SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants are committed to keeping All-Star right-hander Matt Cain in their talented rotation beyond 2012, and CEO and president Larry Baer said Thursday that serious conversations are ongoing with the pitchers representatives. "Were earnestly working with his agents," Baer said, speaking after a media open house at AT&T Park to unveil the ballparks changes, promotions and new food items for this year. "It wouldnt be good to forecast it. All I know is there are discussions, and the discussions have been continuing." Cain said at the start of spring training last month he hoped to have the situation resolved one way or the other by opening day April 6 at Arizona. Baer said San Francisco is negotiating a deal that works for both sides -- and that something still could be accomplished in Cains ideal timeframe. "Look, Matts with us for the 2012 season, so anythings possible. I think that were kind of in lockstep in that lets see if we can get something done before the season," Baer said. "Thats kind of been the lockstep approach. The two sides are in agreement, Lets see if we can. I dont think anybodys thinking about if we dont. Were all thinking, Lets see what we can get done before opening day. Were not at opening day yet." The 27-year-old Cain went 12-11 last season with a 2.88 ERA, reaching 200 innings for the fifth straight season. He also didnt allow an earned run during the entire 2010 post-season, when the Giants pulled off an improbable World Series championship. Cain, represented by CAA Sports, is expected to seek a five-year contract worth more than $100 million, and Baer said he isnt against making a long-term offer. Cain hasnt named his price tag or the number of years he would like, other than to say he wants "fair value," and several other top pitchers around the majors have signed similar five-year contracts -- Phillies ace Cliff Lee ($120 million), the Angels C.J. Wilson ($77.5 million) and Jered Weaver of the Angels ($85 million). And Weavers deal was considered a hometown discount. While reports have indicated the parties were far off, thats not necessarily the case. For those who believe the Giants might be wary of a mega deal for a pitcher considering the $126 million, seven-year deal they gave Barry Zito ahead of the 2007 season, Baer doesnt compare the two cases. Giants general manager Brian Sabean has said for years his priority is to keep his pitching staff intact for the long haul -- and that hasnt changed. Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum reached a $40.5 million, two-year deal in late January. 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