San Francisco Giants on the Hunt for $15 Million Ace to Close Gap with Dodgers
The San Francisco Giants are facing an uphill battle in their pursuit of catching up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team that has dominated the National League West with back-to-back World Series titles. The Giants' most pressing need is to bolster their starting pitching rotation, where they lack depth after trading away some arms to acquire Rafael Devers.
CBS Sports' R.J. Anderson predicts that the Giants will make a big move in the offseason by acquiring Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta in a trade. With his expiring contract, Peralta won't be as expensive to trade for as a controllable starter, making him an attractive option for the Giants.
Peralta is one of the best starting pitchers in the game, and the Giants have the financial resources to sign him to a massive extension, similar to what the Boston Red Sox did after trading for Garrett Crochet. The deal would be budget-friendly considering Peralta's track record and service time, making it a smart move for the Giants.
While Anderson can't pinpoint exactly where Peralta will land, he believes the Giants are a prime target due to their financial flexibility and need for a top-notch pitcher. Other contenders like the Yankees and Orioles could also make sense in a trade, but the Giants seem like the most likely destination.
The clock is ticking for the Giants, who must make a significant move in the coming weeks to close the gap with the Dodgers. With Peralta on their radar, they may have found the ace pitcher they need to take their team to the next level.
The San Francisco Giants are facing an uphill battle in their pursuit of catching up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team that has dominated the National League West with back-to-back World Series titles. The Giants' most pressing need is to bolster their starting pitching rotation, where they lack depth after trading away some arms to acquire Rafael Devers.
CBS Sports' R.J. Anderson predicts that the Giants will make a big move in the offseason by acquiring Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta in a trade. With his expiring contract, Peralta won't be as expensive to trade for as a controllable starter, making him an attractive option for the Giants.
Peralta is one of the best starting pitchers in the game, and the Giants have the financial resources to sign him to a massive extension, similar to what the Boston Red Sox did after trading for Garrett Crochet. The deal would be budget-friendly considering Peralta's track record and service time, making it a smart move for the Giants.
While Anderson can't pinpoint exactly where Peralta will land, he believes the Giants are a prime target due to their financial flexibility and need for a top-notch pitcher. Other contenders like the Yankees and Orioles could also make sense in a trade, but the Giants seem like the most likely destination.
The clock is ticking for the Giants, who must make a significant move in the coming weeks to close the gap with the Dodgers. With Peralta on their radar, they may have found the ace pitcher they need to take their team to the next level.
... giants trading for freddy peralta would be super costly lol they already got a ton of money invested in their payroll with players like buster posey and wilmer difo 
plus whats up with rafael devers? how did they end up losing him to the red sox? 
also i hope freddy peralta has better luck than garrett crochet... that guy got traded away in like 2 trades lol 
the Giants really gotta step up their pitching game ASAP! 15 million dollars is a pretty penny but if they can get someone like Freddy Peralta on board it could totally flip their season around 
I mean, who needs another middle reliever when you've got a superstar pitcher, right? 
I'm low-key hoping they make this trade happen so we can finally see some fireworks in SF 
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He's an absolute gem on the mound and I think he'd be perfect fit for San Francisco. Plus, with his contract expiring, it's like the Brewers are giving him away 
It gives me hope for the future of that team! Let's go Giants! 
and with their financial flexibility they could totally make it happen 
. They've got the dough to sign Peralta to a massive extension, but if they don't make a move soon, they'll be stuck in neutral 
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. Don't get me wrong, he's a solid piece, but I think the Giants need someone with more upside 
. Peralta is basically a can't-miss guy at this point 
. I mean, he's a top-notch pitcher who could totally help them close that gap with the Dodgers. They have the $$$ to make it happen and it would be a smart move on their part. Plus, it's not like they're breaking the bank or anything... they've got the financial flexibility to make it work 
. Are we valuing talent over character? Is it really about who can throw the hardest or make the most money? Or is it something deeper... like a team's identity, their culture, their values? The Giants may think they've found the answer with Freddy Peralta, but what does that say about what truly matters in this game we call baseball? 
Oh man, I'm literally shaking thinking about this... The Giants gotta do something about that rotation ASAP 
! They can't just sit back and watch those Dodgers win everything for another year. And Freddy Peralta is like the holy grail of free agents right now... if they can get him without breaking the bank, I'd say it's a no-brainer 
. But seriously, this is like the turning point for the Giants... if they don't make a move soon, they'll be stuck in neutral forever 
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I don't know if he's worth all that dough.
. And what's with these extension deals, anyway? It's like they think he's gonna stay healthy forever 
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. With their financial flexibility and desperation for a top-notch pitcher, they've got to make this happen ASAP 
But seriously, if the Giants can land him without breaking the bank, that'd be huge. I mean, we've seen what they're capable of with MadBum and Cuellar, but it's not the same as having an ace on their team. 
if they can snag peralta, itll be a huge boost for their rotation. ive heard rumors that brian sabean's already talked to milwaukee and theyre willing to part with peralta if they get the right offer. but its not just about throwin money at him, peralta needs stability and a team thats gonna ride or die with him. if the giants can offer that, id bet he'll be yours by the offseason 
I'm literally SOOOO down for this move!!! The Giants need that ace pitcher to compete with the Dodgers and with Freddy Peralta on their radar, I think we might see a major upgrade!