The Giants were in the market for a right-handed-hitting designated hitter this MLB offseason and considered all their options.
San Francisco ultimately signed Jorge Soler to a three-year, $42 million contract in February, but that doesn't mean the team didn't pursue other sluggers.
One of whom was 36-year-old J.D. Martinez, who signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the New York Mets earlier this week after reportedly turning down a one-year, $14 million contract offer from San Francisco earlier this offseason.
In speaking to reporters at his introductory press conference on Saturday, Martinez was asked why he chose not to sign with the Giants.