Rowand, Giants Ink 5-Year Contract
By Stephen Rhodes
Just when it appeared that outfielder Aaron Rowand may return to the American League - namely to his old team, the Chicago White Sox - there was a change of plans. Rowand will get to remain in the National League. According to the Associated Press, Rowand agreed to a 5-year, $60 million contract with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. The nice part about this trade? They didn't have to part with two of their top young pitchers - Matt Cain or Tim Lincecum.
Rowand is coming off his best season in his career; he batted .309 with 27 home runs and 89 RBIs, 105 runs scored, 189 hits and 45 doubles in 161 games. He also earned a Gold Glove and an All-Star selection. With the acquisition of Rowand, there will no doubt be changes in the Giants' outfield. Expect Dave Roberts to shift to left field, Rowand to man center field and Randy Winn to remain in right field. It is expected, depending on any future Giants' transactions, that Rowand will bat fifth in the Giants' lineup.
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The San Francisco Giants signing of Aaron Rowand to a 5 year contract will prove to be GREAT for them. I'm super excited to have him locked in for a while.
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