Multiple sources (espn.com, dailyherald.com) reporting that LHP Randy Johnson has signed a one year deal with the SF Giants. It is believed to be a $8 million deal.
The Big Unit was whispered to be a fall back option in case the Cubs didnt deal for Peavy. But considering the money he got from the Giants and the fact that he would, when healthy, put up similar numbers as Jason Marquis, its probably safe to say that Johnson wasnt a serious option. The Cubs would have had to dealt Marquis to make space in the rotation. To trade him, Hendry probably would have had to eat some of the $10 million owed to Marquis for 2009. So indirectly the team would be spending more to receive similar production out of the 5th rotation spot.
I still dont see SF becoming a playoff contender with their recent signings, so Johnson's name may come up again at the July trade deadline if the Cubs are in need of rotation help.
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