The San Francisco Giants — like other teams, it would appear — are struggling to find relief pitching help through the trade market ahead of Monday’s 4 p.m. ET non-waiver trade deadline.
So they’ve reportedly turned their attention to a potential lineup upgrade.
Hearing Giants (with fewer relievers on market) making late and strong push for Jay Bruce. Would be huge lineup boost. Had big series in SF.
— John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) August 1, 2016
Bruce is the best hitter available via trade. He’s batting .265 with 25 home runs and a National League-leading 80 RBI through Sunday.
Three of the Giants’ top contenders in the NL pennant race — the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals — all have scored more runs this season than San Francisco.
Addressing the bullpen certainly is the greater concern for the Giants before the deadline, but adding a bat of Bruce’s caliber would be a huge upgrade.
The Giants are legit World Series contenders and should be bold in their search of additions for the postseason.
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