SAN FRANCISCO - Even after signing Jeff Samardzija to a large, long-term contract last week, the San Francisco Giants had their eye on Johnny Cueto — they’ve been watching and admiring him from afar for years.
The Giants’ upgraded rotation sure is taking shape, with the 2014 World Series champions agreeing Monday with Cueto on a $130 million, six-year contract to add another top-tier starter.
“Johnny has always been, and rightly so, very high on our list … high on our short list,” Giants general manager Bobby Evans said. “He’s somebody we’ve admired for a long time.