Free agent outfielder Nori Aoki has finalized his $4.7 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. Aoki played last season with Kansas City, which lost the World Series to the Giants in seven games. He receives a $4 million base salary this year, and the Giants have a $5.5 million option for 2016 with a $700,000 buyout. The option would become mutual if Aoki has 550 plate appearances this year, and he would receive the buyout if he exercises the option and the team declines.
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