SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants were careful about their phrasing last year, repeatedly saying there was “no mandate” to dip under the tax line, but that it would be preferred.
Ultimately, they did, with then-GM Bobby Evans shedding salary in-season to reset the organization’s penalties and set the Giants up for future runs at marquee free agents. Evans is no longer around, but as the Giants discuss Bryce Harper, that work could come in handy.
It’s unclear what Harper is looking for at this point, and unclear if the Giants will ever get to the point of making an offer.