San Francisco Giants-MLB.com
SAN FRANCISCO -- Right-handed pitcher Brad Hennessey has agreed to a one-year contract for the 2008 season, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.
Hennessey, who has pitched the last three seasons with San Francisco, was eligible for arbitration. The only remaining arbitration-eligible players for the Giants are right-handed pitchers Kevin Correia and Vinnie Chulk.
The 27-year-old Toledo, OH native pitched exclusively out of the bullpen for the Giants in 2007, leading the staff in appearances (69) and saves (19). Overall, he logged a 4-5 record with a 3.42 ERA (68.1ip). He took over the closer's role in late May after the trade of Armando Benitez, holding the spot until the final two weeks of the season when Brian Wilson was given save chances. Hennessey converted 19 of 24 save attempts overall, including a stretch of 14-straight save conversions from June 30-Aug. 31 which was the longest by a Giants pitcher since Robb Nen had a 28-save streak in 2000.
The Giants' first round selection in the 2001 Baseball Draft, Hennessey has compiled a career record of 17-18 with 20 saves and a 3.77 ERA in 131 Major League appearances (40 starts).
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