he respects the boston red sox in a great way. it wasn't a accident that they sent him out there to tell him about the great things organization could offer and david ortiz well loved in boston for many reasons and i am sure he had an influence on his decision. telling him how great he would fit in. >> the key question is, what do the giants do? losing one of their best players at a key position, third base, what are they going to do? >> reporter: i am sure that they have had time to work out plan b, plan c. one of the names we are hearing is a free agent with the new york yankees. third basement. goes back with bruce bochy, chase headley. those are the things that is giants are going to miss. we will have to wait and see. right now they better start working on plan b because the plan a is no longer available. we will have more later. joe fonzi is in san francisco and we will have an interview or two. >> people putting the panda hats back in the closet. >> yard sale. >> yeah. >> cheap. >> pablo sandoval was always one of the most

ride >> : me this morning report to giants apollos end of all is leaving and signed with boston red sox and jackie says all live at&t park now with the latest and are we sure of this >> : not yet having gone in the eyes to deputies >> : and at public send all signed with the boston red sox standing in san francisco giants dugout stores public sandoval jersey still hanging on iraq out here still there, or for how much longer before came 45 minutes ago john the reported pop los sandoval signed a five-year contract with the boston red sox up words of a hundred $40 million >> : last half-hour a conflicting reports in the boston speak writers that they talked with agent of policy and a ball brother and that has not been confirmed yet. seven giants obviously have a huge amount of success with baubles and a lineup over a hundred men it at in the game in a giants uniform won three world series titles including a month ago when they eat when the third world series in fact he was the 2012 ndp of the 2012 world series for san francisco giants over a hundred home runs on this bleak when the fan fav

paolo signed with the boston red sox for five years for a hundred million dollars.d have an hour ago the president of the san francisco giants arrived here and i was one of two close look enough to get him is a rod uncovered this is an area like that with him just a half hour of we'll have a response from and the get them also offers a we hope to bring come back 50 minutes ago we last talked to them he said he has made a decision we make great offers help is a money thing is a decision loss of decisions get made we love them yet seen the numbers the numbers you seen in the one you made are they compatible that's not fair to the process we love to have some back to get from their shop offers and see what happens we were back to the players over the years and we've attempted to get him will see what happens until we are told is not that we still have a good chance we love him love to have come back >> jackie sissel: still lot of uncertainty. his on the most beloved giants is his entire career with the sentences could giants >>darya: is a poor time to complete his serv

sandoval counters with the red sox asking for a seven year deal. by with way, other outlets say it is not a done deal yet. but giants fans, hey, this isn't the end of the world. the hundred million, or close to it, can get them a 3rd baseman, left fielder or pitching help. back to you. >> it does open flood gate as little bit because that is a lot of money. their general manager was asked what will you do if panda doesn't sign, he says we still have other guys to sign. >> but when you lose that 3rd baseman, there is nobody there to replace him. >> especially in the play-offs, post season. >> yes. he is such an icon. very impressive player. that will be hard to watch him go. >> it will, but we will have to say good-bye. >> and we are missing days like this. boston weather is just a little different. >> just a little bit out there. [ laughing ] >>> we have sunshine coming our way today and awesome weather outside, beautiful all the way to the keyesline. a little chilly this morning -- coastline, a little chilly to begin with, numbers in the 30s and 4

the rest of the country, people looked at the red sox probably a little bit differently than you did, and as a baseball fan, as a new englander, can you brag a little bit on your guys and what just happened and -- >> well, i told you, i was so late finishing the book, the fact the red sox did so well all summer long, i wasn't going on vacation, i had to think about 1900, but i did read the sports pages. the red sox won so many times that i promised myself, this team, i adore it, they're a bunch of kids who seem to love what they're doing. they've been in last place. it didn't matter to me if they got into the play-offs or the world series. we have season tickets, and to be at the sixth game of the world series, to be in your own home town when your team wins, because that had never happened before, i don't think there's anyone alive that had been there when it actually happens, it's amazing what sports does to connect people across racial lines, class lines and interest lines. >> in a more serious way, given what boston had been through in the previous year with the marathon bombing,

is not choosing the boston red sox over the giants. he's choosing the american league rule book. >> reporter: a rule book that will allow a third baseman with a continual weight problem to eventually play offense only as a designated hitter in the american league. >> he will always be a giant to me. >> reporter: always. >> always. >> reporter: still, maybe this was inevitable. take a look around the giants dugout store which today sold regular giants hats and giraffe hats but no panda hats. if this tells you anything, they have been out for awhile. >> yeah, he's gone. >> reporter: at the world series parade this year -- >> i love being here with my teammates. i love being here with the fans. i love being part of the three, the dynasty we have. in five years, we will have three world series. >> reporter: for any giants fan, a lifetime's worth of good feelings and great memories. from san francisco, wayne freedman, abc 7 news. >> hate to see him go. >> we will miss him. >>> we have a lot more to get to. coming up -- >> we are the public

that pablo sandoval has agreed to a five year contract for close to $100 million with the boston red sox but several are saying his agent said that panda has not signed with any team and even yesterday the joyans said they have not made the final offer to the panda. agents deny reports of signing in an effort to best the price. pablo sandoval has been one of the most reliable players and a superstar in post-season. we will see what is going on here. pablo sandoval has terrific. the giants have not commented. we not today of his status. >> we are following breaking news in san francisco, a fatal shooting in the duboce triangle of the city. amy hollyfield is at noe and hen try street. >> it is quiet now. investigators is gathered their evidence and cleared the scene we have video them doing their work overnight and this happen at about 12:30, we talked to a resident who her the gunshots and heard someone screaming for help, but he was too scared to leave to see what was happening and too afraid to talk on camera. he calls the duboce triangle neighborhood and would not be surprised it hear

he received an offer from the red sox. revealed but his agent said the team showed great respect for him. lester, the guy that the a's acquired could wind up exactly from where he came, the boston red sox. just on loan to the a's -- >> the a's wind up with nothing. >> wasn't here all that long. thank you. >>> tonight at 10:00 p.m. the storm watch continues, the next round of wet weather, we will have an updated forecast. we will see you at 10:00 p.m. >> good night. ♪ at kaiser permanente, everything you need is under one roof. another way care and coverage together makes life easier. okay, a little easier. become a member of kaiser permanente. because together, we thrive. ♪ fewith up to $400 off. it's posturepedic vs. beautyrest serta icomfort and tempur-pedic go head-to-head with three years interest-free financing. mattress price wars are ending soon at sleep train. ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep ♪ okay, i've fed you. now, who's ready to watch some basketball? why am i looking at you? i don't know. unlike you, i

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pablo sandoval is now a member of the boston red sox. he's back in bean town today picking up his new gear. the red sox introduced their new third baseman a couple of hours ago at fenway park. he was their primary offseason target. he signed a five-year contract with boston reportedly worth $95 million. >> take me a long time to be sure that i'm gonna make the right decision. you know, the giants give me the opportunity to be in the big leagues. the giants' fans one of the best. >> he's bound to be a fan favorite in boston. he said even though he appreciated his seven season and world series everyone in san francisco he wanted a new challenge. >>> santa clara tax payers could be on the whatting for part of the ex -- could be on the hook for part of super bowl l for a dozen events leading up to the super bowl at levi stadium in early 2016. the city is launching a campaign to raise private funds to pay for the events which include a parade and a big fireworks show. but tax payers could have to pay part of that bill if that fund-raising dri

i am sure a lot of people are shocked he will wind up with the red sox. >> it is not one player. it is the team. it is the entire team. >> a lot of speculation in the air. it sounds like it will end today. pablo sandoval is expected to announce a decision today. >>> we have new details in the fatal shooting in a normal quiet san francisco neighborhood, the victim was killed during a ronry for his cell phone and wallet and backpack at henry and noe street. the victim was walking with two friends and he was shot and killed. the suspect was walking with four others and walked up to the victim and shot him in the stomach according to the police. the police say all five men took off in a dark-colored sedan. >> the search if a missing suber in san -- surfer has been always spended after rescuers looked through the night. witnesses called 9-1-1 about a surfer in distress. he was wearing a black wet soot -- suit and face down in the water n word on his identity. >> investigators are trying to figure how a richmond man snuck on the tarmac at san jose international airport. the 39-year-old

. >>> giants' free agent pablo sandoval is possibly going to the boston red sox. sandoval and the red sox have reached a five year deal, it is close to 100 and they will still weighel offers. brian flores is getting reaction from fans and and they have been ranked one of the deadliest in cancellations. they had 1,000 arrival and of those many were delayed due to low clouds in san francisco. other problems involved snow and ice in other areas. >>> when i spoke to my kids, they said the weather is fine i don't know what is going on, i know i am not happy. >> 1.3 million travelers, if you want to avoid being late getting to where you are going, avoid have it fso and this and they received a year's worth of snow fall and just today temperatures are expected to rise to 60 degrees. that has people concerned about flooding and roof collapses. families are packing up just incase they have to evacuate. >>> holding prepared and none of us will be am destroyed. yesterday's buffalo bill's giants game they will play today in detroit. >>> a womb was hit and killed along a very

about whether pablo sandoval is going to the red sox. >> you can see we have rain-free skies.the north is where the storm track heads. even the fog is gone. we have temperatures well above average law wednesday but rain is in the back half of the seven-day forecast. details coming up. >> we were doing so well. a look now at what is happening

whether pablo sandoval is going to the red sox. >> you can see we have rain-free skies. to the north is where the storm track heads. even the fog is gone. we have temperatures well above average law wednesday but rain is in the back half of the seven-day forecast. details coming up. >> we were doing so well. a look now at what is happening with traffic, we have construction in process of be pick up through berkeley with headlights in the westbound direction at university avenue. we have work being done but it is all starting to wrap up. we have a brand new accident westbound 580 the drive over the altamont pass is packed. 35 miles per hour is the top sped. >> now the news, we are following breaks news in san francisco where this has been a fatal shooting in the triangle area. amy hollyfield is on the scene. amy? >> it is quiet. but violence woke up people in the neighborhood. we have video of the investigators on the scene at henry at 12:30 shots rang up and one heard gunshots, heard someone yelling for help but he was too scare to come out and see what was happening and

reporting that pablo sandoval is headed to the red sox. even at this hour, the giants have not heard a response from pablo's agent. giants' assistant gm bobby evans is the point person handling the negotiations. he's been on several radio stations denying pablo has signed on with the red sox. what the source did say is the giants' offer is close to what the red sox is offering, five years, close to $100. it's now up to pablo sandoval to decide where his heart is and where he wants to play. several fans were yet that he could be playing -- upset that he could be paying for another team. >> it's heartbreaking. he's been such a clutch player for us. it will be hard to replace him. >> you know he's gonna move on. it would have been nice to have loyalty. it's not all about money or shouldn't. he has to go where his heart is, i guess, boston. he better buy some warm clothes. [laughter] >> reporter: now, pablo sandoval, obviously a fan favorite for fans not only because it gave them the opportunity to wear panda hats but he was critical in the wo

the boston red sox want to show him the money big time.hey have come in with five years and $95 million. we knew that pablo had visited boston earlier in the week. he met with the red sox monday and tuesday and flew back wednesday. on wednesday, that is when the giants spoke to sandoval's agent and again, on later, maybe a little later on in the day. they offered apparently five years, $90 million. no word on whether there is an option to make it six years which may be, might be able to sweeten the deal. it could be more than just the giants and the red sox bidding because the blue jays are in the mix. the san diego padres today met with his agent at his home in miami. and the pads reportedly want to make some sort of substantial offer as well. so the giants, they expect the decision on whether he is staying or going by thanksgiving and that is just six days from now. one thing is for sure, pablo sandoval is going to be a very rich man when it is said and done. >> it sounds like they are going to give the giants a shot to match the deal. >

the red sox even had a panda mascot on hand for pablo to pose for pictures with sandoval is the best hitter in postseason history with a.344 averageand has a.426 average in the world series a why he leftpablo basically said he wanted to try something new it took me a long time to be sure there is making the right decision, the giants open the door and teach me how to respect the game, and now want the chance according to "a person with knowledge" the giants are planning to meet with former a's pitcher jon lester next week. lester is now a free agent who if you believe reports already has a 6 year, $135 million offer from the cubs on the table. lester's former team - the red sox were also interested in bringing him back, though they have just shelled out $185 million for sandoval and hanley ramirez. lester turns 31 in january and was 16-11 with a 2.46 era last year tim flannery retires on the same day the giants lost their 3rd basemanthey also lost their 3rd base coach tim flannery is retiring at age 57 after 8 seasons with the giantsand has coached with bruce bochy for 15 seasons in

in 1920 the red sox sold ruth to the yankees. ruth began hitting the ball out of the park and by the end of the season, he thrilled the crowd by calling his shots. actually pointing to the outfield stands before hitting a home run to the exact spot. off the field, babe ruth's reputation was equally large. but he was also known for his countless visits to orphanages and children's hospitals. babe ruth died from cancer at the age of 53. the new york times obituary described ruth as good natured to a fault. so perhaps he may have found some humor to babe ruth which fans noticed got one thing wrong. joe rosen filed this report in 1985. >> reporter: baseball's babe ruth. a legend who crushed 60 home runs in a single season. >> the king of baseball. >> reporter: loved children. was larger than life. fans loved him. and the legend was a lefty. he grew famous as a yankee but grew up in baltimore. played for st. mary's industrial school. now a statute stands tall in the hero's hometown. it importallizes the babe, but wait he's holding a g

the red sox and sandoval agreed to a $100 million deal. that us more than the giants original offer though i was told the giants would counter. larry er says he hasn't heard that a deal was done. >> no response from the agent in terms of a decision. we've made multiple offers and we're hopeful to bring him back. >> pablo will reportedly join another big name free agent, ramirez in a blockbuster deal from austin. pablo sandoval is the most popular giants third baseman in san francisco history. if he gets a fourth ring it appears he will have to come in another city. >> how about pablo's relationship with the giants? is it good? in i think he felt slighted because of the weight issues and during the contract negotiations last spring. to me the giants had after exclusive window following the world series to negotiate only with pablo sandoval. if the giants really wanted a deal and pablo really wanted to stay in san francisco it seems to me they would have got that deal done. they didn't. >> the fans are going to be disappointed. >>> ryan talk

they've already got panda in a red sox jersey.ose caps i'm sure pretty soon at fenway park. where pablo was hanging out. the other big news for the giants today. sooner or later they're going to start adding people to the roster but right now, another guy gone. and that would be tim flannery after eight years with the giants. flamboyant coach. very, very quality guy on and off the field and he will well be missed by the san francisco giant organization. he says it's time to spend some time with the family. so class act. >> mark, thank you. >>> coming up tonight at 10:00, a hidden hazard as we head into the winter months. two investigates uncovers landlord dropping the ball on importance maintenance that could prevent carbon monoxide poisoning? and we're always here for you on facebook and twitter and ktvu.com. we will be constantly updating the situation in ferguson and oakland with those protests. we'll see you later. >> good night. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] follow your joy to a celebration like no other. start your new orleans holi

one option is take the money they were going to pay the panda and use it to lure former red sox johnter who is one of the top pitchers available. the panda introduced in boston. he took the same deal the giants were offering five years for 95 million. there was no sense that sandoval felt snubbed. it just seems the red sox legacy and the lure playing along david ortiz at fenway and these own boston panda was enough to convince sandoval to leave san francisco. >> i know i have a great career in san francisco, but i will have a new one here and a new challenge and i want to start. it feels great to have the boston red sox uniform right now. >> and a double dose of bad news for the giants because third base coach tim flannery today announced he is retiring after 33 years in the game. abc7 sports is brought to you by ebay. >> hate to see him go. players loved him. >> and he was great in raising money for brian stowe. >> abc news continues on-line, on twitter, facebook and on all of your mobile devices with our abc7 news app. >> our next newscast is

one option is take the money they were going to pay the panda and use it to lure former red sox johnter who is one of the top pitchers available. the panda introduced in boston. he took the same deal the giants were offering five years for 95 million. there was no sense that sandoval felt snubbed. it just seems the red sox legacy and the lure playing along david ortiz at fenway and these own boston panda was enough to convince sandoval to leave san francisco. >> i know i have a great career in san francisco, but i will have a new one here and a new challenge and i want to start. it feels great to have the boston red sox uniform right now. >> and a double dose of bad news for the giants because third base coach tim flannery today announced he is retiring after 33 years in the game. abc7 sports is brought to you by ebay. >> hate to see him go. players loved him. >> and he was great in raising money for brian stowe. >> abc news continues on-line, on twitter, facebook and on all of your mobile devices with our abc7 news app. >> our next newscast is ( siren wails ) ( pop music playing ) ♪

they are back in florida expecting an offer from the sox tomorrow. if boston goes big, really big, and i am talking -- well the giants may not want to match it. we are talking six years for $120 million. i don't think the giants want to go over 100. that's my opinion pablo's agent tells me they are spending half a day on the phone and the giants will do a match i'm told and tomorrow could be a big day for sandoval and the giants hulk hogan is everywhere. he was here in cleveland and lebron and the cavs hosting the defending champion. kevin love with the outlet to lebron. tim duncun and ginobili and they run it a million times loses the ball. i am not kidding. >> abc7 sports is brought to you by ebay. >>> our abc7 news continues on-line, twitter, facebook and all of our mobile devices wit

i am told he does not have an offer on the table with the red sox. there is one report out there incating that the giant have indeed offered the panda a five-year $90 miion deal. that'she same money the giants gave to punter pe nce. here is more on a fluid situation. jay are talking to hem and others are talking to him. it is a dynamic we are well familiar withnd it happens to every team when they have star players. we will go after him and see if we canget him. the fans want to ing him back and we want to bring him back. >> the a's have not confirmed it , but they have rigned billy butler and the dollars are stunning. three years, 30 million. butler is a 295 hitter, but nip homers last season -- but nine homers last season. good news for a's fans. they are trying to pump up the offense and nt tear it down to rebuild. what a way to end a seven-game road trip. the sharks are trudging through the snow in buffalo for a game with the sabres. the arena is three-quarters empty. 23 and snowy outside. traffic and weather together on the 7. score less in the

the red sox and yankees are expected to pursue san value who hopes to stay in california. the giants have the ability to match any offer but once the yankees and red sox get involved the rice is going to go up. >> the price went up after the world series, he was a big hitter during the world series. >> something to be said so be on a championship caliber season but the red sox and yankees may now be. >> come on, pablo, come back. >> he deserves the money. >> we deserve night weather. >> i have election day weather that is great. we will have a lot of sunshine today. during the election we should have nothing to worry about as far as taking care of your business. radar and satellite shows the high clouds and here is a look at low clouds, the marine layer is trying to develop now that the high pressure is putting a lid on the atmosphere and that is what you are sighing from the sutro tower looking to the east. let's talk san francisco, 58 from the ferry building and across the golden gate bridge it is 56 with a breeze headed to the financial district it and 56. we have low 5

he's at a news conference, was yesterday, donning the uniform of boston red sox. giants offered him a comparable deal but after winning three world series with the giants, he says it's time for a new challenge. >> great career in san francisco. i'm going to have new one here, new challenge, going to start like normal, helping scoring. that's what we're going to do. feel great. we'll have boston red sox. >> looks a little weird there, panda. >> yeah. that doesn't work. looks like a cat. >> is that a cow? five years guaranteed is the deal, ballpark about 100 million bucks. >> he better watch his sciatic nerve with all of his money in the wallet. another member of the giants family leaving. tim flannery retiring saying he's physically spent. known for things he's done off the field. he and his band have been a big force behind benefit concerts for victim bryan stow. he's been with the giants for eight years and pro baseball for more than three decades. >> panda may have the trade but mike never will. >> whatever's on the roadway, palo alto, traffic moves nicely for 1

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one option is take the money they were going to pay the panda and use it to lure former red sox johnwho is one of the top pitchers available. the panda introduced in boston. he took the same deal the giants were offering five years for 95 million. there was no sense that sandoval felt snubbed. it just seems the red sox legacy and the lure playing along david ortiz at fenway and these own boston panda was enough to convince sandoval to leave san francisco. >> i know i have a great career in san francisco, but i will have a new one here and a new challenge and i want to start. it feels great to have the boston red sox uniform right now. >> and a double dose of bad news for the giants because third base coach tim flannery today announced he is retiring after 33 years in the game. abc7 sports is brought to you by ebay. >> hate to see him go. players loved him. >> and he was great in raising money for brian stowe. >> abc news continues on-line, on twitter, facebook and on all of your mobile devices with our abc7 news app. >> our next newscast is ring ring!... progresso! it's ok that your

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the giants, the red sox and for pablo sandoval.ting on an offer from boston, and now there is word the bluejays may be interested in this as well. we will see how this unfolds. they are back in florida expecting an offer from the sox tomorrow. now if boston goes big, really big, and i am talking -- well the giants may not want to match it. we are talking six years for $120 million. i don't think the giants want to go over 100. that's my opinion pablo's agent tells me they are spending half a day on the phone and the giants will do a match i'm told and tomorrow could be a big day for sandoval and the giants hulk hogan is everywhere. he was here in cleveland and lebron and the cavs hosting the defending champion. kevin love with the outlet to lebron. tim duncun and ginobili and they run it a million times loses the ball. i am not kidding. >> abc7 sports is brought to you by ebay. >>> our abc7 news continues on-line, twitter, facebook and all of our mobile devices with ( siren wails ) ( pop music playing ) ♪ when you're ready ♪ ready,

and they've already got a mascot with of course the red sox jersey on hand. that's going to create sensation i'm sure at fenway park this summer. but panda talks about the decision to head to fenway talk from now on. >> it was a tough decision for me. it took me a long time to be sure that i was going to make the right decision. you know, it's just similar, but the giants gave me an opportunity to be in the big leagues. opened the door, teach me how to respect the game. the giants fans though, one of the best. but you know when, in that time i want to close the cycle that i got there. i want a new challenge. i want to put that choice to be here in boston because i need a new challenge. >> now really it's not been a great week for the giants not only pablo sandoval signing for the red sox. it's not going to grab headlines like panda heading out to fenway park. but the loss of tim flannery today he announced he is retiring from baseball after 33 years in organized baseball. eight as the giants flamboyant third base coach who couldn't help but get excited with t

pablo sandoval puts on the red sox jersey for the first time. the former giant explains the tough decision he had to make. >> oh my goodness that was so tough to take a look at. so we want to offer something really pretty to take a look at. good afternoon everyone, the coast is clear. and the thanksgiving forecast is coming up as the news continues right here on kpix 5. >>> and taking a look at the big board today. you can see the dow is up about 26 points. everything's looking pretty good. >>> well, today the san francisco district attorney george gas cone announced the launch of a program to limit credit card fraud by using new chip technology. point is ensure that users and businesses use it. it authenticates credit and debit card transactions in order to prevent the use of counterfeit cards. a microchip generates a one time code for each transaction. also called a cryptogram. >>> pilots and small planes are going to go a lot to see clouds caused precipitation and try to ease a little bit of the drought here in california. steve kellerman fli

i am told he does not have an offer on the table with the red sox.re is one report out there indicating that the giant have indeed offered the panda a five-year $90 million deal. that's the same money the giants gave to punter pe nce. here is more on a fluid situation. jay we are talking to hem and others are talking to him. it is a dynamic we are well familiar with and it happens to every team when they have star players. we will go after him and see if we can get him. the fans want to bring him back and we want to bring him back. >> the a's have not confirmed it , but they have resigned billy butler and the dollars are stunning. three years, 30 million. butler is a 295 hitter, but nip homers last season -- but nine homers last season. good news for a's fans. they are trying to pump up the offense and not tear it down to rebuild. what a way to end a seven-game road trip. the sharks are trudging through the snow in buffalo for a game with the sabres. the arena is three-quarters empty. 23 and snowy outside. traffic and weather together on the 7's. sco

does he have an offer from the red sox? pablo sandoval spent the day in boston meeting with the red sox and touring fenway park and maybe had some chowda. i don't know about that. i am told he does not have an offer on the table with the red sox. there is one report out there indicating that the giant have indeed offered the panda a five-year $90 million deal. that's the same money the giants gave to punter pe nce. here is more on a fluid situation. jay we are talking to hem and others are talking to him. it is a dynamic we are well familiar with and it happens to every team when they have star players. we will go after him and see if we can get him. the fans want to bring him back and we want to bring him back. >> the a's have not confirmed it , but they have resigned billy butler and the dollars are stunning. three years, 30 million. butler is a 295 hitter, but nip homers last season -- but nine homers last season. good news for a's fans. they are trying to pump up the offense and not tear it down to rebuild. what a way t

the giants, the red sox and for pablo sandoval.on an offer from boston, and now there is word the bluejays may be interested in this as well. we will see how this unfolds. they are back in florida expecting an offer from the sox tomorrow. now if boston goes big, really big, and i am talking -- well the giants may not want to match it. we are talking six years for $120 million. i don't think the giants want to go over 100. that's my opinion pablo's agent tells me they are spending half a day on the phone and the giants will do a match i'm told and tomorrow could be a big day for sandoval and the giants hulk hogan is everywhere. he was here in cleveland and lebron and the cavs hosting the defending champion. kevin love with the outlet to lebron. tim duncun and ginobili and they run it a million times loses the ball. i am not kidding. >> abc7 sports is brought to you by ebay. >>> our abc7 news continues on-line, twitter, facebook and all of our mobile d you want i fix this mess? a mess? i don't think -- what's that? snapshot from prog

i have a boston red sox uniform right now. you know?popular third base coach tim flankery is leaving as well, after 33 years. and says the grient of the long baseball seasons created what he calls collateral damage. 49ers hosting seahawks today in seattle. richard sherman held a bizarre news conference with his cut out friend doug baldwin. they didn't talk about the game, but mocked the nfl for fining marshawn lynch for not talking to the media. >> a beer sponsor is their biggest sponsor how do you feel about that? >> hypocritical. >> it's interesting. very, very interesting. >> how do you feel about the nfl making you play two games in five days? >> i didn't realize that. two games in five days doesn't seem like you care about player safety. >> part of sunday's game after being hit in the eye, making a difference. williams to sleep then goes back door with the alley oop. so he was back the other right now, warriors leading 104-95. >> we're to see pablo and it's weird for a while for sure. >> join us tonight at at 11:00. >> also, at 9:0

. >>> pablo sandoval has agreed to a five-year deal with the red sox. nice to remember some of the good memories, though. the giants fan favorite made his debut in 2008. since then he's helped lead the team to three world series championships. last night he posted a message to his fans on instagram. "leaving the san francisco giants and this city i love is the most hardest decision i've had to make. >> what about all the panda hats we're used to seeing? i heard the company that manufactures them already has a contract in boston. >> can you do that, transplant a nickname? >> my son has an orange and black panda hat. maybe we'll sneak some of those in the red sox. >> $5 million was the difference. >> over the golden gate bridge, not that expense of to cross. a smooth drive across. let's look. that's a crystal clear view but we also want to show you the speed because that's my gig here. the orange just north of san rafael, mean a little patch of fog. just a heads up for folks traveling through the area. the benicia bridge is over on the right side of your

to enroll, or find free in-person help, go to coveredca.com sandoval to red sox he said this was thelife great fans great ownership groups the panda is gone pablo sandoval informed the giants this afternoon that he will sign with the boston red sox numbers havn't been confirmed but the deal is reportedly for 5-years for between $90-100 million probably closer to 100 in american we can be a designated hitter which will prolong his career because he doesn't have to play in the field reports also had the giants offering the 2012 world series mvp a similar deal as much as $100 million over 5 years sandoval hit.279 with 16 home runs and 73 rbi this season but hit.366 in the postseason as the giants won their 3rd world series title in 5 seasons his.344 postseason batting average is the highest in major league history among players with at least 150 playoff at bats sandoval informed giants assistant general manger bobby evans of his decision the giants released the following statement soon after turning to football.the 49ers squeaked by the redskins yesterday. but now it gets tougher. start

there, honestly, i've always been a white sox fan. i love the city. i like the challenge of coming into a team that has not proved itself. but is on the way to doing that. and is building and looking to take over a division. >> and derrick rose tweet his hamstring and the bulls loss at denver, more on his condition later today. that's morning sports. >>story time is getting a little more high tech with new robots created to help students learn. the cute robots, reminiscent of oversized furbies, are called dragon bots. they're the latest creation from cynthia brazil and her personal robotics team at m-i-t. the bots are designed to encourage social engagement and reading in children, while being operated by researched from behind the scenes. brazil believes bots will soon spread to elder care and pediatric treatments in hospitals. there's more to come in our of some of to the nightmares. >> don't feed them after midnight and keep them away from the light. >> they eat live mice as well ... sorry about that. >> it's the last day. either o

i have a boston red sox uniform right now. you know?ird base coach tim flankery is leaving as well, after 33 years. and says the grient of the long baseball seasons created what he calls collateral damage. 49ers hosting seahawks today in seattle. richard sherman held a bizarre news conference with his cut out friend doug baldwin. they didn't talk about the game, but mocked the nfl for fining marshawn lynch for not talking to the media. >> a beer sponsor is their biggest sponsor how do you feel about that? >> hypocritical. >> it's interesting. very, very interesting. >> how do you feel about the nfl making you play two games in five days? >> i didn't realize that. two games in five days doesn't seem like you care about player safety. >> part of sunday's game after being hit in the eye, making a difference. williams to sleep then goes back door with the alley oop. so he was back the other way. right now, warriors leading 104-95. >> we're to see pablo and it's weird for a while for sure. >> join us tonight at 9:00 and at 11:00. >> also, at

the teams interested in were the giants, red sox and padres. sandoval clutched in the playoffs, especially during the world series. he hit .366 during the playoffs this year. >> it's tough. it's a business. you know, baseball -- it's always tough when you see one of your favorites go it will be interesting to see what happens. >> reporter: for many fans here in san francisco, especially, he was just a fan favorite. several fans bought the infamous panda hats. some say he was the glue that kept the giants successful during the playoff run. he was here durng the giants' three world series wins in the past five years. the question now remains where the giants go from here? there are reports that the giants are interested in getting starting pitching, possibly jon lester and another third baseman on the market chase utley. pablo likely headed to boston. brian flores, ktvu channel 2 news. >> very interesting, thank you, brian. >>> 7:07. and developing news, more developing news, defense secretary chuck hagel is reportedly resigning from president ob

i know that you grew up in boston, you're a red sox fan, can u you describe just what it was like in boston that the red sox were after the boston marathon bombings in how they experienced the city, because you experienced that, right? >> there was that boston strong that permeated the city, i think that happened in new orleans, i think it happens in cities that have had tough times and when a sports team can give people something to rally around and focus on and enjoy, it kind of lightens the load. >> you have no boston accent, but can you do an impression of a boston sports fan? >> not so much. >> we have seen your impressions, you did a good impression of herm edwards. you did that speech. >> you play the win the game. >> and then we had your version of it. >> you play to win the game. >> how long did it take you to study that? >> that took about 13 seconds. they said which one do you want to do and i said i'll do that one. i watched it for 13 seconds and we filmed it. >> and you also spoofed lebron james about the decision. >> who have you already told about your decision? >> eve

a late offer we think for boston red sox, pab low sandoval. ♪ food is more than just a meal. ♪ food isnsanto, we believe everyone deserves a healthy, balanced meal. and a future that sustains us all. it's time for a bigger discussion about food. be part of the conversation at discover.monsanto.com >> good evening. geraud moncure. the "boston globe" reporting the red sox offered pablo sandoval, five year $90 million contract. $5 million more. reporting the padres made him an offer as well. from oracle. shooting for a fifth straight win over utah. 10-0, warriors. harrison barnes driving. the floater. 12-0 start. this one. second. andrew bogut, al yley-oop throwdown. warriors up 22 at the break. and, the steal. six players in double figures for golden state. madison square garden. trying to back up the win over syracuse, against tenth ranked, texas. cla classic game. chris-e-bay. horn outlast cal. in brooklyn. barkley center. cardinal rolland. five threes in the first half. stan fard up by 22 at the break. cruise 89-60. one college note. 42-7. that's it for sports. nor news after the brea

. >> pam: pablo sandoval is now a member of the boston red sox. why the panda decided to leave san francisco. >> pam: plus, a pair of lawmakers.on a mission to stop a proposed plan to toll pedestrians who cross the golden gate bridge. >> pam: and where these shoppers are on black friday deals. >> pam: agitators francisco unified school district are looking forward to a 12 percent raise in their salaries over the next three years following the announcement of a tentative contract agreement today. >> pam: the tentative contract agreement between the school district and the teachers union, united educators of san francisco, will allow teachers, paraprofessionals, and other educators represented by uesf, to receive the salary increase that will help them afford the sky- high cost of living in san francisco. >> pam: the tentative agreement also provides paraprofessionals, who work directly with students with special needs, an additional 3 percent raise if they have worked at least eight years in the district, bringing their three-year salary increase >

signing pablo sandoval to a five year deal and thanks the giants and fans and said he chose the red soxr of the fans for a new challenge and is keeping his nickname identity -- "the panda." >> we will miss him. >> levi stadium transforms the gridiron into a field of jeans. >>> protesters pepper sprayed. >>> days before telling that, meet the man who is giving thanks for ( siren wails ) ( pop music playing ) ♪ when you're ready ♪ ready, ready, ready ♪ come and get it ♪ get it, get it ♪ when you're ready, come and get it ♪ ♪ na na na na ♪ na na na na na na na ♪ ♪ when you're ready, come and get it ♪ ♪ na na na na... female announcer: it's a great big world and it can all be yours. here and only here. ♪ come and get it. >> back with dramatic video from hong kong where protesters were cleared out by spraying them with pepper spray. a dozen people would refused to comply with the court order to leave were arrested. activists have occupied major roads in hong kong since september demanding greater democracy. >> a former boston university film professor has received a double arm transplant fro

pablo sandoval signed $100 million with the red sox. after winning three world series with the giants he said he wanted a new challenge. >> i had a great career in san francisco. i'm going to have a new challenge here, going to start like zero, back like normal, nothing's going on, that's what we're going to do, it feels great. feels great to be with the boston red sox. >> the panda there at fenway park. sandoval said playing with david ortiz was a big factor in his decision. coach flanery is also leaving the giants clubhouse. known for bringing heart and soul to the clubhouse. he is retiring from baseball but still very active with his musical career. >> we will miss them both. >>> helping to feed the hungry is something many people do this time of year. one group helping every sunday morning. >> with this group there's a twist or should we say a snip. >> daniel grew up in the east bay but now lives two hours away, still comes every sunday to san francisco to start cutting hair and hopes changing lives. >> definitely doing the deep con

the red sox and yankees are expected to pursue sandoval but he hopes to stay in california. the giants can match any offer under the new draft and compensation system, or they can try to match the offer but yankees and red sox have big check becomes. >> do they have the fans we have, the love and adoreation? >> they have big checkbooks. >> meteorologist mike nicco is ahead with the forecast. >> this weather is impeccable. i see a cruise ship to the right. we do have warm temperatures coming at us in the afternoon with chilly nights and i will tell you if the above-average temperatures will last through the weekend with a hint of some rain next week. >> a major united states airline is being sued over safety and what the federal government accuses southwest of not doing when it repairs dos of its planes. >> a growing trend among men looking for the fountain of youth. yeah, enough for two. gosh. try four, buddy. hmm, i'll take a dark roast. chai tea, please. honey, text the man what you want. french vanilla, make it strong! the all new keurig 2.0 is here. brew for one, brew fo

the third baseman is in boston, meeting with the red sox brass. however, the giants have reportedly offered him afive-year, $90 million deal. that's within the range of what the red sox are reportedly offering. we'll see if he will stay here. >> maybe on his way to fenway pablo sandoval got lost in all of the traffic and construction in boston and never got there. who knows? wishful thinking here. good morning. >> send a word over to traffic folks, we might have some connections. >> over here looking at westbound 580, no slowing here. look at that, through dublin, look at your maps. tri-valley nice and easy here. early in the commute, starting the build out of the altamont pass, typical for wednesday. rest of the bay moves smoothly. road weather index is not registering wet roadways but look at our golden gate camera, drizzle and rain right there. be careful. back to you. >> it's 4:57. a young preteen missing for a week, where she was last spotted that's giving the family hope. >>> san josefund-raiser, helpin raise money to get guns off of streets