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Giants’ Crawford on six-year deal: ‘Nowhere else I’d rather be’

Sacramento Bee | November 18, 2015

Related Topics: Brandon Crawford, San Francisco Giants, Rawlings Gold Glove Award, Silver Slugger Award, Wins Above Replacement

SAN FRANCISCO --

Brandon Crawford grew up in Pleasanton as a Giants fan and said being drafted by his favorite team was “a dream come true.” He then went on to become the Giants’ everyday shortstop and win two World Series rings before the age of 28.

“I really didn’t think it could get a whole lot better,” Crawford said.

FILE - This Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 file photo shows San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford smiles in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Fresh off his Gold Glove award last week, Crawford signed a new $75 million, six-year contract Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 that takes him through the 2021 season.
FILE - This Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 file photo shows San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford smiles in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco.
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