Ryan Vogelsong Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent Pitcher

Free agent starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants. 

Continue for updates. 

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Vogelsong Reportedly Signs Deal With Giants

Friday, Jan. 23

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that Vogelsong has a deal with the Giants:

Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Thursday that the Giants may be close to a one-year deal with Vogelsong. Schulman added the following details:

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The Giants are working toward a one-year deal to bring starter Ryan Vogelsong back to San Francisco, according to a major-league source, a stunning development after he appeared ready to sign with the Astros.

The talks are advanced and could be resolved by the weekend.

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Astros Remain in Running for Vogelsong

Thursday, Jan. 22

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reported on Thursday that the Astros hadn't been ruled out of the running to land Vogelsong:

On Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported that a deal between the Astros and free-agent Ryan Vogelsong wouldn't be happening.

On Jan. 20, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reported that the Astros were nearing a deal with Vogelsong. 

Rosenthal reported that the Astros were aggressively pursuing Vogelsong on Jan. 19.

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Vogelsong's Agent Confirms Talks With Giants 

Wednesday, Jan. 21 

Ryan Vogelsong could end up with the San Francisco Giants once again according to Chris Haft of MLB.com:

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When contacted recently, Vogelsong's agent, Dave Meier, said that he has maintained talks with the Giants on his client's behalf, even while the free agent has been mentioned as a potential fit for rotation openings in Houston, Arizona and Philadelphia.

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Ken Rosenthal reported the talks are "serious". 

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Rockies, Rangers Linked to Vogelsong

Monday, Jan. 19 

On Jan. 11, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports reported that the Colorado Rockies were on the trail:

A week later, ESPN's Jim Bowden mentioned the Texas Rangers as a possible destination:

Vogelsong went 8-13 in 2014 with a 4.00 earned-run average with the San Francisco Giants. In his 10-year career, he has a record of 49-57 and an ERA of 4.42.

Injuries and poor performance blighted Vogelsong's early time in the league, but since arriving in San Francisco in 2011, he's been a solid back-of-the-rotation guy. He also has plenty of postseason experience, having helped the Giants win two World Series titles.

Although he lacks the cachet of a Max Scherzer or James Shields, Vogelsong is a proven commodity in the league. In what is a weak free-agent class, he'd be a nice addition for somebody looking to add a No. 4 or 5 starter.