San Francisco Giants

Amidst recent reports that the Giants are interested in pursuing a deal for their former beloved third baseman, Pablo Sandoval, here’s a list of the current available free-agent options at third base for the Giants heading into 2017.

Though rumored to be leaning toward retirement, former Giants free agent reliever Javier Lopez, 39, is reportedly looking to play in 2017 assuming he finds an ‘acceptable fit.’

KNBR’s Marty Lurie joined Larry Kruger on the Krug Show podcast Tuesday, and said that should the Giants secure a big-name closer, they should also target a former A’s reliever for their setup role.

Free agent Sergio Romo joined MLB Network radio on Tuesday and hinted that the San Francisco Giants have yet to reach out to him, adding that he is excited at the prospect of playing elsewhere.

Mike Krukow joined the Murph and Mac Show on Tuesday morning and explained why he believes the San Francisco Giants are waiting to make a splash signing.

Though Yoenis Cespedes is the biggest name on the open market, trading for J.D. Martinez is probably the best overall option for the Giants to fill their vacancy in left field

Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper joined the Murph and Mac Show on Wednesday morning and said that he expects San Francisco to be somewhat turned off by Chapman’s off the field issues.

The Giants will have plenty of money once again this offseason as they look to make the same type of big-name signings that brought Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija to the Bay Area. The Audible’s Kevin Frandsen is all for big signings but cautions the Giants have some simple needs to take care of that are just as important.

The Giants signed three prospects to minor league deals on Monday, including one who saw major league action with the Royals this season.

Former Giants batboy Darren Baker has become a pretty good baseball player in his own right, and has signed on to play for the Cal Bears next season.