On August 13, 2010 — The Giants obtain Jose Guillen from Kansas City, hoping the well-traveled veteran can help the club down the stretch run.

The departure of the 34 year-old, who has played with ten teams in the past 14 years and was designated for assignment by the Royals last week, in spite of his leading the team with 16 homers and 62 RBI. Guillen had clashed repeatedly with team management, which decided to cut links with its highest-paid player and it gives highly touted prospect Kila Ka’aihue an opportunity to play every day.

 
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