"Miguel Tejada's Giants manifesto required nine words.

"Here I am," he said. "I'm ready to win a championship."

Tejada's arrival Friday was an event at a camp lacking any real news. He represents the only significant change to a team that won the 2010 World Series after eliminating his San Diego Padres in the final regular-season game, a day that brought tears to his eyes.

Every player talks about winning. Tejada's desire seems to emanate from deep within his gut. It was evident in the way he said he will ask one of his new teammates for an up-close look at his championship ring, another slice of motivation for a 36-year-old who has not played beyond a Division Series, nor any postseason game since 2003.

Asked what he missed most about the Bay Area since leaving the A's that year, Tejada said, "The playoffs. My last four years in Oakland were great because we made the playoffs every year."