December 21, 2011

On this date in Giants history — Dec. 21

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2005: After trying to sign the All-Star outfielder twice as a free agent, the Giants finally acquire Steve Finley (.222, 12 HR, 54 RBI) in trade with the Dodgers which sends third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo (.277, 2 HR, 43 RBI) to Los Angeles. The veteran infielder appeared in only 109 games the previous season due to injuries.

Giants birthdays: Dave Kingman (1948), Freddy Sanchez (1977)

(All entries courtesy nationalpastime.com)

One Response to On this date in Giants history — Dec. 21

  1. Troy Nelson says:
    December 21, 2011 at 8:35 am

    FYI… Dave Kingman was the top overall draft pick in the 1970 draft. The eventual three-time All-Star spent the first four years of his illustrious career in San Francisco before the Giants traded him to the New York Mets for $150,000. Kingman blasted 442 career home runs in 16 seasons, with 77 of those jacks coming with the Giants.