The last time the San Francisco Giants went to arbitration was with A.J. Pierzynski in 2003. He is not remembered fondly by Giants fans, and the arbitration case was merely a precursor for things to come.
Pierzynski demanded $3.5 million, while the Giants countered with $2.25 million. The arbitrators sided with Pierzynski, so the catcher received $3.5 million in 2003.
Since then, the Giants have not gone through arbitration. Giants fans should be thankful for this. They nearly went to arbitration with several players, including Tim Lincecum and Brandon Belt. However, they avoided it by agreeing to a deal before the hearing.