Reminiscent of the scene when the team moved to San Francisco from New York in 1958, tens of thousands of Giants fans pay homage to their heroes as the city celebrates the accomplishment of the World Champions with a ticker-tape parade. First baseman Aubrey Huff delights the fans at Civic Center by pulling out his “rally thong” while addressing a raucous crowd at Civic Center.

Less surprisingly, Red Sox 3B Adrian Beltre also declines his option for 2011, in hope of securing a long-term contract following a great performance last year. Other players let go include Reds SS Orlando Cabrera and P Aaron Harang; Padres P Chris Young and C Yorvit Torrealba; Seattle P Erik Bedard and DH Russell Branyan; Tampa Bay P Dan Wheeler and IF Willy Aybar; and Washington 2B Adam Kennedy.

With the onset of the off-season, teams need to make decisions on potential free agents. In a surprise move, the Rangers, fresh off their first American League pennant, part ways with one of the main players responsible for that title, DH Vladimir Guerrero, by declining his option for next season.