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Rumors and speculation surrounding the SF Giants

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Michael A. Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game Two of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Giants trade target: Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor

Giants closer candidate: Veteran free-agent Brandon Kintzler

Giants free agency: Three power hitters to target this offseason

San Francisco Giants free-agent target: Speedy outfielder Jarrod Dyson

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Billy Hamilton #9 of the Atlanta Braves singles in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at SunTrust Park on September 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Three free-agent outfielders to avoid this offseason

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 30: Shelby Miller #19 of the Texas Rangers throws against the Kansas City Royals in the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 30, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Three sleeper free-agent starting pitcher targets

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Washington Nationals singles against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game One of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

World Series: Asdrubal Cabrera could be a fit for the San Francisco Giants

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Dellin Betances #68 of the New York Yankees pitches in the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics during the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants closer candidate: Yankees All-Star Dellin Betances

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 12: Shogo Akiyama #55 of Japan celebrates after returning to home base by a RBI grounder by Sho Nakata #13 of Japan in the first inning during the international friendly match between Japan and Netherlands at the Tokyo Dome on November 12, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Is Shogo Akiyama a potential free-agent target?

DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 03: Pitcher Hector Rondon #30 of the Houston Astros throws in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 03, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants closer candidate: Hector Rondon

Steve Cishek. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants closer candidate: Steve Cishek

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Marcell Ozuna #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals in his second at bat of the first inning against the Atlanta Braves in game five of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 09, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Marcell Ozuna is not a good fit in free agency

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 30: Brandon Belt #9 of the San Francisco Giants singles in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Exploring a Brandon Belt-for-Danny Duffy trade

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 31: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at SunTrust Park on August 31, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Dallas Keuchel would bolster starting rotation

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in game five of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Is Gerrit Cole a legitimate free-agent target?

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 04: Ivan Nova #46 of the Chicago White Sox pitches against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning at Progressive Field on September 4, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Ivan Nova could be a useful workhorse

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 12: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox runs the bases on his solo home run in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on August 12, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

J.D. Martinez would transform the San Francisco Giants offense

Drew Smyly. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Drew Smyly is a potential buy-low target

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 09: Hunter Pence #24 of the Texas Rangers celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on August 09, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Hunter Pence reunion worth exploring?

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 10: Outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugoh #25 of Japan at bat in the fifth inning during the international friendly match between Japan and Mexico at the Tokyo Dome on November 10, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Is Yoshitomo Tsutsugo a potential target?

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Potential free-agent targets to improve infield depth

Yasiel Puig is rumored to be close to signing with the SF Giants. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants free agency: Is Yasiel Puig a potential target?

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 07: Arodys Vizcaino #38 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Three of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Arodys Vizcaino is the perfect free-agent target

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 25: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Minute Maid Park on June 25, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants linked to pending free agent Gerrit Cole

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 18: Zack Godley #52 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a first inning pitch against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on May 18, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Is Zack Godley worth a waiver claim?

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 09: Will Smith #13 of the San Francisco Giants participates in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field on July 09, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Five predictions for the MLB trade deadline

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park on April 26, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Astros showing interest in Madison Bumgarner

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Brian Goodwin #18 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim runs to first base after hitting a triple during the ninth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants targeting Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin?