The Giants called up Burrell for this weeekend's series.
5/29/10
The San Francisco Giants are in discussions to sign Pat Burrell(notes) to a minor league contract, a deal that could be completed in the next couple of days.
He would need to pass a physical first. San Francisco is looking to boost its struggling offense. The 33-year-old Burrell, the former Phillies slugger who grew up in the Bay Area, was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays on May 15.
5/20/10
Rays released Pat Burrell.
5/15/10
Burrell was designated for assignment by the Rays.