Breaking News: Giants Have Deal in Place for Hunter Pence, Awaiting Ownership Approval

Update 10:20 PM : According to Giants' VP Bobby Evans, there is "no truth to the rumors" that Pence has been traded to the Giants. Dennis O'Donnell better get his sources straightened out.

Giants VP Bobby Evans texts that there's "no truth to the rumor" the Giants have a deal in place for Pence.
— Andrew Baggarly (@CSNBaggs) July 30, 2012

Update: Minor league catcher Tommy Joseph is in the deal, according to Dennis O'Donnell of KPIX.

Original Story

KPIX-TV is reporting that the Giants have a deal in place to acquire Hunter Pence from the Philadelphia Phillies, pending ownership approval.

KPIX-TV is reporting that the Giants have a "deal in place" for Hunter Pence, pending ownership approval.
— Andrew Baggarly (@CSNBaggs) July 30, 2012

Pence, an outfielder, is hitting .268 with 17 home runs and 59 RBI this season with the Phillies.

Stay tuned, we will alert you on this story as it breaks.

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