[Giants]

Anthony Santander. Upside: 44 home runs, 102 RBI, All Star for Orioles last year, switch hitter, cut down on strikeouts, OPS+ of 134. Neutral: 30 years old, decent right fielder. Negative: low OBP (.308) and low BA (.235).

Jeff Passan and others note that about half of MLB teams want power hitting corner outfielders, but thinks Santander is a tough sell and could maybe be had for cheap. He made $7.4 million as an Oriole. 8 years, $150 mms., my guess.

Of the remaining players who declined a QO, Burnes is SF’s first choice.  If he signs with the Giants, I think we can forget any other players who turned down QO.  And yes, I am optimistic Burnes will be heading to the Bay Area.

[Giants]

Anthony Santander. Upside: 44 home runs, 102 RBI, All Star for Orioles last year, switch hitter, cut down on strikeouts, OPS+ of 134. Neutral: 30 years old, decent right fielder. Negative: low OBP (.308) and low BA (.235).

Jeff Passan and others note that about half of MLB teams want power hitting corner outfielders, but thinks Santander is a tough sell and could maybe be had for cheap. He made $7.4 million as an Oriole. 8 years, $150 mms., my guess.

Of the remaining players who declined a QO, Burnes is SF’s first choice.  If he signs with the Giants, I think we can forget any other players who turned down QO.  And yes, I am optimistic Burnes will be heading to the Bay Area.