Giants ready for extension discussions with Madison Bumgarner

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner's representatives were told "we're ready when you're ready" by general manager Bobby Evans, in regards to a contract extension.

What It Means:

The Giants inked Bumgarner to an extremely team-friendly deal in 2012, and the club will pay their ace his dues. According to Evans, he and Bumgarner have already spoke one-on-one.

Bumgarner finished the regular season with a 2.74 ERA and 3.36 SIERA through 226 2/3 innings pitched, while also posting a career-high 27.5 percent strikeout rate.