According to Bob Nightengale, the Giants are interested in White Sox outfielder Avisaíl García, a 26-year-old right-handed right fielder with a little power. He was worth nearly five wins above replacement last year, which means that with two replacement-level outfielders next to him, the Giants would gain nearly 11 wins. No, seriously. So I’m interested in any outfield improvements, even if they’re bad ideas for the long term.
García is almost a good idea. But I’m going to have to furrow my brow and make a little face on this one. There are just too many red flags.