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www.benkaspick.comTen days ago, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the San Francisco Giants were “aggressively pursuing” a second baseman, naming Nico Hoerner and Brendan Donovan as trade targets. Ten days later, nothing has happened—and spring training is right around the corner.
So what’s actually going on?
In this episode of Giants Baseball with Ben Kaspick, Ben digs into the report, explains why Passan’s word matters, and breaks down the three most realistic second base options for the Giants: Hoerner (Cubs), Donovan (Cardinals), and C.J. Abrams (Nationals).
He looks at:
—Why the Giants’ interest in second base makes perfect sense
—How Hoerner’s elite defense, speed, and Bay Area ties factor into the conversation
—Why Donovan’s on-base skills, versatility, and likely acquisition cost could make him the best fit
—How Abrams’ youth, power/speed combo, and team control change the calculus
—Contract status, years of control, defensive metrics, platoon splits, and realistic trade availability
—What recent MLB trades (including MacKenzie Gore and Freddy Peralta) say about where the market is headed
Ben also explains why the lack of immediate action doesn’t mean the Giants are done, why timing shouldn't matter too much, and which move he ultimately expects the front office to make.
As always, this is independent, ad-free Giants analysis, grounded in data and roster context—not agent-driven speculation.
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