Huff, Giants complete 1-year deal

Aubrey Huff is officially a San Fransisco Giant after passing a physical and inking a one-year deal, the team announced on Wednesday. (Duane Burleson/Associated Press)

San Francisco Giants have completed their $3-million US, one-year contract with Aubrey Huff.

The team said Wednesday that the first baseman had passed a physical. The sides agreed to terms during the weekend.

General manager Brian Sabean made it known finding a left-handed power hitter was a priority before the start of spring training next month.

Huff struggled offensively last season and batted a career-worst .241. He was traded from Baltimore to Detroit in August and the switch didn't work out well.

He wound up with 15 homers and 85 RBIs in 150 games between the two teams.

The Giants are counting on Huff returning to his 2008 form, when he hit .304 with 32 home runs and a career-best 108 RBIs.

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