"Ryan Vogelsong in 2011 authored one of the greatest comeback stories baseball has ever seen. At times, he admitted he pinched himself, wondering when everything would end.

His dream just got a lot richer.

The Giants avoided arbitration with Vogelsong on Wednesday, agreeing to a two-year, $8.3 million contract that includes a club option for 2014.

"Really, it's the best of both worlds for me," Vogelsong said in a phone interview. "The second year gives me job security, and there's no better place for me to be than in San Francisco. I obviously have a great connection with the fans there, and I'm very comfortable with the manager and the coaching staff. " "