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Updated Dec 11, 2009 6:01 AM ET
     
 
--LHP Madison Bumgarner, 20, might be an option as a reliever if he doesn't open the season in the Giants' rotation. "I love his makeup. He's a winner -- or he'll find a way to win," vice president of player personnel Dick Tidrow said. "He could end up in the bullpen in the big leagues. He may be that valuable. Even if we do get a veteran starter. That's how some starters break in."

--3B Pablo Sandoval has been designated as the new No. 4 hitter, taking the place of C Bengie Molina, who's seeking a multiyear deal, something the Giants aren't willing to grant with young C Buster Posey waiting in the wings. Sandoval hit .330 with 25 homers and 90 RBI in his first full season.

--2B Freddy Sanchez is a favorite to hit third, at least for now. Manager Bruce Bochy said he's thinking about a lineup that begins LF Eugenio Velez, SS Edgar Renteria, Sanchez and 3B Pablo Sandoval. "It's not etched in stone that he's our No. 2 hitter. It's nice to have that flexibility with him. I think he'd be a pretty good 3 hitter," Sabean said.

--OF Brian Horwitz, an undrafted outfielder who appeared in 21 games for the 2008 Giants, was selected by Baltimore in the Rule 5 draft (Triple-A phase). "He's a good hitter and needs a change of scenery. He did good things for us and himself. Now he's reborn," vice president of player personnel Dick Tidrow said.

--RHP Steve Johnson was selected from the Orioles' system in the Rule 5 draft and will be given a shot to make the big-league roster. He's the son of former big-leaguer and current O's broadcaster Dave Johnson and was a combined 12-7 with a 3.41 ERA at Class A and AA. Also in the Rule 5, the Giants lost LHP Ben Snyder, who had a 2.88 ERA at Double-A Connecticut, to the Orioles.

BY THE NUMBERS: 28 -- Come-from-behind wins in 2009, fewest for the Giants in 25 years. They had 28 in 1985, the year they lost 100 games.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "It's two years since he played his last game, and if there was any chance he'd be back in a major league uniform, it would have happened by now. When 2008 came around, I couldn't get him a job. When 2009 came around, I couldn't get him a job. Now, 2010 ... I'd say it's nearly impossible. It's an unfortunate ending to a storied career." -- Agent Jeff Borris on Barry Bonds in an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle.
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