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SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants want to make sure Madison Bumgarner never goes elsewhere.San Francisco general manager Bobby Evans spoke with Bumgarner and reached out to the ace left-handers representatives to let them all know the Giants are ready to begin discussions on a new contract.Bumgarner signed a $35.56 million, six-year deal through 2017 that includes $12 million club options for the 2018 and 2019 seasons.We want to make sure Madison is here for the long haul, Evans said Thursday. Well certainly be available when theyre ready to talk. We continue to exchange volleys. Were ready when theyre ready. Ive even talked to Madison. Were very clear.MadBum pitched a four-hitter in a 3-0 road win against the New York Mets in the wild-card game last week to continue his October dominance, then had a no-decision in Monday nights 6-5, 13-inning Game 3 victory against the Cubs. Chicago eliminated the Giants the next night.The 27-year-old left-hander went 15-9 with a 2.74 ERA this season. Two years ago, his spectacular postseason instantly put him right up with the best ever in October. In 2014, he tossed 270 innings, including 21 with two wins and a save in a World Series that went to Game 7 against the Kansas City Royals.His value to the Giants, its sort of incalculable, said CEO Larry Baer, noting hes already fielding questions about when the pitcher will get a statue. Hes been a tremendous asset for us. Hes done historic things.The Giants like to keep around their homegrown players well into the future.In April, first baseman Brandon Belt received a $79 million, six-year contract that takes him through the 2021 season. Shortstop Brandon Crawford signed a $75 million, six-year contract last November through the 2021 season.I have spoken with Madisons agent about what the timing would be, Evans said. Again, this is a conversation Ive had with each of his representatives that hes had this year. Timing on that I cant speak to.While the sting of falling short in the playoffs was still felt by the brass two days later -- the Giants would have played a Game 5 on Thursday back at Wrigley Field -- a team that clinched the second wild card on the seasons final day was credited for sticking it out through a tough second half.The group still hates to lose as much as they like to win, and thats a powerful statement, said Brian Sabean, executive vice president of baseball operations.Manager Bruce Bochy insists his health is good and he is ready to get exploring out in the mountains this offseason and prepare to win another championship. He spent a night in a Miami hospital in August but insists he is strong and energized to improve at age 61.Nobody is hurting more than this team and myself that were not playing tonight with a chance to move on, Bochy said. Im hungry to get back to the World Series, win another one. I couldnt feel better to be honest.San Francisco is strongly considering promoting from within the organization to fill spots in left field -- with Jarrett Parker or Mac Williamson -- while Eduardo Nunez and Conor Gillaspie are likely to play third. Nunez, whose strained right hamstring limited him down the stretch and in the playoffs, is someone Evans likes on an everyday basis with his fire offensively and athletically, and I think he did a really nice job defensively.Its important to value our internal options, Evans said, noting both third basemen are very strong options for us at third. Thats most likely the direction well go.Finding a closer will be a top priority, with Evans saying he would explore every opportunity to make sure that no ninth inning goes unstaffed.Well find ways to improve our bullpen. We have a good core there for years to come, he said. An overhaul would be a tremendous overstatement.Game notes Buster Posey is likely to play regularly behind the plate despite down power numbers this season: 14 homers and 80 RBIs. ... Third-base coach Roberto Kelly and first-base coach Bill Hayes will not return to those duties. Evans said it hasnt been determined whether they will remain part of the organization in reassigned roles. ... Evans said he has exchanged messages with one National League West club with a managerial opening -- either Arizona or Colorado -- regarding bench coach Ron Wotus. ... San Francisco plans to offer a contract to reliever George Kontos. Grey Air VaporMax 2018 .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. Air VaporMax Shoes Outlet . LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St. http://www.cheapairvapormaxforsale.com/ . Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary. White Air VaporMax 2018 . Bjorn, who had a 36-hole total of 8-under 134, made a testing six-foot putt to save par on the 16th and a birdie on the 17th before bogeying the final hole after a misjudged approach shot. American Kevin Streelman was in second place after shooting a 69. Wholesale Air VaporMax .J. Ellis hit two-run homers and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 Saturday night. Just last month, Tennessee was sky-high celebrating the signatures of four elite prospects and landing the No. 1 2017 recruiting class in the nation.The 2016 team, though, has lost three of its past four games, including an 88-66 setback to Baylor in Knoxville on Sunday. The Lady Vols stand at 4-3 and on Monday fell out of The Associated Press Top 25 womens basketball poll.More help for the future is on the way.Amira Collins, a 6-foot-3 post player at Paul VI Catholic High School (Fairfax, Virginia) and the No. 27 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Super 60 for the 2018 class, on Wednesday gave a verbal commitment to coach Holly Warlick and the Lady Vols.Tennessee has recruited me since my freshman year, specifically coach Jolette Law, Collins said. The entire staff made me feel welcome, and Tennessee is what I have always dreamed of in a school.Collins will bring size, versatility and, notably, a history of winning to Knoxville. As a sophomore at Paul VI, Collins won a Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship andd a Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title.dddddddddddd Paul VI is expected to be ranked among the nations top high school teams when the first espnW 25 Power Rankings for the 2016-17 season are released next week.She runs the floor like no other, said Ron James, Collins AAU coach with Team Takeover. She runs with the guards and wings. She has the versatility to play inside and out.And she has that motor that allows her to work to constantly try to get better.Collins also considered Penn State, UCLA, West Virginia, Louisville and Maryland, where her brother is a defensive back on the football team.I wanted to explore all of my options, Collins said. Im just thankful for the opportunity that each program gave me.Collins is the first commitment for Tennessee from the 2018 class. 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