The Giants, largely quiet amid the opening months of Farhan Zaidi’s reign, have been linked to a three-time All-Star second baseman and expressed an interest in jettisoning a longtime Giant.
#SFGiants are among the teams showing interest in LeMahieu, sources tell The Athletic. https://t.co/c0eUdQIjEN
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal)
January 10, 2019 In addition to his defensive wizardry — LeMahieu has also thrice been named the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year — the 30-year-old is a two-time All-Star.
LeMahieu would offer a clear upgrade over Panik (4 HR, .639 OPS in 2018), but would be a peculiar add for a team that clearly recognizes a rebuild — not a quick reboot — is the most cogent plan.
Per @hankschulman, new naming rights deal with Oracle could be worth more than $300 million. So far the Giants have spent $585,000 this offseason ...
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS)
January 10, 2019 That $585K figure relates to cash spent on new players. Earlier in the offseason, the Giants and Panik avoided arbitration, striking a one-year, $3.8 million pact.
