With the SF Giants seemingly unwilling to spend big on a free agent pitcher, president of baseball operations Buster Posey really only has one option to improve the starting rotation in a major way which could lead to a heartbreaking trade.
Giants chairman Greg Johnson has made it clear all along that the team plans to stay away from those risky nine-figure deals for free agent pitchers. That does not mean the Giants will not land an ace this winter, but it may very well mean they'd have to part with top prospect Bryce Eldridge to do so.