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SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants didn’t come away from the 2014 offseason with an ace to slot alongside Madison Bumgarner, but it wasn’t for lack of effort. Left-hander Jon Lester got the full-court press from ownership, the front office and even the active roster before ultimately deciding to pitch for the Chicago Cubs.
A year later, the market will provide plenty of opportunities to teams willing to shell out $150 million or more for a starting pitcher.