In what has been a quiet MLB Winter Meetings for the Giants, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Bay Area reported on Wednesday that the team is continuing it’s interest in reuniting with free agents Eduardo Nunez and Nick Hundley.
On some former Giants, front office has kept in touch with Eduardo Nunez, but a lot of teams are in on him. Giants also remain interested in bringing Hundley back.
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) December 13, 2017
Over parts of two seasons with the Giants, Nunez batted .293 with eight home runs and 31 stolen bases. Nunez was traded to San Francisco in 2016 after three years with the Minnesota Twins and played a role in propelling the Giants to the Wild Card game.
Following his emotional mid-game trade to the Boston Red Sox this July, Nunez strained his right knee in his first at bat of the postseason, adding another chapter into what’s been an injury-riddled career.
Regardless, the Giants aren’t the only team interested in signing Nunez, as Jon Heyman reported on Wednesday, and this could potentially increase the price for the third baseman.
red sox, blue jays and possibly yankees are among teams in play for eduardo nunez
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 13, 2017
As for Hundley, the backup catcher played 101 games for the Giants last season, batting .244 with nine home runs. In a year where the Giants experienced one of their worst records in over 30 years, Hundley’s clubhouse leadership and positive mindset helped keep the Giants afloat.
Although his doesn’t present an expensive option as a backup catcher, Hundley’s success in San Francisco could attract other interested parties, who are prepared to offer the catcher more than the Giants can afford.
Giants are “actively pursuing” Nick Hundley and hope to re-sign him soon.
— Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) December 13, 2017
Giants have had discussions with Nick Hundley, hope to wrap that deal up soon. He got a ton of at-bats last year, was very popular in clubhouse.
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) December 13, 2017