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Like the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, whose visual identity seems to be in a state of perpetual crisis, the San Francisco Giants seem to be searching for their own sporting identity. Unless things turn around, they'll miss the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. They're having trouble attracting big names on the free agent market, and the collective seems to be stagnating. So it's through transactions that they're trying to improve. The acquisition of Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox is the perfect example.
For the 2026 season, the Giants have only two confirmed starters, Logan Webb and Robbie Ray. The idea of trading for a pitcher in the off-season is anything but far-fetched, and Sonny Gray's name has been linked to the Bay Area team.
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A reliable veteran
With all due respect to the athlete, Sonny Gray is not the type of pitcher who will go to the Hall of Fame. However, he can contribute greatly to the success of the team he plays for. The 35-year-old Gray finished second to none other than Gerrit Cole in the balloting for the Cy Young Trophy in 2023.
The St. Louis Cardinals'three-year, $75 million contract has one year remaining. However, he is due $35 million next season, which could dampen the interest of some teams. What's more, the team that owns his services has an option for 2027 at $30 million or a buyout at $5 million. That's a lot of money for an athlete who will be 36 in November and who, for all his talent, isn't on the same level as Kershaw, Scherzer or Verlander.
Since the Cards have made no secret of their desire to part with him, bringing him back to the West Coast makes perfect sense. After all, he began his career in Oakland and played under current Giants manager Bob Melvin. This could undeniably weigh in the balance this winter for the man who doesn't necessarily want to be traded.
Twins debacle linked to his departure from Minnesota?
It's amazing to think, but the Twins have gone from a club playing October baseball not even two years ago to a club in reconstruction.
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For Joe Ryan, a former teammate of Gray's, letting the veteran go was the team's biggest mistake since he joined the organization. After spending two seasons in Minnesota, Gray wanted to stay, but that wasn't the case. The way things are going over there, let's just say his presence on the mound wouldn't have hurt!
After all, as Sartre said: We are the sum of our choices!
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