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Starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong stays with Giants

Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.
(Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)
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Free-agent right-hander Ryan Vogelsong finalized a $4-million, one-year contract Friday to stay with the San Francisco Giants, a deal includes an additional $3 million in performance bonuses.

“When a decision came down, everything kept leading me back to San Francisco. It’s where I’m supposed to be,” said Vogelsong, who went 8-13 with a 4.00 earned-run average in 32 starts last season. “I’ve always considered myself a Giant. There’s not really any place I’d rather play.”

Vogelsong, 37, passed a physical and reached the deal three days after General Manager Brian Sabean said the pitcher was close to joining another team. Vogelsong met with new Houston Manager A.J. Hinch, but wouldn’t be specific about what made him uneasy.

“Some things happened I just wasn’t comfortable with. Negotiations kind of broke down after that,” Vogelsong said.

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