Giants sign K Christie, waive France
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (Sept. 7, 2004) -- The New York Giants signed veteran kicker Steve Christie, ending for the time being Todd France&#39;s dream of playing in the NFL.
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The Giants, who have filled two of their three biggest needs by signing shortstop Omar Vizquel and closer Armando Benitez, would like to take care of the third this week by signing free-agent center fielder Steve Finley.
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Aaron Rowand agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with the Giants on Wednesday, giving the club a Gold Glove center fielder without having to trade their young pitchers.
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East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Giants put an end to any possible quarterback controversy as Kurt Warner was named the starter over rookie Eli Manning for the season opener.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Aaron Rowand wanted some long-term stability for his family. The San Francisco Giants wanted the same thing in center field. Rowand agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with the Giants on Wednesday, giving the club a Gold Glove winner without having to trade either of its top...
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Eli Manning has replaced Kurt Warner as the New York Giants' starting quarterback.
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Dorsey Levens was ready to call it a career. He barely played last year with the Giants and there was little demand for a 34-year-old backup.
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WHY IT HAPPENED Tom Coughlin won his first game as Giants coach and immediately announced a fine amnesty for all Giants. Just kidding.
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JosÃ© GuillÃ©n signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract and has a chance to earn another $2.75 million in incentives.
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Free agent Armando Benitez and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a three-year contract yesterday, a move that stabilizes the club&#39;s closer role that has been in flux since Robb Nen was injured two years ago.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - The New York  Giants placed defensive back Omar Stoutmire on injured reserve  Wednesday after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in  Sunday's season-opening 31-17 loss in Philadelphia.
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The Tigers closed the deal on another closer Wednesday, signing Troy Percival to a two-year contract worth $12 million. Percival, 35, comes to Detroit after spending the
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SAN FRANCISCO - Moises Alou is being reunited with his father after reaching a preliminary agreement on a two-year contract with Felipe Alou&#39;s San Francisco Giants worth about $13.25 million, a person involved in the negotiations told the Associated Press
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The NFL fines three New York Giants defenders a total of $20,000 for illegal hits during last weekend's game with the Cleveland Browns.
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Tiki Barber ran for 122 yards and a touchdown and Steve Christie kicked four field goals, leading the Giants past the Dallas Cowboys for their fourth victory.
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The New York Giants released linebacker LaVar Arrington and two other starters Monday in the first major shake-up under new general manager Jerry Reese.
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The San Francisco Giants have put reliever Jonathan Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list because of a side strain, the team said on Wednesday.