Cesar Tordesillas

The San Francisco Giants have given three-year extensions to general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy.

The two have expiring contracts heading into the 2013 season.

Ten days before the Giants receive their 2012 hardware at AT&T Park, the Giants committed to two of the biggest reasons behind the organization's ascent to the top of the game.

Giants President and CEO Larry Baer said that the franchise never had a better stretch in its 131 years than the last three or four years.

"The glory days of the franchise are now," said Baer. "I think it's important to acknowledge that and pay tribute to the people who have done it, from the general manager's office to the manager's office, to get us where we are now."

Sabean, 56, is the longest-tenured GM in the majors heading into his 17th season with San Francisco - the place he has said he'd like to stay for the rest of his career. He became the Giants' GM in 1996 after three years in player personnel. He was in the Yankees' organization from 1985-92 as a scout, scouting director and player development director.

He hired Bochy, 57, away from the rival San Diego Padres in 2007 to replace Felipe Alou.

Sabean gave props to Baer for keeping the gang together for at least four more years.

"A lot of continuity, I think that's what defines this organization," Sabean said, "Whether it's my relationship with Boch or in the front office or with ownership. It was a unique type of contract for both of us and I really appreciate the diligence, because they did some things that they didn't have to do."

In 2010, the Giants made an improbable run to the franchise's first title since 1954 when Sabean assembled a collection of self-described "misfits and castoffs." Bochy blended the talent together perfectly, beating the Texas Rangers in five games that fall.

Last season, they swept the Detroit Tigers to seal another World Series crown.

"We've been collaborative, and I really believe that's the reason we've had success," Sabean quipped.

"We complement each other well," said Bochy. "Maybe at times I'm a calming influence to him. I think it's a special situation I'm in, the fact that his office is right by mine and I can say anything I want to him, voice my opinion. There's times we don't always agree, but the next day we're at the ballpark ready to go to work."

"The results obviously speak for themselves," Baer said. "To go through the accomplishments, they're well understood. I think what it is very meaningful to me and all of us is how they operate together."

Bochy pointed to the promotion of Buster Posey and the acquisition of Pat Burrell in 2010 as turning points for the organization, giving Sabean credit for molding the first champions of the team's San Francisco era.

Likewise, Sabean gives credit to Bochy for his ability to collaborate and connect with his coaching staff and players.

Both men credited the close living quarters for furthering their relationship. They live in separate condos in a high-rise building across the street from AT&T Park during the season, and it's not uncommon to see them walking together with their families before and after games, or even just a random afternoon.

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