therell be more to come.ddddddddddddIts great watching the Olympics, and seeing how they go about it, Schofield said.They probably put in a lot more work than we do.Theyve got one chance in four years. We

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants want to make sure Madison Bumgarner never goes elsewhere.San Francisco general manager Bobby Evans spoke with Bumgarner and reached out to the ace left-handers representatives to let them all know the Giants are ready to begin discussions on a new contract.Bumgarner signed a $35.56 million, six-year deal through 2017 that includes $12 million club options for the 2018 and 2019 seasons.We want to make sure Madison is here for the long haul, Evans said Thursday. Well certainly be available when theyre ready to talk. We continue to exchange volleys. Were ready when theyre ready. Ive even talked to Madison. Were very clear.MadBum pitched a four-hitter in a 3-0 road win against the New York Mets in the wild-card game last week to continue his October dominance, then had a no-decision in Monday nights 6-5, 13-inning Game 3 victory against the Cubs. Chicago eliminated the Giants the next night.The 27-year-old left-hander went 15-9 with a 2.74 ERA this season. Two years ago, his spectacular postseason instantly put him right up with the best ever in October. In 2014, he tossed 270 innings, including 21 with two wins and a save in a World Series that went to Game 7 against the Kansas City Royals.His value to the Giants, its sort of incalculable, said CEO Larry Baer, noting hes already fielding questions about when the pitcher will get a statue. Hes been a tremendous asset for us. Hes done historic things.The Giants like to keep around their homegrown players well into the future.In April, first baseman Brandon Belt received a $79 million, six-year contract that takes him through the 2021 season. Shortstop Brandon Crawford signed a $75 million, six-year contract last November through the 2021 season.I have spoken with Madisons agent about what the timing would be, Evans said. Again, this is a conversation Ive had with each of his representatives that hes had this year. Timing on that I cant speak to.While the sting of falling short in the playoffs was still felt by the brass two days later -- the Giants would have played a Game 5 on Thursday back at Wrigley Field -- a team that clinched the second wild card on the seasons final day was credited for sticking it out through a tough second half.The group still hates to lose as much as they like to win, and thats a powerful statement, said Brian Sabean, executive vice president of baseball operations.Manager Bruce Bochy insists his health is good and he is ready to get exploring out in the mountains this offseason and prepare to win another championship. He spent a night in a Miami hospital in August but insists he is strong and energized to improve at age 61.Nobody is hurting more than this team and myself that were not playing tonight with a chance to move on, Bochy said. Im hungry to get back to the World Series, win another one. I couldnt feel better to be honest.San Francisco is strongly considering promoting from within the organization to fill spots in left field -- with Jarrett Parker or Mac Williamson -- while Eduardo Nunez and Conor Gillaspie are likely to play third. Nunez, whose strained right hamstring limited him down the stretch and in the playoffs, is someone Evans likes on an everyday basis with his fire offensively and athletically, and I think he did a really nice job defensively.Its important to value our internal options, Evans said, noting both third basemen are very strong options for us at third. Thats most likely the direction well go.Finding a closer will be a top priority, with Evans saying he would explore every opportunity to make sure that no ninth inning goes unstaffed.Well find ways to improve our bullpen. We have a good core there for years to come, he said. An overhaul would be a tremendous overstatement.Game notes Buster Posey is likely to play regularly behind the plate despite down power numbers this season: 14 homers and 80 RBIs. ... Third-base coach Roberto Kelly and first-base coach Bill Hayes will not return to those duties. Evans said it hasnt been determined whether they will remain part of the organization in reassigned roles. ... Evans said he has exchanged messages with one National League West club with a managerial opening -- either Arizona or Colorado -- regarding bench coach Ron Wotus. ... San Francisco plans to offer a contract to reliever George Kontos. Jordan 1 Pinnacle Brown . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. 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West Coast are tapping into the magic of the Olympics as they attempt to navigate their way through a daunting end to the home-and-away AFL season.Eagles coach Adam Simpson used the Australian womens 4x100m freestyle win at the Rio Olympics to inspire his team to victory in Sundays western derby against Fremantle.Bronte and Cate Campbell produced powerful third and fourth legs to lift Australia to gold in that relay, and West Coast were responsible for a dominant second-half display to turn a 15-point deficit into a 46-point win.The Olympics have come at a perfect time for the Eagles, who are in desperate need of some inspiration after producing patchy form for most of the season.With just three rounds remaining, West Coast sit in sixth spot with a 13-6 record.But with games against premiership hopefuls Greater Western Sydney (away), Hawthorn (home), and Adelaide (away) to come, the Eagles face an uphill battle to snare a top-four berth.Eagles defender Will Schofield has embraced the Olympic spirit, getting up at 4am on Monday to catch up on all the action.Schofield said it was refreshing when Simpson used the Olympics as inspiration before the derby, and said hee hopes therell be more to come.ddddddddddddIts great watching the Olympics, and seeing how they go about it, Schofield said.They probably put in a lot more work than we do.Theyve got one chance in four years. Were lucky, we get to back up next week.Footys an interesting game. Its a long year, and to be able to find different focus points other than the normal ones we have every week, it was a good little challenge for us.Schofield said the Eagles were working hard to address their inconsistent form.You look at Hawthorn - they play their best footy in September, Schofield said.Well be trying to do that.We probably havent been in the best form in the last couple of months, but weve won (six) out of the last (seven).So to be able to do that and get the wins is good for us, and well be working on our form.Eagles forward Josh Kennedy was the hero of Sundays derby, booting seven goals to win the Ross Glendinning medal.The haul put Kennedy six goals ahead of Sydneys Lance Franklin and Gold Coasts Tom Lynch in the race for the Coleman medal. ' ' '