After a bizarre offseason of free agency, the San Francisco Giants end up falling short of landing baseball’s top free agent. Bryce Harper would have added the much-needed offensive boost and a strong outfielder the Giants did not have since Barry Bonds left. Now, health remains the priority during spring training.
Harper’s signing ends a strange tale of the generational player waiting out the process over the offseason. Plenty of suitors coveted the abilities of Harper including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. The Phillies appeared to be the front runners, and their pursuit finally paid off.