According to major-league sources, the Giants were scouting Texas third baseman Hank Blalock, who went on the disabled list with a sore shoulder Tuesday.

Clubs that have spoken with the Twins report they've been talking to the Giants about Rich Aurilia for a middle-tier prospect -- and they've been dangling Boof Bonser for a right-handed bat or middle-infield depth.

Brandon Webb struck out eight to pass 1,000 for his career and got the win in a match-up with right-hander Tim Lincecum, leading the Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory over the Giants on Saturday night, as reported by the Associated Press.

One source said the Mets and Giants have talked about Randy Winn, and the Yankees are scouting Bengie Molina now that Jorge Posada's shoulder injury has put his season in jeopardy.

The Giants have told SI.

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The San Francisco Giants announced today that pitcher Tim Lincecum woke up this morning with flu-like symptoms.

Tim Lincecum was hospitalized Tuesday with flu-like symptoms, and it appeared the Giants' pitcher was likely to miss his first All-Star game, as reported by the Associated Press.

Giants' GM Brian Sabean could wave the white flag on the team's season by trading potential free agents Rich Aurilia, Ray Durham, and Omar Vizquel this month, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.

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Tim Lincecum increased his NL-leading strikeout total to 122 with eight Ks in six innings and also singled in a run and scored from first, helping the Giants salvage a four-game split with an 8-3 win over the Cubs on Thursday.