As the offseason approaches, the Giants are in position to easily swallow expensive, long-term deals (via Alex Pavlovic)
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'Well, the simple answer is I miss this game.' Bruce Bochy on why he's back, and why the Rangers were the right fit: bit.ly/3TvC1YZ

In his first press conference as Rangers manager, Bruce Bochy said he was enjoying time with his family but 'still had the fire' to manage and feels great physically. On why he's back: 'The simple answer is I miss this game.'

Bruce Bochy, Texas Ranger

After three seasons away from the game, Bruce Bochy is returning to the dugout as the Rangers' new manager (via Alex Pavlovic)
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Bruce Bochy, in a statement put out by Rangers: 'If I was going to return to managing, it had to be the right situation. I strongly believe that to be the case with the Rangers, and I can't wait to get started.'

The Rangers visit Oracle Park in August, by the way

The Rangers announced that Bruce Bochy got a three-year deal. He has always thought he might return to managing at some point and the Rangers are a good fit. Their GM, Chris Young, played for him in San Diego.

Bruce Bochy is back. He was just named manager of the Texas Rangers.

49ers source confirms: The team has agreed to deal for Christian McCaffrey, pending physical.

The Giants say Jharel Cotton cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent. He was arbitration-eligible and was likely to be non-tendered anyway. They need to start clearing 40-man spots for guys who finished the season on IL.

Pete Putila was an integral part of the Astros' sustained success, and is now ready to do the same as the Giants' new GM with 'all options on the table' this offseason (via Alex Pavlovic)

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PODCAST: New Giants GM Pete Putila on his years with the Astros, the key to strong player development, and what's ahead for the Giants: apple.co/3fL91vd

I honestly didn’t know you could hit a ball to that part of Petco Park

With a bevy of players arbitration eligible, how will the Giants approach them?

Alex Pavlovic breaks it down:

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The Padres press box has unlimited nachos but the Phillies press box has unlimited chicken strips

Time for someone to end it

Kyle Shanahan joined me in West Virginia on #49ers Game Plan.

To watch:
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Bruce Bochy met yesterday with Rangers GM Chris Young, sources tell The Athletic. The Rangers are in the process of hiring a manager.