SAN FRANCISCO–The Mets shipped out top prospects for All-Star closer Edwin Diaz and veteran hitter Robinson Cano. The Nationals shelled out $140 million for free agent starter Patrick Corbin. The St. Louis Cardinals completed a massive trade, acquiring Paul Goldschmidt in exchange for three prospects from the Diamondbacks.
So what are the Giants waiting for?
That’s a loaded question that can’t be answered succinctly, but one that most of the team’s fans are asking as baseball’s hot stove begins to burn.
While many clubs in the National League feel as if a handful of transactions could spark playoff runs, the Giants and new president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi understand their roster cannot be overhauled overnight.