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An entirely valuable package if he wasn’t so injury prone. If Sanchez can’t come back healthy — and make no mistake, it’s almost a certainty that he’ll miss time in 2012 at some point — the Giants’ options at the keystone position are as follows: Ryan...
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21:24 PST -- The Giants ' infield could be ragin' with Cajuns in 2012. With Mike Fontenot already in the fold, the team agreed Friday to a one-year contract with fellow Louisianan and former LSU teammate Ryan Theriot, who could be a right-handed-batting...
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Colorado Rockies first baseman Jordan Pacheco, left, tags out San Francisco Giants' Mike Fontenot after being drawn off base by a wide throw during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. View Photo »
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Crawford is going to hear a lot of Cajun-Tiger footsteps behind him this spring
San Francisco Chronicle
Fontenot? Ryan Theriot? Who are the Giants going to sign next, those alligators from “Pearls Before Swine?” Joking aside, the Giants added more infield depth and potential insurance for young’un Brandon Crawford at short today by agreeing with...
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Theriot can play second, short ... and really anywhere in the infield. With Mike Fontenot, who played college ball with Theriot at LSU actually, already on the team, Bruce Bochy now has a tremendous amount of infield flexibility. Theriot (who, quick...
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Giants add shortstop insurance, agree to non-guaranteed deal with Ryan Theriot
The San Jose Mercury NewsTheriot fits that description. He’ll make $1.25 million if he’s on the opening-day roster; the Giants can pay him a fraction if that salary if they cut him by a certain date this spring. Until now, Crawford’s only backup/insurance had been...
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San Francisco Giants's Mike Fontenot, left, scores past Colorado Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario, right, after a sacrifice fly ball from Brett Pill during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. View Photo »
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I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs? Customer: What flavour is it? Man: It’s a bird, innit. It’s a bloody sea bird… it’s not any bloody flavour. Albatross! I mean, acquiring Mike Fontenot was merely the first step in Sabean’s master plan.
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Theriot spent the 2011 season playing shortstop and second base for the Cardinals, who non-tendered him in December. At the plate, the 32-year-old posted a .271/.321/.342 line in 483 plate appearances. He will join middle infielders Freddy Sanchez,...
About Mike Fontenot
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Michael Eugene "Mike" Fontenot (born June 9, 1980 in Slidell, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Chicago Cubs. Full Article
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 24: Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants commits an error against the Arizona Diamondbacks after running into second base umpire Bruce Dreckman during the first inning of a MLB game at Chase Field on September 24, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants misses the tag on Dee Gordon #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers who steals second base during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Jamey Carroll #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a throw to first for a double play in front of a sliding Justin Christian #51 of the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 18 : Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants is high-fived by teammate Andres Torres #56 of the San Francisco Giants after Fontenot hit a two run home-run in the first inning during their game at Coors Field on Sunday September 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
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San Francisco Giants' Mike Fontenot (14) and Andres Torres (56) meet at home plate after Fontenot hit a two-run homer against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 in Denver.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 31: Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates with manager Bruce Bochy after scoring on a double by Chris Stewart against the Chicago Cubs in the six inning during an MLB baseball game at AT&T Park on August 31, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 27: Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants takes a lead from second base after hitting a lead off double in the bottom of the first inning. Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants went on to score giving the San Francisco Giants a 1-0 lead at AT&T...
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 27: Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants after scoring on a Carlos Beltran #15 of the San Francisco Giants (Not Pictured) fielder's choice in the bottom of the first inning giving the San...
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San Francisco Giants' Mike Fontenot, left, scores past Houston Astros catcher Humberto Quintero on a Carlos Beltran grounder during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011.
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HOUSTON, TX- AUGUST 20: Shortstop Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants tags out Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros as he tries to steal second base in the seventh inning on August 20, 2011 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
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HOUSTON, TX- AUGUST 20: Jimmy Paredes #38 of the Houston Astros is called out after being tagged by shortstop Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants in the first inning on August 20, 2011 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
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San Francisco Giants shortstop Mike Fontenot, top, tags out Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) on a steal attempt during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Houston.
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San Francisco Giants shortstop Mike Fontenot, left, tags out Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Bourn on an attempt to steal second base in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, in Atlanta.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 24: Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants hits an RBI sacrafice fly in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at AT&T Park on July 24, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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San Francisco Giants shortstop Mike Fontenot turns a double play over Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart on a ground ball from Nyjer Morgan during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, July 23, 2011.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 20: Tony Gwynn #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers steals third base before Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants can get the tag down in the first inning during an MLB baseball game at AT&T Park July 20, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 20: Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants steals second base and goes to third as the throw gets pass Jamey Carroll #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during an MLB baseball game at AT&T Park July 20, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Tony Gwynn, right, steals third base as San Francisco Giants third baseman Mike Fontenot, left, fields the ball during the first inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
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San Francisco Giants second baseman Mike Fontenot, right, leaps over Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier while turning a double play during the sixth inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, July 18, 2011.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 17: Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants dives for a single hit by Orlando Hudson #1 of the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park on July 17, 2011 in San Diego, California.
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San Francisco Giants' Mike Fontenot returns to the dugout after scoring against the San Diego Padres in the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 17, 2011, in San Diego.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 10: Miguel Tejada #10 of the San Francisco Giants hits a single that scored Mike Fontenot #14 in the seventh inning of their game against the New York Mets at AT&T Park on July 10, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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San Francisco Giants shortstop Mike Fontenot leaps to catch a high throw from the plate as Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez steals second base during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 25, 2011.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 22: Shortstop Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants throws to first base for an out against the Oakland A's at AT&T Park on May 22, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 5-4 in 11 innings.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 22: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland A's gets caught in a double play against shortstop Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning at AT&T Park on May 22, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 5-4 in 11 innings.
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 24: Mike Fontenot #14 of the San Francisco Giants commits an error against the Arizona Diamondbacks after running into second base umpire Bruce Dreckman during the first inning of a MLB game at Chase Field on September 24, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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