The San Francisco Giants waited until the start of spring training to officially announce the signing of Luis Arráez, who signed a one-year deal worth $12 million.
After claiming No. 1 — which works well as a second baseman who will play alongside shortstop Willy Adames, who wears No. 2 — he spoke with reporters on the day pitchers and catchers had their first workouts. So, he’s well ahead of schedule.
He told reporters that he turned down a multi-year offer from at least one team to join the Giants, as he believes in the roster they’ve put together as they pursue the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.
He also had a three-word answer indicative of what San Francisco hopes to get from him this season.
“I hate strikeouts,” he said as reported by Giants beat writers, including The San Francisco Chronicle’s Shayna Rubin.
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