Breaking News: Giants Snare Rowand

The Giants have agreed to terms on a 5-year deal with free agent outfielder Aaron Rowand. With Torii Hunter, Kusoke Fukudome, and Andruw Jones under contract, Rowand remained the last big name outfielder on the market. The 30-yr old had a super offensive season playing in hitter friendly Citizen Bank ball park.

Rowand hit .309 while establishing career standards with hits (189), runs (105), doubles (45), RBI (89), total bases (315), walks (47) and games (161).

Rowand is also a superb centerfielder. He lead the NL in fielding pct. last season, and had 11 assists.

UPDATE 4:50 EST: The AP is reporting that the deal is worth $60 million.

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