SAN FRANCISCO -- A thoughtful meeting in the Bay Area with the San Francisco brass and Mark Melancon didnt need much convincing. Not to mention he is already looking forward to talking nutrition and sport science with Hunter Pence, his former Houston teammate and yoga pal.I think we get a kick out of one another, Melancon said Tuesday, a day after reaching a $62 million, four-year contract with the?Giants, the richest contract so far for a closer.San Francisco felt right to Melancon -- and the Giants needed him to stabilize the ninth inning.It was obvious that this organization knows how to win, and thats their top priority, Melancon said. Theyre set up with the Gold Glovers up the middle, Buster Posey, [Brandon] Crawford, [Joe] Panik. Being a ground ball guy, thats a huge priority. Just the character, being on the other side, you could tell how much character there is in that other clubhouse, so to be able to join it and join a group of guys that are veterans in winning, it was the total package in my opinion.He also gets to finish games following ace starters such as 2014 World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija. With a better bullpen this year, the Giants might have added another even-numbered-year championship following titles in 2010, 12 and 14.San Francisco blew 32 saves, including nine in September. Five relievers combined to squander Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the eventual champion Cubs, who scored four runs in the ninth inning to win 6-5.The Giants were willing to keep their payroll above the luxury-tax threshold for a third straight year to land Melancon. After paying $1.3 million for 2015 and about $3 million more for this year, their 2017 tax payroll already projects to $196 million, with plenty of moves left to make.One of the prices of getting Mark was paying the tax, as well, said CEO Larry Baer, who will have an overall payroll of more than $200 million for the first time. That was a pretty easy decision because of the value we believe Mark brings to the Giants.Melancon has saved at least 30 games in each of the past three seasons, recording a majors-best 51 in 2015. He went 47-for-51 in save opportunities in 75 relief appearances last season with Pittsburgh and Washington, tied for second-most saves with?Baltimores?Zach Britton and the Los Angeles Dodgers Kenley Jansen.The man gets big outs! Clint Hurdle, Melancons former manager with the Pirates, wrote in an email.Melancons three young children -- Brooklyn, 5; Jack, 2; and 1-year-old Ella -- are already learning about the iconic, bright orange Golden Gate Bridge and their soon-to-be new home. For Melancon, having some job security for four years means so much for his family to feel settled in a city and community.I saw the reason that they are such a good organization and why they want to win so much and the effort they will put into winning, Melancon said. Im a huge proponent.He was traded from Pittsburgh to Washington midway through last season.A true professional in all aspects of the game and a class act off the field, Hurdle said. Always hunting for an edge or a way to improve his craft.Also Tuesday, general manager Bobby Evans said the Giants were finalizing a minor league deal with right-hander Bryan Morris that includes an invitation to big league spring training. 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Sometimes, thats the sort of stingy performance it takes to beat Canadiens goalie Carey Price.Brent Burns and Joe Pavelski scored in the first period, Jones stopped 31 shots and the San Jose Sharks extended their mastery of Montreal at home by beating the Canadiens 2-1 on Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.You know youre not going to score four or five goals on him, Jones said, referring to Price. You know youre going to have to play well. There are two teams out there. Its not just me and him. I thought we defended really well.Jones won his third straight and the Sharks improved to 8-0-2 against the Canadiens in San Jose since November 1999.Pavelski also had an assist, and Joe Thornton got two assists.Price was efficient after giving up the two early goals, one on a power play and the other on an odd-man rush. He finished with 28 saves for Montreal, and Andrew Lehkonen scored a power-play goal late in the third period.The Canadiens failed to maintain pressure against Jones, who turned away several point-blank shots early and then was rarely tested.He did his job, Pavelski said. He always does his job. He shows up. We have a lot of confidence in him, and he showed you why tonight. Guys did a good job in front of him, and it was a really good effort against a good team.The Atlantic Division leaders have gone consecutive games without earning a point for the first time this season. Meanwhile, the Pacific Division-leading Sharks have won three straight and six of seven.Montreals Alexander Radulov exited with 4:06 remaining after getting cut over the eye by Logan Couture, who was assessed a double minor for high-sticking.I was just gooing to the net and I think their guy was trying to protect the slot area and not let me in and its just part of the game, Radulov said, sporting a few stitches above his right eye.dddddddddddd. Scary, but its OK. He tried to lift my stick but I tried to jump in front of him and his stick went up because my stick was not there. Its just hockey.Montreal took advantage of the late penalty to get on the board when Lehkonen scored with a 6-on-4 advantage.Kind of an unlucky bounce there in front of the net that just kind of squeaked through my legs there, Jones said. But we killed really well tonight. We didnt let them get set up for the most part. Thats a good power play. Theyre going to get some chances.Burns scored his 10th goal, most among NHL defensemen, to put the Sharks ahead on the power play 5:22 into the game.That was probably more of a lucky one, Burns said. Shooting against Price, you know theres not many holes. Its good that one found its way back. I was swinging all night and none of the other ones went in.Thornton picked up a Canadiens turnover in the final minute of the first period and fed Pavelski in front of the net.Game notes Thornton has 1,356 points, 25th on the NHLs career list. ... Burns has eight points in his past seven games. ... The Canadiens are 0-7-2 in California since March 2014. ... The Canadiens have allowed 12 power-play goals in 38 chances to San Jose since 1999. ... Montreals past seven games have been decided by one goal.UP NEXTCanadiens: Continue their road trip at the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.Sharks: Host the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. 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