[lex24]

Giants extended Kevin Gausman a qualifying offer.  Guess they'd like to keep him.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/11/01/w...-for-fans/

SF and Gausman’s agent are working on a long term deal.  The QO is cover for the Giants in case they can’t reach an agreement (SF would receive a draft choice if he declines the offer and signs with another team).  

Others who received a QO:

George Springer
Trevor Bauer 
DJ LeMahieu
JT Realmuto
Marcus Stroman 

I think it is safe to say that none of those guys will be on Zaidi’s shopping list.  Giving up draft choices is not the way he does business.

I’d go after LeMahieu hard. Great player.  Gold glove level second baseman that can play first and I suspect third. Led both leagues in hitting.  High contact guy with some power. Of that list, he’s the one I’d target.  Springer also. Although I think DJ would cost quite a bit less.

[lex24]

Giants extended Kevin Gausman a qualifying offer.  Guess they'd like to keep him.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/11/01/w...-for-fans/

SF and Gausman’s agent are working on a long term deal.  The QO is cover for the Giants in case they can’t reach an agreement (SF would receive a draft choice if he declines the offer and signs with another team).  

Others who received a QO:

George Springer
Trevor Bauer 
DJ LeMahieu
JT Realmuto
Marcus Stroman 

I think it is safe to say that none of those guys will be on Zaidi’s shopping list.  Giving up draft choices is not the way he does business.

I’d go after LeMahieu hard. Great player.  Gold glove level second baseman that can play first and I suspect third. Led both leagues in hitting.  High contact guy with some power. Of that list, he’s the one I’d target.  Springer also. Although I think DJ would cost quite a bit less.