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Giants Welcome Matt Chapman; Boras Eyes Deals for Snell, Montgomery

With Chapman's signing, the Giants bolster their defense, while agent Scott Boras navigates a tense pitching market.

Matt Chapman and Bob Melvin, second from left, were together with the A’s, and are now reunited with the Giants.
Giants manager Bob Melvin, left, talks about new third baseman Matt Chapman at a news conference announcing his signing in Scottsdale, Ariz. The two spent five seasons together with the Oakland A’s.
Scott Boras, right, agent of new Giants infielder Matt Chapman, left, answers a question at a news conference announcing the third baseman’s signing Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz. 
New Giants infielder Matt Chapman, left, talks with his agent Scott Boras after a news conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., announcing Chapman’s signing.

Overview

  • The San Francisco Giants officially introduced Matt Chapman, a Platinum Glove third baseman, enhancing their defense significantly.
  • Scott Boras, Chapman's agent, is actively promoting his other clients, Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, amid a perceived pitching panic in MLB.
  • Chapman's contract includes opt-outs after the first two seasons, reflecting a trend towards short-term deals with flexibility.
  • The Giants' rotation remains uncertain, with potential gaps that Snell or Montgomery could fill, as the team has already exceeded $335 million in payroll commitments this offseason.
  • Chapman's signing is seen as a strategic move to bolster the Giants' competitiveness, with Boras suggesting that exceeding the luxury tax threshold could be good business if it draws more fans.