12-03-2025, 01:36 PM
Mick dateline='[url=tel:1764773038' Wrote: 1764773038[/url]']
According to Andrew Baggarly, the Giants have checked in on Kyle Schwarber (one of the top free agent hitters), but will not pursue any nine-figure free agents, for the following reasons:
- Adames, Devers, Chapman and a $133 million commitment to their top six players in 2026.
- They have just $60 million to spend on the rest of their roster if they want to stay under the luxury tax like they have seven of the past eight seasons.
- $17 million deferred payment owed to Blake Snell next month for his single season in San Francisco
- Manager costs: $4 million owed to BoMel, $3.5 million owed to Vitello in 2026 and $3 million owed to UTennessee for his buyout.
- SFG is selling 10% of the franchise to P/E firm Sixth Street to use the cash for stadium upgrades.
The dizzying SF Giants rumor mill makes no sense right now
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6852286...i-payroll/
The deal with Sixth Street was completed last March. The 10% will be used for stadium and other real estate upgrades (i.e Mission Rock].