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San Francisco Giants set to aggressively pursue shortstops during MLB free agency
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San Francisco Giants set to aggressively pursue shortstops during MLB free agency

THE San Francisco Giants will undoubtedly be aggressive this offseason.

After being outplayed by other teams over the past few winters, the new front office regime, led by former Giants legend Buster Posey, needs to shake up that narrative. After missing out on big-name players such as Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper and Carlos Correa, the organization is looking to get back into the “memory-making business.”

As team leaders gather in San Antonio, Texas, for general manager meetings, Posey spoke to the media and said the team will be looking for a shortstop this winter.

According to Shayna Rubin The Chronicle of San Franciscothe new president of baseball operations will look to move some of his younger players to new defensive positions.

Posey said rookie Tyler Fitzgerald “did a good job there last year, but can play multiple positions.”

The 27-year-old hit 15 homers last season, but struggled with the glove at first shortstop. He was moved to other positions, including the outfield and second base. They seem to want these changes to remain a permanent change in the future.

Posey also mentioned that former top prospect Marco Luciano could move to the outfield, but the focus will be more on improving his performance at the plate.

The front office will have two top candidates for the shortstop position this winter, Willy Adames and Ha-Seong Kim.

Adames would bring a massive boost to the San Francisco Energy Department as he hit 32 home runs for the Milwaukee Brewers this last season. Adding him to the roster could bring in a slugger who could be the first Giants player to reach 30 home runs since Barry Bonds in 2004.

According to Spotrac, Adames’ market value is estimated at $152 million over six years, for an average annual value of just over $25 million per season.

Kim doesn’t possess the same power, but his versatility is hard to match.

While with the San Diego Padres, he’s played all over the field, which could be a major asset for an organization trying to find the right spots for some of its young players on the roster. He would likely be a player from the bottom of the batting order, although he would significantly improve the team defensively.

Spotrac Projects Kim to receive a four-year, $49 million contract, or about $12 million per season.

Posey has already moved away from the way San Francisco’s previous front office regime operated as he isn’t afraid to let the press know some of his intentions this offseason.

The jury is still out on whether this will be a mistake or not, but Giants fans will at least know that they will surely be in the conversation for some of the biggest names on the market this winter.