For San Francisco Giants fans, the rapidly approaching July 31 trade deadline is the closest thing we have to Christmas in July.
With a veteran-filled roster residing in the NL West cellar, the Giants are in a prime spot for a good ole’ fashioned fire sale. Soon enough, fans will be reading scouting reports on all the new young talent that the inevitable trades will bring back, but for now, the discussion still centers on who will be finding a new home outside the Bay this July.
Veteran ace Madison Bumgarner has seemingly been at the center of trade rumors longer than any other player in the league, and for good reason.