The San Francisco Giants emerged as a probable destination for Tatsuya Imai, as a move to the Los Angeles Dodgers is no longer on the cards. But judging by recent reports, the Giants are not willing to pursue the Japanese free agent either. The 28-year-old pitcher understandably desires a premium long-term contract. However, the Giants’ front office, headed by Buster Posey, is allegedly not willing to hand out a nine-figure deal.

As per Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle, Zac Gallen has become their primary target in the free agent market for starting pitchers. Slusser confirmed that the two parties are currently having discussions over a deal. She feels the San Francisco Giants don’t require an elite starter with Logan Webb and Robbie Ray at the top of their rotation. So, with

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