Why Alex Bregman's Cubs deal is good news for Giants offseason plans

Matt Sullivan

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The San Francisco Giants this offseason had the goal of adding to their starting rotation and upgrading their outfield, if possible, and adding a new second baseman.

While they've addressed their rotation with the additions of Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser, the Giants are still scouring the market for the right infield addition.

Fortunately, as a consequence of the Alex Bregman Chicago Cubs deal, the market for infielders, according to MLB insider Jon Morosi, is expected to heat up.

Giants get good news amid Bregman-Cubs deal

"Alex Bregman to the Cubs has a number of implications," Morosi writes. "Shaw or Hoerner being in play could jolt what's become a sleepy Brendan Donovan trade market. The Giants and Mariners are among the teams that have spoken with the Cardinals on Donovan."

Thanks to Bregman signing with the Cubs on a huge $175 million, five-year deal, the Giants now have a better chance to trade for an infielder this winter.

Brendan Donovan trade talks had ground to a screeching halt recently, and while the St. Louis Cardinals weren't shutting down talks, the traction previously gained by the Giants was lost.

But now, with Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner potentially becoming trade candidates, the trade market for infielders might pick back up.

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And for the Giants, who were one of two teams showing the most interest in Donovan, this is some very welcome news.

The top second baseman on the trade market now that Ketel Marte isn't an option, Donovan is sure to draw serious interest from the Giants, Seattle Mariners, and now the Boston Red Sox since they lost out on Bregman.

For Buster Posey and the Giants, this trade market picking up is good news. While things have quieted down for a few weeks, this Bregman contract should provide the necessary spark to heat the stove back up.

Whether it's one of the now-expendable Cubs infielders or Donovan, the Giants might be getting a lot closer to a new infield addition this winter thanks to Bregman's deal.

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