the giants chose not to pick up aubrey huff's $10 million option for next season. instead, they gave him a $2 million buyout. huff will be remembered for his big year in 2010, plus the rally song, now to be found on ebay. >>> tony parker for the win. for the win, for the win! yes! 86-84. revenge for the spurs, who were knocked out of the play-offs last season by the thunder. >>> you likely heard stories of a manicuring a sick horse. but you've never heard of a horse curing a man. until now. >> pleasanton native sam has been around horse racing all his life. it's only been a hobby until recently. since 2007, he's had a stable full of racehorses here at barn 16 at the alameda county fairgrounds. and it all started when he claimed his first house, sophisticated wager, in 2005, five months after being diagnosed with throat cancer. >> we discovered that he had a breathing problem. it was a task for both of us. there was no guarantee that he could breathe again. there was no guarantee that i was going to live for another 50 years. >> reporter: sam and sophisticated wager

so aubrey huff, no longer a san francisco giant. that's the play of 2010.e was one of the key ingredients in the giants win he want did the song business. earned himself a $22.02-year deal. for the giants, that was pretty much the end of his productivity. last year, all types of problems. hit .192, 7 rbis, 1 home run. as a parg gift, he received -- parting gift, he received a $2 billion buy-out. angel pagan and jeremy hafelt, the giants want to resign them. the offer would be for at least $13.3 million for one year, they're not going to do that. so giants fans, if you're a fan of afelkt and pagan, they're going to do it under their own timetable. >>> i'll give matt cain credit that he bought for his teammates 25 bottles of crown royal xr. that's a very smth-blended -- smooth-blended canadian whiskey. and jacky is laughing. it amazes me though when -- it's 11:24. when you hear a guy, we love you! we couldn't have done it without you! we love northern california! let's get out of here so we don't have to pay state tax. within 24 hours! [ laughter ] >> i was d

the giants parting ways with aubrey huff as they prepare for next year. they decline a $10 million option on this guy and the team opted for a buy out. and the giants do not plan to make offers to any of their other free agents. they plan to resign possibly all three of those guys but it doesn't allow compensation if they sign with other teams. back to football, the raiders, you will see them on channel 2 at 1:00 p.m. sunday, tampa and the raiders, 3-4 records and there is a lot of signs that dennis allen has the defense turned around. 17th over all. injuries slowed their progress. former number one draft pick michael huff made a nice transto cornerback -- transition to cornerback. >> how comfortable are you with cornerback? >> little different. but i love playing. corner, safety, linebacker, doesn't matter. just want to make plays. >> reporter: do you think people are saying let's try this guy out? maybe he is still learning that position? >> of course. i would. you are going to throw it up there and let your receiver make a play. i try to stop the best.

. >>> the san francisco giants parted ways with aubrey huff. the giants declined his $10 million option for 2013 instead they bought him out for $10 million. but his production after that declined. so aubrey huff becomes a free agent starting tomorrow free agents can sign with other teams. the giants have nine free agents including marco scott row and angel pagan. >>> let's check back in with sal. hopefully the commute still no problem. >> it's doing well. we haven't had a lot of crashes. we are getting a little bit more slow traffic but not in the south bay. we are looking at 280 here and getting up to highway 17. if you want to take advantage of a nice commute maybe your small window of opportunity here. same thing goes. you see a little bit more crowding on southbound 680. 5:57 let's go back to you. >>> still ahead a new controversy involving walmart. a protest that is just about to get under way. >>> mail thieves caught on tape in one bay area neighborhood. we'll show you the efforts to track them down. >>> good morning, some fog out there.

aubrey huff's time with the giants is definitely over.clined his $10 million option for 2013. huff was a key contributor in the title run of 2010. but only a role player, hitting .192, with 1 homer in 52 games. >>> 49er linebacker, aldon smith, caught up in another off-the-field incident. smith was reportedly involved in an altercation outside a restaurant last night. a police report vaguely confirms a, quote, disturbance between two males that necessitated a police presence. smith, as you know, played his college ball at missouri. >>> it was pac-12 media day. stanford and cal come into the season with the highest expectations in the cardinal. with the campaign, the bar must be raised. >> we have to have the highest of expectations. now, it's time to realize those expectations. we learned a lot about ourselves last season. and i'm excited to see, you know, what we can do with the potential that we have. >>> in a few minutes on nbc, it's "the tonight show." jay's guests include sergio romo and barry zito of the giants. i've seen the show.

. >>> the san francisco giants have parted ways with aubrey huff. the team declined his $10 million option for 2013 and instead bought him out for $2 million. the 35-year-old was a big part of the 2010 team that won the world series but his production declined after that. he now becomes a free agent beginning tomorrow free agents can sign with other teams. the giants have nine free agents actually including marco suite row. sal. what have you heard about those scott row i think is safe. >> the giants plan to make offers to all three of them. they will just not make qualifying offers. they would like to sign all three. you might very well see all three of those guys. >> i think we'll like them to sign all three too. >> that is right. we'll keep you posted on that. >>> let's go outside and take a look at what we have now. traffic is moving along pretty well if you are driving on 80 westbound as you drive out to the mccarthur maze. no major problems there as you continue out to the mccarthur maze and to the bay bridge toll plaza. we keep a close eye on

[laughter] and aubrey huff... giving him $22 million and if you think that would be and not? four sub-par performance. however, to make sure. they have to give them $200 million. he was good in 2010, no question. however, he received $200 million buyout. and we will get right to the bottom line angel pagan, they want to bring both of them back. however the way that this works. without boring you with the details they do not have to make a qualifying offer by tomorrow's deadline. they say they are not going to do it. with $13.3 million per year. and right now all they want to work something out but not at that price point particulates. but they are valuable. matt cain and parting gifts. this bottle of kron of royal x r is given to-kron royal --crown royal x r... >> the check in the bo jacket te jack in the box and the crown combo.... however, there is one place and there is only one place for all i eat. no, in radio, if you give them a shoe leather. i think that they would say that that is the best shoe leather coat to a man these >> and just the way that the business is going

aubrey huff talked about some of the key players to this postseason compared to two years ago. >> zito not being on the roster, ryan, what a story. >> reporter: what a story the giants are and for these fans who came today. >> how was school today? >> good! . >> you didn't go. >> no. >> reporter: the 2012 giants will never forget. >> exciting to see second year in three years, amazing. >> most important part is all the fanfare. everybody's spirit. >> and at giant's fans make their way down to muni and bart the t-shirts are still for sale. spirit is great. the parade was great. everybody said they can't wait for another one. giants, 2013. live tonight. ktv channel 2news. >> the victim are you parade ended at civic center. it was a love letter to the giants. ken wade had the best seat in the house. he is live now where one player's t-shirt is really the talk of the town. >> reporter: well, they are still breaking down from the big party at city hall. giants fans got all they could ask for and more here at the center. ♪ [ music ] >> reporter: not just a key to the city but a gold broom. >

parting ways with aubrey huff.of course the mayor contributor to 2010 huff declined in an alarming way and leaves a buy out although they have every intention of signing their other major free agents like angel pagan, and marco scutero. none were given qualifying officers today should any of them depart the giants would not receive compensation from the team that signs them. but like i say they do want them back. >>> solid a guy as you will ever find former giant third baseman williams now a candidate for the toronto blue jays. they have received permission to receive that job from williams from the arizona diamondbacks where he has coached the past three seasons. of course he played there as well. keep that momentum rolling forward. raiders hoping to do that in every possible way. a very winnable day in fact, against tampa in oakland. you're going to see it right here at 2:00. encouraging signs of late. coach dennis alan and jason tarver closing in on a defensive team of work. injuries that slowed progress but one

parting ways with aubrey huff. of course the mayor contributor to 2010 huff declined in an alarming way and leaves a buy out although they have every intention of signing their other major free agents like angel pagan, and marco scutero. none were given qualifying officers today should any of them depart the giants would not receive compensation from the team that signs them. but like i say they do want them back. >>> solid a guy as you will ever find former giant third baseman williams now a candidate for the toronto blue jays. they have received permission to receive that job from williams from the arizona diamondbacks where he has coached the past three seasons. of course he played there as well. keep that momentum rolling forward. raiders hoping to do that in every possible way. a very winnable day in fact, against tampa in oakland. you're going to see it right here at 2:00. encouraging signs of late. coach dennis alan and jason tarver closing in on a defensive team of work. injuries that slowed progress but on

this, not so stunning news, aubrey huff, it's come to an end.end a their million dollar option and in the 2010 title run and huff was hitting 192 and 49er linebacker alton smith back in the news for an off the field incident, komu is reporting smith was involved in an altercation outside a restaurant last night. a police report merely confirms a quote, disturbance between two males thattes in estated a police presence. smith played college ball at missu, for the nba, andrew got the surprising start at center after spending all off season and much of last season recovering from a fractured ankle. the big man only played 18 minutes, but that's only to ensure he doesn't suffer a setback. >> he knows i'm for him and if it was all about me i would have had him in the game, but it's all about us and it's important to stay true to the process. i mean, even now in the stretch, when we needed a rebound, i had to go -- are you sure you're fine? just for one possession and there was a side of me that didn't even want to do that. >> i wanted him in the ball

. >>> giants fans can say good- bye to aubrey huff. the team chose not to pick up his $10 million option for next season saying they gave him a $2 million buy-out. not a bad payday. he will be remembered for his big year in 2010 and, of course, the rally song which can now be found on ebay if you are looking. >>> play of the day. once again, we go to the nba with time running out, 3rd quarter, oklahoma city's eric maynor says, i'll just let it go! and he sinks it. beautiful shot. the fund they will short, though -- the thunder fell short, though, losing to the spurs 86-84. >>> coming up, the latest unemployment report is out. how the campaigns are already spinning the numbers. >> plus, was it a hurricane or a superstorm sandy? the important distinction that could cause storm victims a lot of money. nature helps him wash his car. mother nature's cool like that. mobile check deposit. easier banking. makes it easy for anne to manage her finances when she's on the go. even when she's not going anywhere. citibank for ipad. easier banking. s

. >> good evening, everybody the parade was yesterday and some good buys it today with aubrey huff..was in 2010 if you remember. he just did not work out. hitting one of 92, and with seven rbis and was never was a factor. do not feel sorry for him he will get a $200 million buyout. to leave, immediately. and i will not go through the ramifications there is angel pagan was the giants' qualifying deadline if you offer them something and they do not accept or go somewhere else the giants could get some potential choices. but they wanted both of these guys to stay. they are not going to make a qualifying offer but they still want angel pe agan.. heard our coverage was terrific. and with pam. saying that pam really knows her great stuff. >> i did read your notes. >> and somebody from santa rosa. saw that you did not show up but pam moore did. and also something about jacqueline bennett and i will spare the other person involved. and if i was single. he says i do not date people older than me i would date jacqueline bennett. and with other people and the market. think about it. and pam moo

aubrey's playing career is over in san francisco. the giants decided not to pick the option up on huff's contract for next season. this year he had a home run, hit .192. he'll be remembered as a big reason why the giants won their first title. >>> rumors flying about turner's job status. forgot his teammate didn't have a helmet. chargers up 10-6. rivers, 13- yard touchdown to floyd. chargers beat the chiefs. record back to 500. turner still alive in san diego. >>> landon donovan antel.a. galaxy tied in their game against vancouver. the earthquakes will host l.a. in the semifinal of the mls playoffs. really picking up steam. >>> spurs and thunder tied. san antonio over okc 86-84. revenge for the spurs. and your golden state warriors home opener tomorrow night. >> didn't you say they're going to go all the way? >> i said the warriors will make the playoffs. >> 49ers will win the super bowl. >> 49ers will win the super bowl. >> good night. with over 200 varieties, keurig makes brewing a delicious cup of coffee simple. fee? well... inside the brewer are these green fields of coffee, and if you travel up this mountain

aubrey rough h of you will not be coming back. he had a huge year into a two-year $22 million contract but plagued by a series injuries. huffad only .192 this season. huff leaves with a $2 million buyout. giants are hoping to bring back fly agents marco scutaro and angel pagan. cal football. keannan allen is not going to lay no, ma'am night in the game against washington. he hurt his knees last week. perhaps after cal's last game is when he is going to come back. we may not see him again. we had it highlighted and he ran down with 1:16 and landed on his left letd knee. the question is where do you put your best player out on special teams when you are down by three touchdowns and minute left. that is not smart. offensive coordinator talked about what allen's absence means to the bears. >> there is no way you don't miss a guy like that. >> we had a lot that played a lot this year for us. it's like anything. it's been a growing process. they have been maturing. those guys will step up and we'll have a heck of a game. >>> to college football on saturday, starts with oklahoma at iowa stated. prime time game features the heisman