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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- An unapologetic Hakeem Nicks showed up for the New York Giants mandatory minicamp and refused to disclose why he skipped all nine of the teams recent "voluntary" workouts. "Im not here to talk about that," said Nicks, who was surrounded by reporters at his locker on Tuesday. "Im here to talk about me being here right now, so thats what Im doing. Im here. Im happy to be back around my teammates." Coach Tom Coughlin was upset by Nicks absence because the fifth-year wide receiver never informed him that he would be missing the non-contact practices, known as organized team activities. Nicks said he spoke with general manager Jerry Reese about his absence, but would not disclose what was said. "I could have done a better job at reaching out, but I did," Nicks said. "We finally got to talk. We got things straightened out on that end. Coach Coughlin . thats my guy. That relationship cant go sour. I felt where he was coming from. I should have done a better job at reaching out to him, but Im here now and theyre excited to see me." Coughlin also refused to say what was said between the two. However, he was happy Nicks was back although he didnt do much in the afternoon practice. "Hes definitely not in tune with where are," Coughlin said of Nicks. "Weve had nine OTAs and weve thrown at lot at them. If hes around hell pick it up quickly." Nicks, who is returning from off-season knee surgery, insisted that he worked out in North Carolina and that he really didnt miss much, since he is very familiar with the offence after four seasons. Most of the speculation about Nicks absence has focused on his contract and injuries. The 25-year-old Nicks is entering the final year of his contract, which will pay him $3.7 million in 2013. There is no doubt he would like a new deal and money equal to what the Giants will probably give Victor Cruz, who is a restricted free agent and not at the minicamp. Cruz is looking for $10 million annually. The Giants offer is in the $7.5 million range. Nicks also has a bitter memory of breaking his right foot in an OTA last year. That slowed him in the preseason, and then, he hurt his left knee in the second week of the regular season. A 1,000-yard receiver in 2010 and 2011, Nicks had 53 catches for 692 yards and three touchdowns last season. Nicks said his knee felt fine on Tuesday. The former first-round pick wasnt sure how much the team would let him do in practice. "I never want to be detrimental in any kind of way to this organization because theyve been nothing but good to me," Nicks said. "But the distraction . The guys told me they dont feel like it was too much of a distraction. I took care of what I need to take care of and Im here now and thats all that matters." Teammates said it was just good to see Nicks on the field. "Obviously, we need him during the preseason and the season for the games," quarterback Eli Manning said. "I do think that being here in the spring is important. But, obviously, I dont want the fans thinking were in trouble because some guys missed some OTAs. Theyre optional. When its mandatory, the guys are here and were all working hard to get better, get sharp." Coughlin said he would like Nicks and Manning to spend some time working out this summer and get on the same page. Guard Kevin Boothe said Nicks walked into the Giants headquarters with his usual smile. "Hakeem is not the type of person who is going to sit on a couch and do nothing," Boothe said. "I am sure he was working hard where ever he was. I am sure the team would have liked him here, but hes a vet. He knows how to handle himself and hell be ready to go." Safety Antrel Rolle downplayed the absence. "Im just glad he is here now," he said. Had Nicks missed the entire mandatory minicamp, the Giants could have fined him $66,000. Nicks said he has spoken with Cruz, who has led the Giants in receiving each of the past two seasons. He would not comment on Cruzs contract negotiations. "Thats his situation," Nicks said. "I talked to Cruz. Hes doing good. His mind is in the right spot. He understands the business side of it. He understands the game as well, but he still loves this team and he still wants to be here." Cruz has refused to discuss his contract talks with the media in recent months. ---- NOTES: Starting centre David Baas (shoulder) , guard Chris Snee (hip) tackle Markus Kuhn (knee) and cornerback-safety Terrell Thomas (knee) are performing rehabilitation work during the minicamp. ... Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has returned from California, where he had surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. ... Rookie DE Damontre Moore batted down a pass by Ryan Nassib in an 11-on-11 drill. Moore was the Giants third-round pick; Nassib, the fourth. Jake Marisnick Jersey . 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We did a lot of other good things, just didnt finish it off.Travis Shaw, whose earlier solo homer put Boston up 1-0, opened the 11th against Cody Martin (1-2) with an opposite-field single to left against the shift. Sandy Leon sacrificed Shaw to second and Holt then bounced a single up the middle off OMalleys glove.I thought I should have had it, OMalley said. It was a tough play. The ball came up and made a little funny hop. But, I got a glove on it. Worst case, I just wanted to keep that in the infield. Unfortunately, it scooted into center and it ended up being the difference.Craig Kimbrel (2-3) retired all four batters he faced -- including striking out Nelson Cruz, Adam Lind and Kyle Seager in the 10th -- for the victory. Ziegler recorded his third save.The Mariners put two runners aboard in the ninth against Fernando Abad when Farrell opted for Kimbrel to face Robinson Cano, who hit a game-deciding three-run homer off Abad on Tuesday.I felt like were in the fifth hitter of the inning and their best hitter is coming up, Red Sox manager John Farrell said. Felt like it was an opportunity for us to go to our most powerful reliever with the highest strikeout ratio there. Didnt think hed get out of it with just two pitches and a ground ball, but it workd out well.Seattle tied it with two runs in the fifth. OMalley hit the first pitch into the left-field seats for his first homer of the season and second of his career. Guillermo Heredia followed with a bunt single and advanced to third on consecutive ground outs. After Cruz was walked intentionally, Dae-Ho Lee blooped an RBI single into shallow right-center.Shaw opened the second with his 13th homer and the Red Sox added a run in the fifth on consecutive doubles by Bryce Brentz and Mookie Betts.Seattle starter Ariel Miranda allowed two runs and eight hits in six innings in his major league debut after being called up earlier in the day from Triple-A Tacoma.I like the way he commpeted, Servais said.dddddddddddd He didnt back off at all. I thought the way the first inning started out, it could have got a little dicey, but I give him a lot of credit, he hung in there.The Red Sox loaded the bases with one out in the first, but Miranda escaped by striking out Jackie Bradley Jr. and getting Aaron Hill on a fly out to right.Seattle loaded the bases in the fourth on three walks by starter Drew Pomerantz, but Leonys Martin bounced to first to end the inning.CUBAN TRIOMiranda was one of three Cuban-born players in the Mariners starting lineup, along with Heredia and Leonys Martin. The Mariners said it was the first time an American League team started a Cuban-born pitcher and two Cuban-born position players in the same game since Minnesota on Sept. 27, 1970, when Luis Tiant pitched with position players Tony Oliva and Leo Cardenas.TRAINERS ROOMRed Sox: 1B Hanley Ramirez, who injured his left wrist in a dugout stumble following Tuesdays game at Seattle, was scheduled to swing a bat on Thursday. Optimistically, hopefully hed be available on the weekend when we get down to L.A. against the Dodgers, manager John Farrell said.Mariners: RHP Steve Cishek, who recently lost his closer role, was placed on the 15-day DL (retroactive to Aug. 2) with a left hip labrum tear, an injury that is not expected to require surgery. Im very hopeful that hes back in our bullpen in 15 days, manager Scott Servais said. ... RHP Taijuan Walker, on the DL since July 6 with right foot tendinitis is expected to start Saturday against the Angels.MARINERS MOVESIn addition to the Miranda and Cishek moves, right-hander Blake Parker, who last pitched in the majors in 2014 with the Chicago Cubs, was called up from Triple-A Tacoma, where he was 1-2 with a 2.72 ERA and 19 saves in 38 relief appearances. ... RHP Donn Roach, who pitched two innings in one appearance after being called up Monday, was sent back to Tacoma. ... RHP Mayckol Guaipe, 0-0 with a 4.91 in five appearances with Seattle before being sent down in mid-May, was released.UP NEXTRed Sox: Knuckleballer Steven Wright (12-5, 3.20) gets the start Friday when Boston opens a three-game road series against the Dodgers.Mariners: RHP Felix Hernandez (5-4, 3.46 ERA) opens the three-game series against the Angels on Friday, the middle set of a three-series, 10-game homestand. Is 1-0 with a 5.60 ERA in three starts since coming off DL (right calf strain). ' ' '