The Thrill is gone no more. 

Time's running out on many big-name free agents. 

Juan Uribe and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a minor league contract Thursday with an invitation to spring training. 

The Giants have reached agreement on a minor-league contract with infielder Juan Uribe, a signing that will not affect their pursuit of free-agent third baseman Joe Crede, according to a major-league source. 

Barry Zito rushed from an appearance and autograph session with homeless children straight to the ballpark weight room. 

Fifteen years ago, the Giants made a heartbreaking financial decision to let Will Clark go. 

Managing partner Bill Neukom has hired his unofficial minister of the "Giants Way," and he comes with a thick application of eye black. 

Managing partner Bill Neukom has hired his unofficial minister of the "Giants Way," and he comes with a thick application of eye black. 

There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. 

Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. 

The Giants just sent word there'll be an announcement Wednesday morning regarding former first baseman Will Clark. 

Jeff Kent announced his retirement at a Dodger Stadium news conference and was introduced by Los Angeles' general manager, Ned Colletti, who called Kent "a great Dodger. 

--Former first baseman Will Clark, one of the most popular players in the Giants' recent history, has rejoined the organization as a special assistant. 

Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at third base, Emmanuel Burriss likely will play second and at this point Travis Ishikawa is the first baseman. 

Jeff Kent announced his retirement at a Dodger Stadium news conference and was introduced by Los Angeles' general manager, Ned Colletti, who called Kent "a great Dodger.