With free agent first baseman Pete Alonso's future with the New York Mets uncertain at this point, could this NL West team be the ideal fit for the slugger if New York opts to move on? On Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the Alonso is "on the radar" of the San Francisco Giants. After signing All-Star shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year deal earlier this offseason, the Giants are looking to add another big bat to their lineup and contend in a tight NL West.

The San Francisco Giants have struck out with a couple of pitching targets this offseason, but they may still be willing to go all in on improving the offense. Former New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso entered free agency this offseason as one of the top players available, but his market has been fairly silent so far.

Burnes' contract provides a combination of immense financial security and personal comfort for him while adding an ace to a roster that is ready to compete.

The Arizona Diamondbacks were recently able to sign pitcher Corbin Burnes, and it turns out they had a lot of competition for him this offseason. There were three other teams making strong overtures for the pitcher, per USA Today. The Giants and Blue Jays reportedly offered more money to him in a proposed contract, but tax issues played a role in his desire to sign with Arizona.

Buster Posey got his shortstop. Right-hander Corbin Burnes has agreed on a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the largest contract in franchise history, according to multiple reports. Now, if the Giants are to upgrade their starting rotation this offseason, they will have to fall back on their contingency plans. San Francisco had reportedly been a favorite to sign Burnes, who grew up in Bakersfield and attended Saint Mary's College in Moraga.

Buster Posey got his shortstop. Right-hander Corbin Burnes has agreed on a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the largest contract in franchise history, according to multiple reports. Now, if the Giants are to upgrade their starting rotation this offseason, they will have to fall back on their contingency plans. San Francisco had reportedly been a favorite to sign Burnes, who grew up in Bakersfield and attended Saint Mary's College in Moraga.

The San Francisco Giants are hoping that Buster Posey taking over the front office as president of baseball operations will help return the team to the level of prominence they were at when he was part of the squad. The star catcher helped the franchise to three World Series victories during his playing days. Since he retired as a player, things haven't been quite the same on the field for the Giants. Looking to change those fortunes, San Francisco made a huge splash in free agency, agreeing to a deal with shortstop Willy Adames.

The San Francisco Giants have an ace to replace. Blake Snell's one year in San Francisco will always be a fascinating footnote in his excellent career. Now that Snell has gone to LA, there's a hole in the rotation next to Logan Webb's name at the top of the roster.

The San Francisco Giants' interest in Corbin Burnes is well-reported, with most insiders considering them the place where the right-hander will land. Burnes, the best player remaining available on the free agency market, would cap off a perfect offseason for the Giants. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Burnes is looking to be paid like one of the top pitchers in baseball history. "According to sources, Burnes is seeking a deal worth at least $245 million, which would match the seven-year, $245 million deal Stephen Strasburg signed in December 2019 as the third-highest guaranteed contract in history for a starting pitcher."

Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt are among the most recognized and well-liked players in recent San Francisco Giants history. The pair combined to help San Francisco win world titles in 2012 and 2014. Crawford recently announced his retirement in November and will be honored in April. At Oracle Park, one of the best moments is when a Giants player hits a “splash hit,” which is a home run into McCovey Cove, which is behind the right-field seats.

The San Francisco Giants reportedly have an offer on the table for free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes, but the team won't be waiting around forever.

The San Francisco Giants have already made a big splash this offseason, having signed star shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract earlier this month. There are still plenty of star players out on the free agent market. San Francisco could use some pitching to help boost their rotation. On Christmas Day, Larry Krueger of KNBR made a bold prediction, saying that the Giants could not only sign Corbin Burnes, but also right-hander Roki Sasaki.

The San Francisco Giants are pulling out all the stops this offseason, and honestly, it's about time. With a seven-year, $182 million deal, Adames is now the highest-paid player in franchise history. When you look at his performance, Adames is coming off a season with the Milwaukee Brewers where he crushed 32 home runs. At just 29 years old, he's bringing that kind of power to Oracle Park, where the Giants have been a little too quiet offensively.

Free agent right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes continues to be the most coveted player on the market. While San Francisco has made an offer, sources suggest the Giants are growing impatient, leading them to explore other free-agent options to bolster their roster. If the Giants manage to secure the Cy Young Award winner, it could significantly bolster their roster and position them as a stronger contender compared to last season. This would make it the third-highest guaranteed contract in history for a starting pitcher.

The San Francisco Giants continue through the offseason knowing there's still a strong need to add to the starting rotation. Of course, some names are more desirable than others, and it still feels like the Giants could have one more huge splash in them as Buster Posey tries to get back to contention rapidly coming off seven missed postseasons in the last eight years. For San Francisco to be successful in 2025, run limitation through a solid rotation is going to be key. Ranking No. 22 in the league last season in ERA among starters, an upgrade from the departed Blake Snell would be key in jumpstarting things.

The San Francisco Giants landed one of the top free agents available earlier this month when they signed star shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract. Zachary Rotman of FanSided listed San Francisco as a potential landing spot for slugger Pete Alonso, assuming that the Giants are unable to sign Corbin Burnes.

Ehire Adrianza, a member of the San Francisco Giants' 2014 World Series team, announced his retirement on Instagram earlier this week. Brandon Belt, who was one of the stars of that championship team, announced his retirement last month.

Reports have indicated that the San Francisco Giants are open to moving Lamonte Wade Jr. The Giants have been linked to a few first basemen on the market, but many of the top options available are on new teams already. There are still a few sneaky options available, including Josh Bell. Wade is a better player than Bell at this stage of their careers, but if San Francisco doesn't want to re-sign Wade next winter, moving him now would be the logical thing to do.

The San Francisco Giants are still seeking starting pitching, but according to a report this week, they may still have a shot at reeling in the most sought after player still available in Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki. By all accounts, the Giants pursuit of Corbin Burnes is very real and still has a great shot at ending in a signing, but Sasaki was not someone San Francisco was looked at as having a great chance to land.

The first offseason with Buster Posey as president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants has already been a successful one. It will take more than one winter, but there are things that can be done to move the franchise closer to that level. Here are three Christmas wishes the franchise should have this holiday season to continue moving up the standings. The Giants have a bonafide workhorse atop their rotation in Logan Webb.