"The Giants' arbitration docket got lighter Monday when they agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Angel Pagan, whom they acquired from the New York Mets in a deal for Andres Torres last month.

The Giants confirmed the deal, which the Associated Press said is worth $4.85 million. It leaves the Giants with six potential arbitration cases. The biggie is Tim Lincecum, who is expected to submit a record salary-arbitration request when teams and players exchange figures today. The Giants' counteroffer should set a record, too."