

      2 months ago

      I would have loved seeing Joc in one of the corners for the White Sox last season. He couldn’t possibly be any worse than what Eloy Jimenez, Andrew Vaughn and Gavin Sheets offered defensively in LF and RF in 2022. Hell, the 2021 champion Braves even trusted Pederson to start 23 games in CF after acquiring him from the Cubs ahead of the summer trade deadline.

      That said, it’s probably best to keep him off the grass in the vast outfield of Oracle Park. He’s also been something of a good luck charm when reaching the postseason lately, earning a ring with the Dodgers in 2020 and the Braves the following season.

      Reply
  57. Wilmer the Thrillmer

    2 months ago

    First of all Joc Pederson is not an outfielder. He’s a DH who can occasionaly fill in in Left. Haniger is an outfielder and a pretty good one apparently. So the Giants need one more outfielder. If it’s not Judge then I’d say Nimmo, Conforto or make a trade.

    The Giants have 5 starters plus Kyle Harrison who’s “the best left handed starter in the minors” I’ve heard. But I don’t think they can count on Alex Wood or Anthony DeSclafani to be either healthy or productive (not saying they won’t be). I think the G’s need to sign no fewer than 2 starters and then they need several bullpen pieces (I love Taylor Rogers as a fit).

    I think bringing back Belt on a team friendly deal is a no brainer unless Texas simply outbids them. And then they need an infielder. Carlos Correa would do.

    How about Anthony Rendon? The Angels would have to take La Stella plus either Wood or DeSclafani plus pay down a bunch of Rendon’s salary. After Casey Schmitt comes up he can swith to second, first or DH.

    Then a back-up catcher (how about trading for Yasmani Grandal?) who could also take at bats at first and DH. Seems like the White Sox would jettison him in a second after last year’s debacle of a season. Plus as a switch hitter, he can face the tough righties and make things a little easier for Bart.

    Reply
  58. Wilmer the Thrillmer

    2 months ago

    I’m an armchair GM, so here’s another wild trade proposal (and probably a bad one at that). The Giants get Burnes, Adames and Yelich for a boatload of minor and major league talent (I’m thinking Matos, Ramos, Hjelle, Cobb, Estrada, Gonzales plus another two top 30 guys). Yes the Giants get Burnes for 2 years and Adames for 1 year but they get stuck with Yeli’s contract for another 6 years. Dunno. Fun to consider though.

    Reply
    • Pete'sView

      2 months ago

      The Brewers intend to compete in 2023. They would never do that deal, plus it looks like a massive overpay of (mostly) under-performing players by the Giants. Not a good deal for either team.

      Reply
  59. foppert

    2 months ago

    Positive intel out of the Mariners camp. Thank you. Sounds like he will fit right in.

    Reply
  60. Angel Hernandez

    2 months ago

    Give the White Sox Luis Gonzalez back please.

    Reply
  61. mills

    2 months ago

    We are one of the teams with the most payroll flexibility and we sign another 31 year old with an injury history (i.e. Belt, Lastella, Longoria, etc.).

    https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-2022-23-free-agents-by-position

    So much for an impact offseason……..

    Reply
  62. hummm babyyyy

    2 months ago

    Worst outfield in baseball!

    Reply

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