The San Francisco Giants declined to pick up Evan Longoria's $13 million club option today, releasing the long-time Giants third baseman into true free agency. Longoria had been with the SF Giants since the previous front office traded for the five years left on his contract prior to the 2018 season. It's still possible that the Giants and Longoria reunite, but this decision was essentially saying that the Giants didn't think he was worth an extra $8 million. If the SF Giants bring him back, which is questionable, it'd likely be for a salary in the $2-3 million range.
Qualifying offer decisions are also due today. The San Francisco Giants had until 2 PM to decide whether to extend qualifying offers to their eligible free agents. Carlos Rodón was a slam dunk to receive the offer, with Joc Pederson lurking as a possibility as well. Once the Giants extending qualifying offers, which amount to one-year deals that are worth $19.65 million this year, those players who received it have 10 days to decide whether or not to accept. Then, if they sign elsewhere, the Giants would receive Draft compensation.
Farhan Zaidi met with reporters as the GM meetings. He discussed numerous topics, and also offered insight into the Giants' plans with LaMonte Wade Jr. Zaidi said that the SF Giants do intend to bring back Wade by offering him a contract ahead of next week's tender deadline. Wade is projected at a very modest salary of about $1.4 million, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
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