San Francisco Giants

The other teams that paid luxury taxes for this past season include the Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, Dodgers and Cubs.

KNBR’s baseball guru Marty Lurie joined Larry Krueger on the Krueg Show podcast Friday afternoon, and said the former Giants outfielder and recent World Series standout would be an ideal fit.

Hot Stove Season is upon us, and who better to hear talk Giants baseball than Marty Lurie and Larry Krueger.

San Francisco Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman thinks the Giants need to add another bat for depth purposes, and wouldn’t be surprised if Bobby Evans tries to make another signing at a reasonable price.

The Giants might not be in the market to sign any more big name players, but that doesn’t mean Bobby Evans isn’t trying to create as much competition as possible for roster spots.

Buster Posey’s production took a hit during the second half of last season, something that lead many to argue that his defensive duties as a catcher are starting to take their toll on the offensive production of the 30-year-old.

While general manager Bobby Evans mentioned that the Giants will be looking for a handful of non-roster invitees to compete for spots in the bullpen, Jon Heyman of MLB Network illuminated another area where the Giants are looking to make additions.

Giants ace Madison Bumgarner is in line for a huge contract extension, but may have to wait until at least next offseason.

Giants general manager Bobby Evans implied during new closer Mark Melancon’s press conference, that any other additions to the San Francisco bullpen are likely to be non-roster invitees.

While another splash might not be on the horizon, San Francisco is still looking to add depth to a lineup that finished 19th in runs scored and 28th in home runs last season. Former Colorado Rockies slugger Mark Reynolds is one of the players have taken a look at to further that end, according to Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area.