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San Francisco Giants free agency predictions: Agree or disagree?

By Joel Reuter
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 03: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at SunTrust Park on August 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 03: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at SunTrust Park on August 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JULY 17: Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring during the 5th inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on July 17, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JULY 17: Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring during the 5th inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on July 17, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Alex Gordon

Reiter wrote: “Gordon quite easily had his best OPS since his last All-Star season, 2015, and he remains a strong outfielder, if no longer a Gold Glover. Giants left fielders combined to bat .218 this season, with a .672 OPS. They need help.”

This is likely a moot point.

Gordon, 35, has spent his entire 13-year career with the Kansas City Royals, and while his $23 million option is certain to be bought out for $4 million, he’s a lock to be back in a Royals uniform next season at a discounted rate if he wants to keep playing.

If the Giants are going to add an outfielder this offseason, it’s going to be a power bat who can slot into a run production role and occupy a corner spot opposite Mike Yastrzemski.

Gordon hit 13 home runs in 633 plate appearances last season and he hasn’t reached the 20-homer mark since 2013.

This one just doesn’t make much sense.

Verdict: Disagree

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As for the San Francisco Giants own free agents, Madison Bumgarner claimed the No. 7 spot and the Atlanta Braves were identified as his best fit, while Will Smith checked in at No. 16 and was linked to the Washington Nationals.

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