It appears that Tiny Tim and the Giants are going to be going to arbiration as the two sides could not come to an agreement on his salary. Lincecum never budged from his requested 13 million dollar salary and the Giants never budged from their 8 million dollar offer. It’s a shame the two couldn’t come to an agreement, but, Lincecum does deserve the money…considering all. But I’d like to think that an extra 5 million or so could get a semi decent player in the black and orange…

In other news, an ex-fucking Dodger, Guillermo Mota was signed to a minor league contract yesterday – finally a move that I didn’t think about slicing my wrists over. Mota is nothing special, but, he gets the job done on most nights when called upon…or at least, has. He’s no sure thing to make the roster but the Giants hope he can replace the traded Merkin Valdez.

Last but not least, fan favorite Rich Aurilia has hopes of landing a bench role in his hometown of New York this season. Aurilia told the Merc that he’s hoping that he’ll get a call from the Mets or Yankees this year. He’s been in contact with both teams but nothing has progressed past some mild discussions. I for one, would love to see Rich playing…even if not for the Gigantes.

I want to give a big thanks to ‘Duk over at Yahoo’s official MLB Blog, Big League Stew, for including us in the BLS Blogbook.

Big League Stew is putting together a directory, if you will, of all the best team focused sites on the net and included us in the San Francisco Giants directory along with a few other premier Giant blogs.

Click here to check it out…and a big thanks again.

Now I’m just missing my drugs and groupies – once I get those, I’ll be an internet rockstar. I’m already all the rage in Russia. Watch out America – I’m coming for you.

The Only Family Safe Picture I Found Or Byung.

So I lied – I guess the Giants weren’t done JUST yet when it came to bringing in top flight free agents – and let me tell you, [sarcasm] today’s news does NOT disappoint. [/sarcasm]

As if the Giants hadn’t scrapped the bottom of the free agent barrel enough, today we’re greeted with the news that the Giants have signed Byung-Hyun Kim to a minor league contract which does guarantee a spot in Spring Training. Yep, the same Kim who was last seen in 2008 during the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training, who, ironically enough was cut because even the Pirates felt he couldn’t make their Major League roster.

I mean, I know little should come of this – being a minor league contract and all, but, really? REALLY? We’re that desperate that we have to pick up guys like Kim to see if they can work out of the bullpen? If you’re looking for a cheap alternative, why not somebody like Chan Ho Park?

Ah well. I guess I better go cut Sabean’s phone line before he offers Bill Swift an invite too. Be right back!

Member Of The Beach Boys, Bria..oh. Giants Pitcher Or Something.

All is pretty quiet in the land of Giants. We’ve pretty much shot our wad on these MARQUEE free agents we’ve brought in *gagging sounds*, but, at least we’ve made some progress with our already established players.

According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Giants and Brian Wilson have avoided arbitration with a one-year deal.

It will be worth $4,437,500, the midpoint between the $4 million and $4.875 million figures submitted earlier this month.

Now it’s Tiny Tim’s turn.

ESPN.com

Bengie F'n Molina....Again

Yes, I understand you might need to read that title again. Go ahead. I’ll wait.

Done?

And yes – I’m even more shocked that you are. Ladies and gentleman, Bengie Molina has returned to the Giants which is obviously a sign the world is going to be ending soon. The Giants announced that Molina signed a 1 year, 4.5 million dollar contract and will resume starting catching duties for the black and orange.

The Giants were looking at a variety of catching options, most notably ex-Giant, Yorvit Torrealba…but after Molina was unable to come to terms with the Mets, the Giants extended an olive tree branch to the backstop and more or less ruined my day.

Listen, I know the Giants were struggling to find a catcher and they weren’t comfortable with Buster Posey handling the staff at this point, but, come on. Really? REALLY!? You really expect me to sit through another season of .250 and 15 HR’s….another season of awful on base percentage and a man who is unable to beat a tortoise in a race?

But hey – look on the bright side. We signed Aubrey Huff.

FML.

And speaking of Molina, I want to take this time out to apologize to the baseball Gods. For I have no idea of my sins, I want to repent because obviously you’re punishing me for something unspeakable. Or you’re a dirty, filthy, Dodgers fan.