Bochy the player magnet

It seems that Bruce Bochy is already paying dividends for the Giants. Four of the free agents that the team is pursuing -- Rich Aurilia, Dave Roberts, Mark Loretta and David Weathers -- have specifically said that one of the reasons they want to play for the Giants is to be with Bochy. Weathers hasn't even played for him before. From the Chron:

"His whole career he's wanted to play for Bochy," Horwits said. "Dave has known a lot of guys who have played for him, and he has a lot of respect for him.

Obviously these aren't the marque free agents available, but with so many spots open the Giants need all the help they can get. If Bochy can bring in roster fillers and late relievers, more power to him. I wonder if this was something Sabean was anticipating when they hired him?