Is Madison Bumgarner staying with the Giants?
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Asked by: Kimberly Thompson
On Monday the San Francisco Giants locked up one of the best young arms in the game for the next five years. According to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants signed 22-year-old Madison Bumgarner to a five-year extension with a club/vesting option in 2018 and club option in 2019.
Is Bumgarner going back to the Giants?
That won’t be the case this week. On Thursday night, Bumgarner will face the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, the first time he will do so with fans in the stands. “We’re all going to enjoy it for a couple minutes,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said.
Is Madison Bumgarner still with the Giants?
Bumgarner, whose postseason accomplishments are legendary, left the Giants after the 2019 season, signing a five-year, $85 million contract with Arizona. The Giants made an offer but did not come close. “I still keep track and watch the games, obviously,” Bumgarner said. “I keep up with baseball in general.
Why did the Giants let Madison Bumgarner go?
Bumgarner had played just one full big league season at the time he signed the deal, but he still was taking a risk. He opted for security for his family, saying that the contract “took a weight off my shoulders.”
Is Bumgarner retired?
Previously, he pitched for the San Francisco Giants (2009–19). Bumgarner has won three World Series championships (2010, 2012, 2014) and two Silver Slugger Awards (2014, 2015).
| Madison Bumgarner | |
|---|---|
| Strikeouts | 1,976 |
| Teams | |
| San Francisco Giants (2009–2019) Arizona Diamondbacks (2020–present) | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
How long is Madison Bumgarner’s contract?
5-year
In the 2010s, Madison Bumgarner established himself as a San Francisco Giants icon, and perhaps the greatest postseason pitcher of all time.
What is Madison Bumgarner’s contract with Arizona?
The next few seasons, of course, account for the rest of Bumgarner’s contract with Arizona. He’ll make $23 million each of the next two years — with $10 million of that deferred until after his deal is complete — and then $14 million in the final year of his deal in 2024.
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