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Report: Giants Reach 2-Year Deal with OF Harrison Bader
The Giants aim to improve last season's poor outfield defense and speed with Bader, a Gold Glove winner with +67 outs above average over nine years.
- On Monday, the San Francisco Giants signed outfielder Harrison Bader to a two-year major-league deal worth $20.5 million with incentives that could raise it to $21 million, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported.
- With spring training approaching, the San Francisco Giants addressed their weak outfield by signing Harrison Bader, a major defensive upgrade to boost center-field defense after a minus-18 outs above average season.
- Offensively and on the bases, Bader posted a.277/.347/.449 season with 17 homers, 54 RBIs, and swiped 11 bases, while his career defensive metrics include +7 outs above average.
- With Bader now onboard, the Giants expect Jung Hoo Lee to slide to right field while Bader's range aids left fielder Heliot Ramos; the signing could be their last major offseason move, though they may seek a second baseman.
- Looking ahead, the park and contract context mean Harrison Bader declined a $10 million mutual option to become a free agent, signing with the Giants as spring training nears.
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Former Yankees, Mets outfielder agrees to two-year deal with Giants
Former Yankees and Mets outfielder Harrison Bader is heading west. The 31-year-old has agreed to a two-year deal with the Giants, a source confirmed to the Daily News on Monday. The deal is worth $20.5 million and can reach $21 million with incentives. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal first reported that Bader and San Francisco had reached a deal, which is still pending a physical. A Bronxville, New York native, Bader heard from his local ex-employe…
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Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
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