Here we go again. Another winter, another report that the San Francisco Giants have “checked in on” a big-name player — and another moment where Los Angeles Dodgers fans are supposed to pretend this might actually lead somewhere.
Because nothing says serious contender like a team that has limited its involvement with marquee free agents suddenly flirting with a former MVP who’s represented by Scott Boras and projected to command upwards of $180 million. That’s not a rumor — that’s comedy.
Let’s call this what it is: San Francisco kicking the tires, taking a screenshot, and then slowly backing away from the price tag.