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Potential San Francisco Giants Target Weighs in on Possible Trade
The San Francisco Giants have been linked to numerous players in rumors ahead of the trade deadline. With the recent DFA of Nick Ahmed, shortstop is a position of need with Marco Luciano still not ready to play the position at the big league level. One name that has continued to come up is Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette. With the Jays in town, Bichette was asked about his thoughts on a trade and The City.
Bichette has had a down year compared to his standards. Over the last three seasons, the 26-year-old has hit at least 20 home runs and collected at least 175 hits, with a combined OPS+ of 124. His season low in batting average over that span was .290.
2024 has been a different story. In 77 games so far, the righty has struggled at the plate. His power is significantly down, with a .322 slugging percentage this season after posting a .475 last year. He’s hit just four home runs so far with 16 doubles and 30 RBI. After having a 120 OPS+ last season, it has plummeted to 70. Yet, that’s what makes him a trade candidate.
Bichette has already had an IL stint in 2024 and even left the game early on Wednesday, which could be playing a part in his poor play. Not only that, but he is a free agent in 2026. With both him and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needing contracts soon, the team is likely to choose just one.
“It’s a great blend – it’s a newer park, but it’s got that feel of an older park, which is cool. Honestly, from watching on TV, I did not expect to enjoy it this much. I really like it a lot,” Bichette told the San Francisco Chronicle when asked about Oracle Park.
When asked about a trade, Bichette didn’t go into detail.
“I think it’s natural in the situation that my team is in right now to think that’s a possibility. But at the end of the day, I have a lot of things myself I need to figure out. That’s just my focus right now,” he said.
The shortstop naturally kept it vague. But what he did say is that no matter what team he’s playing for, it won’t change who he is.
“But, you know, any situation I’m put into, I’m going to continue to go out there and work hard wherever I am. Wherever that is, I’ll be happy to do that,” explained Bichette.
Bichette will continue to be the main name linked with the Giants as long as the team has struggles at shortstop. Whether it’s the injuries that explain his poor play or if he is a change of scenery candidate, he still makes a lot of sense for a team that has been looking for a star shortstop since missing out on Carlos Correa.
San Francisco was bustling on Saturday with both locals and out-of-town visitors celebrating Valentine’s Day. Couples, families, and friends could be seen strolling down the Embarcadero, stopping at the many markets, stands, and restaurants along the way.
While many people made holiday reservations at restaurants, there were plenty of other ways to celebrate too, including lots of free activities.
“It’s exciting, fun for a Valentine’s Day, and different,” said Walter Paulson of San Francisco, who said he has been to four of these pillow fights.
At the Embarcadero Plaza, hundreds of people got together to take part in the annual free pillow fight tradition. This year, participants were instructed to bring only synthetic pillows, no pillows stuffed with feathers.
San Francisco residents Allie McAndrews and Lilly Datnow were among the group of friends organizing the pillow fight.
McAndrews explained that while the San Francisco Valentine’s pillow fight had been going on for more than 20 years, the tradition hit a lull during the pandemic. She and her friend went to the fight last year and thought it was “the best thing,” but it was in need of some more organizing and publicity. McAndrews and her friend took it upon themselves to get the word out about the event this year, and to lead the group in stretches and activities (such as screaming into your pillow).
Many people showed up to the pillow fight wearing costumes. Some veterans of the pillow fight opted to wear goggles as eye protection.
Around San Francisco, couples could be seen walking hand in hand and dining at restaurants.
Others were out in search of their special someone, like those attending BART’s annual Valentraine speed-dating event, where passengers looking for love hopped aboard in the Mission District and rode the train to Millbrae and back.
At Pier 7, people could get their photos taken for free in the giant photo frame art installation on the waterfront, courtesy of the Port of San Francisco and Big Art Loop.
“Cause we’re in love with San Francisco, and it’s Valentine’s Day, and we just wanted to give back,” explained Annabelle Lee with Big Art Loop, which is the group working to install 100 public art sculptures in San Francisco.
Many out-of-town visitors said they enjoyed the Valentine’s energy in San Francisco.
“Yeah, it’s nice to be in the city. I love coming out to the city, it’s a beautiful city,” said Pinne Chao of Stockton.
A shooting on Polk Street injured a man early Saturday morning, San Francisco police said.
Around 1:42 a.m., officers received a report of a shooting on the 1200 block of Polk Street, near Sutter Street.
Police said they found a man at the scene who had been shot at least once. He was taken to the hospital and his condition is not known, police said.
There was no information about the shooter or shooters.
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