SF Giants: Affeldt, Lopez Returning a Trick or Treat? 4 Implications

The San Francisco Giants haven't wasted time beginning reconstruction of their 2012 major league roster. 

Reports Sunday indicated that relief pitchers Javier Lopez and Jeremy Affeldt will return to the Giants in 2012. The club reportedly exercised its $5 million option on Affeldt and signed Lopez for two years, $8.5 million.

Superficially, the return of two dependable lefties—both key contributors to the 2010 World Series run—seems like an early treat for Giants fans; a small bite of sweetness after a disappointing 2011.

Or is it more a trick destined to frustrate fans hoping to see the club acquire a big bat?

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