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Bob Melvin Says Giants Want to Sign 'Big Time Star Player' in FA amid Ohtani Rumors

The San Francisco Giants have their sights set on reeling in a big fish this winter amid rumors linking the club to free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani.

"San Francisco is a star power town. Our front office understands that. Ownership understands that. It's something they've been trying to do here. Last year they made some big offers to a couple of guys and it didn't come to fruition," Giants manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday during an appearance on MLB Network.

"... It's a town that really wants to identify with a big-time star player, and that's what we're looking to do right now.