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-hander’s representatives to let them all know the Giants are ready to begin discussions on a new contract whenever they are.
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. “We’ll certainly be available when they’re ready to talk. We continue to exchange volleys. We’re ready when they’re ready. I’ve even talked to Madison. We’re very clear.”
MadBum pitched a four-hitter in a 3-0 road win against the Mets in the wild-card game last week to continue his October dominance, then had a no-decision in Monday night’s 6-5, 13-inning Game 3 victory against the Cubs. Chicago eliminated the Giants the next night.
The 27-year-old left-hander 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. He tossed 270 innings, including 21 with two wins and a save in a World Series that went to Game 7 against the Royals.
“His value to the Giants, it’s sort of incalculable,” CEO Larry Baer said, noting he’s already fielding questions about when the pitcher will get a statue. “He’s been a tremendous asset for us. He’s done historic things.”
The Giants like to keep their homegrown players around 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.
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