Take a deep breath, Giants fans.

Despite the numerous links to San Francisco this offseason, the Giants don't expect to meet the hefty price tag needed to sign Japanese star right-hander Tatsuya Imai , The Athletic's Andrew Baggarly reported in a piece published Monday , citing a league source familiar with the team's plans.

"According to club sources, because of a number of financial considerations, the Giants do not anticipate making the nine-figure investment required to sign Imai — or any of the other top pitchers on the free-agent market. Instead, the club is focusing on more modestly priced alternatives," Baggarly wrote.

Per Baggarly, the Giants, having committed significant cash to shortstop Willy Adames and Rafael Devers last season, instead, intend to sign "at least

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