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When the San Francisco Giants set out this offseason to improve on a disappointing 2023 season, adding athleticism, defense and the ability to put the ball in play were priorities. “We think this is an absolutely perfect fit,” Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said Friday at a news conference introducing Lee to the Bay Area. “As we’ve talked about entering this offseason, our goals were to get more athletic as a team from an offensive standpoint, ...

Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $113 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Lee, a South Korean MVP and the son of a former MVP, can terminate the deal after four years and $72 million to become a free agent again. The versatile Lee will immediately fill a huge need for the Giants, who have missed the playoffs the past two seasons after winning a franchise-record 107 games and th...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Giants made a splash in free agency on Wednesday, reportedly agreeing to terms with Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee. According to MLB reporters from the New York Post and The Athletic, the Giants gave Lee $113 million over six years. Lee has been playing in South Korea’s KBO […]

After being spurned by multiple big-name free agents, the Giants finally caught their white whale.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $113 million, six-year contract.

Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $113 million, six-year contract, sources tell AP.

SAN FRANCISCO--Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $113 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Among available position players, Lee might be the Padres’ best fit. The near future will tell whether they are willing to meet his price.

Outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, a South Korean MVP and the son of a former MVP, will become a free agent Tuesday and major league teams can sign him through 5 p.m. EST on Jan. 3.

Outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, a South Korean MVP and the son of a former MVP, will become a free agent Tuesday and major league teams can sign him through 5 p.m. EST on Jan. 3.