SAN FRANCISCO — Brian Sabean’s office is connected to the Giants’ clubhouse, only a matter of feet from where manager Bruce Bochy prepares for games. The close proximity makes for regular planning meetings, before first pitch and often well into the night.
CEO Larry Baer is committed to maintaining that continuity and took a step Tuesday by giving the general manager and manager contract extensions taking them through the 2013 season with club options for 2014.
“They work exceptionally well together. That’s a key relationship,” Baer said. “I strongly believe Brian and Bruce are the best at their craft in the game.”
Broxton, Royals OK deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Reliever Jonathan Broxton and the Royals agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees the right-hander $4 million, solidifying one of the big- leagues’ youngest bullpens and providing a setup man for closer Joakim Soria.
Broxton was limited to just 14 games for the Dodgers last season because of elbow trouble. A two-time all-star, the 27-year-old Broxton made $7 million last season as part of an $11 million, two-year deal.
Footnotes.
Greg Maddux is leaving the Cubs to join the Rangers as a special assistant to the GM. The move reunites him with his brother Mike, who is the Rangers’ pitching coach.
• Brewers prospect Santo Manzanillo is recovering after he separated his right shoulder in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.
• Pitcher-turned-outfielder Adam Loewen agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mets.
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