Byung-Hyun Kim – Giants – 3/7 12:40 am

Byung-Hyun Kim can opt out of his minor league contract with the Giants on March 15 if he feels he doesn’t have a good shot of making the team.

Rich Aurilia – Free Agent – 2/27 8:04 pm

According to Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse, Rich Aurilia will retire if he does not have a job by the end of spring training.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 2/20 12:28 am

Bengie Molina could receive fewer starts this season, reports Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News.

Freddy Sanchez – Giants – 2/17 11:01 pm

The Giants and second baseman Freddy Sanchez have a difference of opinion on why his shoulder surgery was kept quiet, according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News.

Freddy Sanchez – Giants – 2/17 5:54 pm

Freddy Sanchez said Wednesday that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 2/12 7:26 pm

Giants signed RHP Tim Lincecum to a two-year, $23 million extension.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 2/12 4:35 pm

Tim Lincecum’s new two-year contract is worth $23 million, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 2/12 4:14 pm

According to Craig Calcaterra of NBCSports.com, the Giants have agreed to a two-year contract with right-hander Tim Lincecum.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 2/11 5:44 pm

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that the Giants may send as few as one member of their front office to Friday’s scheduled arbitration hearing for Tim Lincecum.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 2/11 2:14 pm

A major league source tells John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle that the Giants have offered Tim Lincecum a three-year, $37 million contract.

Todd Wellemeyer – Giants – 2/10 5:28 pm

Giants signed RHP Todd Wellemeyer to a minor league contract.

Todd Wellemeyer – Giants – 2/10 4:53 pm

Mychael Urban of CSNBayArea.com reports that the Giants have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with right-hander Todd Wellemeyer.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 2/6 4:04 am

Tim Lincecum told Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News that he won’t let an arbitration hearing with the Giants turn into a ‘grudge match.’

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 2/3 11:00 pm

Mychael Urban of CSNBayArea.com reports that talks between the Giants and Tim Lincecum aren’t going well.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 2/3 1:50 pm

Tim Lincecum is likely headed to an arbitration hearing with the Giants in order to determine his 2010 salary.

Guillermo Mota – Giants – 2/3 12:00 am

The Giants signed RHP Guillermo Mota to a minor league contract, according to the San Jose Mercury News’ Andrew Baggarly.

Noah Lowry – Free Agent – 2/1 9:39 pm

Noah Lowry delayed a Tuesday throwing session for major league scouts in Phoenix because he wants more time to get ready for the audition.

Horacio Ramirez – Giants – 2/1 8:56 pm

Giants signed LHP Horacio Ramirez to a minor league contract.

Ryan Garko – Giants – 2/1 5:57 pm

The Mariners have signed free agent first baseman Ryan Garko, according to the Associated Press.

Ryan Garko – Giants – 1/28 9:00 pm

According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Rangers have interest in free agents Ryan Garko and Rocco Baldelli.

Randy Winn – Giants – 1/27 8:40 pm

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees have signed outfielder Randy Winn to a one-year contract at around $2 million.

Noah Lowry – Free Agent – 1/23 1:08 am

Updating a previous item, Corey Brock of MLB.com writes that it’s ‘nearly certain’ the Padres aren’t in on free agent left-hander Noah Lowry.

Noah Lowry – Free Agent – 1/22 11:18 pm

Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that free agent left-hander Noah Lowry is close to deciding on a team.

Freddy Sanchez – Giants – 1/22 8:16 am

A source informed Mychael Urban of CSNBayArea.com Thursday that Freddy Sanchez’s shoulder surgery took place four whole weeks ago.

Freddy Sanchez – Giants – 1/22 5:28 am

Freddy Sanchez underwent arthroscopic surgery recently on his left shoulder and might not be ready for Opening Day.

Eric Hacker – Giants – 1/22 3:48 am

Giants signed RHP Eric Hacker to a minor league contract.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 1/22 3:29 am

Bengie Molina passed his physical for the Giants on Thursday, thus finalizing his new one-year, $4.5 million contract.

Denny Bautista – Giants – 1/21 11:50 pm

Giants signed RHP Denny Bautista to a minor league contract.

Santiago Casilla – Giants – 1/21 1:39 am

Giants signed RHP Santiago Casilla to a minor league contract.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 1/19 9:49 pm

CBS 5 in San Francisco reports that the Giants have re-signed catcher Bengie Molina to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 1/19 9:35 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that Tim Lincecum filed for $13 million in arbitration on Tuesday while the Giants submitted $8 million.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 1/14 5:33 am

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com has confirmed that the Mets are ‘close to a deal’ with free agent catcher Bengie Molina.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 1/12 10:30 pm

A source told Tim Kurkjian of ESPN.com that the Mets could possibly sign free agent catcher Bengie Molina in ‘the next 48 to 72 hours.’

Bengie Molina – Giants – 1/12 5:50 pm

According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, free agent catcher Bengie Molina has lowered his asking price.

Kevin Cameron – Giants – 1/12 4:00 pm

Giants signed RHP Kevin Cameron to a minor league contract.

Noah Lowry – Free Agent – 1/9 2:10 am

Corey Brock of MLB.com reports that the Padres are one of several teams who have shown interest and requested medical records on free agent left-hander Noah Lowry.

Randy Winn – Giants – 1/9 12:11 am

Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that free agent outfielder Randy Winn has not heard about the Nationals having any interest in him.

Randy Winn – Giants – 1/8 9:20 pm

ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick reports that the Padres are also in the mix for free agent outfielder Randy Winn.

Noah Lowry – Free Agent – 1/7 3:13 am

The Dodgers have requested medical records on left-hander Noah Lowry, according to agent Damon Lapa

Juan Uribe – Giants – 1/6 2:28 pm

Giants general manager Brian Sabean indicated Tuesday that Juan Uribe could start at third base next season for the club.

Juan Uribe – Giants – 1/6 12:48 am

Giants signed infielder Juan Uribe to a one-year, $3.25 million contract.

Randy Johnson – Giants – 1/6 12:03 am

Randy Johnson has officially announced his retirement, according to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse.

Randy Johnson – Giants – 1/5 9:56 pm

Randy Johnson will announce his retirement on Monday evening, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal.

Randy Johnson – Giants – 1/5 9:29 pm

Randy Johnson will make an announcement on his future on Tuesday, with several writers, including USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, speculating that he will announce his retirement.

Juan Uribe – Giants – 1/5 4:29 pm

According to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney, the Giants’ new one-year deal with Juan Uribe is worth $3.25 million.

Juan Uribe – Giants – 1/5 2:37 am

Juan Uribe’s new contract with the Giants does not contain an option for 2011, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Juan Uribe – Giants – 1/5 12:51 am

Juan Uribe has passed his physical for the Giants.

Juan Uribe – Giants – 12/30 5:07 pm

The Giants have re-signed Juan Uribe, according to SI.com’s Jon Heyman.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/29 11:36 pm

The Mets are close to signing free agent catcher Bengie Molina to a two-year contract, according to 1050 ESPN Radio.

Mark DeRosa – Giants – 12/29 9:39 pm

Giants signed utilityman Mark DeRosa to a two-year, $12 million contract.

Bobby Howry – Giants – 12/28 4:17 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that reliever Bob Howry is scheduled to undergo a physical with the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Bobby Howry – Giants – 12/26 11:57 pm

The Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro reports that the Diamondbacks and Bob Howry have come to terms on a one-year deal with an option for 2011.

Juan Uribe – Giants – 12/24 4:10 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that free agent infielder Juan Uribe is close to returning to the Giants.

Randy Winn – Giants – 12/24 1:45 am

The Diamondbacks are interested in OF Randy Winn, but not as a starting outfielder.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/19 8:58 pm

According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, Bengie Molina is the key to the free agent catcher market.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/15 2:25 am

According to Ken Davidoff of Newsday, free agent catcher Bengie Molina is seeking a three-year deal from the Mets.

Ryan Garko – Giants – 12/13 5:21 am

Giants non-tendered first baseman Ryan Garko.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/11 1:15 am

The Mets confirmed Thursday that they’ve made an offer to Bengie Molina.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/10 1:43 am

According to an MLB.com report, the Mets have not yet made a contract offer to catcher Bengie Molina, but expect to do so by Thursday afternoon.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/9 5:12 pm

A source informed Steve Popper of the Bergen Record that the Mets are only willing to give catcher Bengie Molina a one-year contract.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/9 1:35 pm

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets believe they can ink catcher Bengie Molina at this week’s Winter Meetings.

Randy Johnson – Giants – 12/9 2:09 am

Randy Johnson is still weighing whether to return for the 2010 season.

Brad Penny – Giants – 12/8 12:29 am

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports the Cardinals have agreed to terms with Brad Penny on a one-year, $7.5 million.

Brad Penny – Giants – 12/7 9:25 pm

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Brad Penny’s potential one-year deal with the Cardinals could be worth up to $9 million through incentives.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/7 8:48 pm

The Mets are increasing their pursuit of free agent catcher Bengie Molina, according to a FOXSports.com report.

Brad Penny – Giants – 12/7 6:50 pm

According to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News, the Cardinals are nearing a deal with free agent Brad Penny.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/6 8:48 pm

SI.com’s Jon Heyman believes the Mets will ‘wait it out’ with free agent catcher Bengie Molina because they feel they are the highest bidders.

Noah Lowry – Free Agent – 12/5 10:11 pm

The Reds are among the teams with interest in free agent left-hander Noah Lowry, reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.

Brad Penny – Giants – 12/3 8:38 pm

Free agents Brad Penny and Juan Uribe turned down recent contract offers from the Giants, according to Joan Ryan of MLB.com.

Noah Lowry – Free Agent – 12/2 4:46 pm

According to Dejan Kovaceivc of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates are in pursuit of free agent left-hander Noah Lowry.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/2 4:44 pm

SI.com’s Jon Heyman believes the Mets are the ‘heavy favorite’ to sign free agent catcher Bengie Molina this offseason.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 12/2 4:59 am

The Giants did not offer arbitration to any of their free agents.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 11/27 11:45 pm

Tim Lincecum, who is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, will pursue a one-year contract, according to his agent Rick Thurman.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 11/25 2:11 pm

Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports wonders if Tim Lincecum could command $23 million in salary arbitration this February.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 11/19 7:06 pm

Tim Lincecum was named the National League Cy Young for a second straight season, earning 11 of 32 first-place votes.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 11/18 12:01 am

Tim Lincecum has been ordered to show up in a Vancouver, Wash. court on Dec. 22 for an arraignment on charges of marijuana possession.

Juan Uribe – Giants – 11/11 8:46 pm

According to FOXSports.com, the Giants would like to bring back Juan Uribe.

Bengie Molina – Giants – 11/10 10:31 pm

Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News puts the chances of Bengie Molina re-signing with the Giants between ‘remote’ and ‘unlikely.’

Randy Winn – Giants – 11/9 10:26 pm

The Giants told Randy Winn Monday that he will not be re-signed.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 11/6 8:03 pm

Prosecutors in Clark County, Washington have agreed to drop marijuana possession charges in exchange for Tim Lincecum paying $377 in fines.

Tim Lincecum – Giants – 11/6 12:39 am

Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in Washington.

Juan Uribe – Giants – 10/31 1:01 pm

Juan Uribe plans to test the free agent market, according to Giants GM Brian Sabean.

Noah Lowry – Free Agent – 10/30 11:27 pm

According to his agent, Noah Lowry will be removed from the Giants’ 40-man roster and become a free agent.

Freddy Sanchez – Giants – 10/30 10:40 pm

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants and Freddy Sanchez have agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract.