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San Francisco Giants Monthly Notes: October 2020 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS MONTHLY NOTES: OCTOBER 2020 Oracle Park 24 Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone: 415-972-2000 sfgiants.com sfgigantes.com giantspressbox.com @SFGiants @SFGigantes @SFGiantsMedia GIANTS INTERVIEW SCHEDULE Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:35 a.m. - Mike Krukow joins Murph & Mac Wednesdays 7:35 a.m. - Duane Kuiper joins Murph & Mac UPCOMING GIANT BIRTHDAYS The Giants believe one of the more powerful actions we can take to affect the future of our democracy is exercising our right to VOTE. COVID-19 has created unique challenges, which can greatly impact this election cycle so we encourage fans to check your registration status, make a plan to vote, and cast your ballot early in order to make your voice heard. If you live outside California, visit www.usa.gov/voting for more voting resources Chris Shaw Juan Marichal Dustin Lind (27) (83) (32) October 20 October 20 October 28 Shaun Anderson Craig Albernaz Steven Duggar (26) (38) (27) NEWS & NOTES October 29 October 30 November 4 Save The Bay is celebrating its 5th Annual Bay Day with a month-long Bay Day Trail Challenge. Between October 1-31, participants can pledge to walk, run, bike, wheel, or paddle 25-miles along the Bay Trail or choose five adven- tures to connect and engage with the Bay. There are more Farhan Zaidi Justin Viele Sam Selman than 350 miles of open space and trails to explore and (44) (30) (30) there’s an adventure for everyone. Learn more about how you can participate by visiting bayday.org November 11 November 13 November 14 In an effort to encourage youth to stay active during the off- GIANTS YOUTUBE CONTENT season, the Giants Community Fund has launched Junior Giants On Demand! The digital platform helps bring the spirit of the season into any household year-round. With 150+ videos and downloadable activities, families now have access to Giants-style, positive programming at their fingertips. Whether they are hopping on an on-demand Ju- nior Giants at Home practice, trying out a new baseball drill from an SF Giants coach in their living rooms or learning about a Word of the Week, the game is theirs! Access the free platform by visiting jrgiantsathome.org or download the Junior Giants app 2020 Giants Season in Review Watch Now IMPORTANT OFFSEASON INFORMATION AND UPCOMING DATES SFG Productions took a look back at the Giants The following Giants players are free agents following the 2020 season: RHP Kevin Gausman, 2020 campaign in this year-end video. LHP Drew Smyly, LHP Tony Watson and RHP Trevor Cahill. The four will become free agents at 9 a.m. ET on the day after the conclusion of the World Series. The following events take place beginning on the fifth day after the conclusion of the World BAY AREA UNITE Series: - Last date to reinstate players from the 60-day Injured List As a way of showing unity in the Bay - Last date for former club to tender qualifying offer to XX (B) players Area in the battle against COVID-19, - XX (B) free agents may sign with any club beginning at 5 p.m. ET the Warriors partnered up with a - Minor League players become free agents at 5 p.m. ET, if applicable number of local broadcasters and The last date for XX (B) players to accept a qualifying offer from a former club is 15 days follow- Bay Area teams/organizations for a ing the conclusion of the World Series. f u n video highlighting some of the Bay Area’s The following Giants players are eligible for arbitration: LHP Tyler Anderson, OF Alex Dicker- most memorable plays. Each organization’s son, LHP Jarlín García, RHP Trevor Gott, RHP Reyes Moronta, LHP Wandy Peralta, OF Joey broadcaster was assigned to do their own play Rickard, IF Daniel Robertson, OF Darin Ruf, OF Austin Slater and IF Donovan Solano. The date call for another team’s play in an effort to convey to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players is December 2nd, 2020. that we are all on the same team when it comes Other important dates: to things we can do to help stop the spread of the December 3 - Last date to request Outright Waivers to assign player prior to Rule 5 draft disease. Jon Miller re-called The Play from the December 7 - Last date to outright a player prior to Rule 5 draft Cal-Stanford game while Troy Clardy from the December 10 - Major League Rule 5 Draft scheduled during Winter Meetings in Dallas, TX Pac-12 Network re-called the final out of the Gi- ants clinching of the 2010 World Series. Watch the video here .
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