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Notes: Belt, Giants will discuss long-term deal

SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Belt flew to Florida two years ago for an arbitration hearing that was avoided when the two sides struck a deal late at night. This time around, Belt came even closer to the hearing room.

The first baseman said Friday that he and the Giants agreed to a $6.2 million deal about 45 minutes before a hearing was supposed to start on Wednesday. The Giants hope the deal paves the way for the two sides to again pick up talks on a long-term deal, and Belt said he expects discussions during spring training.