SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says the San Francisco Giants are close to finalizing new deals for general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details were still being worked out and the club hadn't made a formal announcement. That will likely come Monday during Bochy and Sabean's customary after-season address.
Sabean received a two-year extension in 2007 that took him through this year and the Giants had to exercise a club option for 2010. Bochy's three-year contract worth roughly $6 million is due to expire at the end of the season.
The Giants will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season but were in the NL wild card race until being eliminated Wednesday night, certainly a sign of progress to new managing partner Bill Neukom.
Everything pointed to both Bochy and Sabean staying in San Francisco. Neukom has been around regularly and both Bochy and Sabean have been in meetings regarding next season.
The San Francisco Chronicle first reported they would be re-signed.
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