No trick: Wilson casual with Series-winning ball GIANTS BEAT

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Brian Wilson has the baseball he fired past Texas' Nelson Cruz to end the World Series, and anyone who knows the closer cannot be surprised to learn where he keeps it.

"I don't have a huge case for it," Wilson said. "To be honest with you, I put it in a Halloween candy jar. It was a delicious treat winning the World Series. I pick it up once in a while, play catch with it and toss it around."

Manager Bruce Bochy laughed when he heard that. He, too, was not surprised.

"I'm not sure he should let that get out," Bochy said. "He's asking for a mob to break into his house to get the ball. That seems appropriate for Wilson, though."

Dessens out: A proposed minor-league deal with 14-year big-league pitcher Elmer Dessens fell through and his name was erased from the whiteboard in Bochy's office that lists all the players in camp. The Giants would not say why the deal was not consummated. Dessens turned 40 last month, so the physical might have been an issue.

At the same time, the Giants completed a minor-league contract with right-hander Brian Lawrence, 34, who started for Bochy in San Diego and won 50 big-league games before a shoulder injury derailed his career in 2007.

Lawrence has not pitched in the majors since 2007, but threw 142 2/3 innings last season for the Marlins' Triple-A team in New Orleans, going 11-8 with a 4.42 ERA. More impressive, he had 115 strikeouts against 39 walks.

Lawrence will report to minor-league camp and could add depth to the Giants' Triple-A rotation.

Brian Wilson massaged his arm during the first workout. The first day of spring training for the 2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants involved mostly pitchers and catchers in Scottsdale, Arizona Monday February 14, 2011. less Brian Wilson massaged his arm during the first workout. The first day of spring training for the 2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants involved mostly pitchers and catchers in Scottsdale, Arizona Monday ... more Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Image 1 of / 22 Caption Close No trick: Wilson casual with Series-winning ball 1 / 22 Back to Gallery

The camp invitee with the best chance of making the team is former Brewers and Cardinals right-hander Jeff Suppan, who could be a middle reliever. Dan Runzler will be considered for middle relief as well.

Another hairy tale: Wilson's beard might be more famous, but fellow reliever Sergio Romo's is just as long. Moreover, Romo's beard has its own Twitter feed. Somebody opened an account under the name @RomosBeard and has posted tweets purportedly written by the beard itself.

It sounds strange, but the real Romo (@SergioRomo54) loves it.

"He literally talks as if he's on my face," the reliever said. "It was a little awkward at first, but it just shows my personality. It's a good way to think out of the box, and I'm not a guy who thinks inside the box."

Meanwhile, Wilson offered this explanation for his beard turning gray for his appearance on "George Lopez": "It was the camera angle, and I had a stressful week."

Briefly: Freddy Sanchez, who had offseason shoulder surgery, reiterated his belief he will be 100 percent by the second week of camp. ... Lefty Alex Hinshaw, who has not pitched regularly for the Giants since 2008, said he added 20 pounds in a bid to maintain strength throughout the season. ... Bochy is in midseason form. Asked what Jonathan Sanchez could do to reduce his walks, the manager said, "Throw more strikes."