SF Giants Rumors Roundup: Nori Aoki Turned Down Bigger Deals To Sign With The Giants

Here's the latest from the SF Giants rumor mill, as of 1/18:

Giants Had Inquired About Red Sox Outfielders

Signing Nori Aoki likely puts an end to this interest, but it sounds like the Giants had been in contact with Boston about the availability of Shane Victorino, Daniel Nava & Allen Craig.

Gregor Blanco's Contract

Blanco was signed to a two-year deal Sunday, and he'll be making $3.6 million this year and $3.9 million next year, per Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Nori Aoki Turned Down Bigger Deals To Sign With SF

According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, Aoki left money on the table to become a Giant. The possibility of playing a key role for a contender was part of Aoki's reasoning, but it also sounds like he just really likes San Francisco.

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