Article: Rowand loves Chicago, but he liked Giants' deal better.(Sports)

Byline: Scot Gregor

sgregor@@dailyherald.com

TUCSON, Ariz. -Aaron Rowand was in the lineup Saturday at Tucson Electric Park.

In his perfect world, the bulldog center fielder would have been wearing a White Sox uniform.

But after coming close to returning to his old team during the off-season, Rowand landed with the San Francisco Giants. He wanted a five-year contract, which he got from the Giants at a total cost of $60 million.

Sox general manager Kenny Williams held firm with a four-year offer.

" (Williams) said it wasn't in their plans," said Rowand, who played for the White Sox from 2001-05. "I understand the business side of things and they have ...

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