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The Mercury News
The Mercury News
Looking for a steady hand to stabilize their franchise, the San Francisco Giants will hire Bob Melvin, major-league sources confirmed with the Bay Area News Group, poaching the soon-to-be 62-year-old Menlo Park native from the San Diego Padres to become the 17th manager in the club’s West Coast history. The Athletic was first to report the news, which hasn’t been formally announced by the club. The process has moved quickly since the Padres granted the Giants permission to speak to Melvin last week. According to The Athletic, Melvin, who had one year left on his contract in San Diego, was give…