The San Francisco Giants have been rather quiet in this very alive off-season. Although it might frustrate baseball fans, much of the offseason is still left, so they do have some time on their hands. As far as their interests go, the team seems to be interested in San Diego Padres free agent Ha-Seong Kim, the Gold Glove shortstop. But it’s not an easy decision, because even if they get Kim now, he won’t be able to fill in the position right away. Seong Kim had undergone surgery to repair a tear in the labrum of his shoulder just in October.

While the timetable of when he is making a return is still in the works and uncertain, Seong Kim is much more likely to miss out on the early part of the season or possibly the first half. What makes getting him more appealing is that he didn’t get any qualifying offer from the Padres, meaning this deal won’t cost the Giants a draft pick. But Buster Posey has stated openly that he needs a shortstop. The injury had them at a standstill; however, their 32-year-old star, Matt Champan, has come to the team’s rescue—he is ready to fill in!

Matt Chapman’s bold offer to his team

Matt Chapman is stepping up to the plate in more ways than one. Given that the Ha-Seong Kim deal is hanging by a thread, he offered to help. Chapman has talked to the team and mentioned that he is ready to temporarily move to shortstop until Kim gets healthy and returns. Now, this is a huge deal to say—a team-first player is hard to find and is one big reason the Giants signed him. “Chapman’s team-first approach is one reason the Giants signed him to a six-year, $151 million extension in September,” Ken Rosenthal reported.

This move, though, isn’t a small ask, given Matt Chapman hasn’t played shortstop since 2021. He logged just ten innings, but yet, with his college-level experience and defensive skills, he might hold the fort with greatness. So, if the team agrees: once Kim is back, a left side of the infield with Matt Chapman and Kim—easily one of MLB’s best defensive partnerships.

This could easily solidify the San Francisco Giants’ status as serious contenders in a game. Matt Chapman’s readiness truly cements his reputation as a team player and a leader. But in case the team isn’t ready for Chapman to leave his role, they have another name they can sign for shortstop.

Can Willy Adames be the missing piece for San Francisco?

If signing Ha-Seong Kim seems too much of a risk and taking in Matt Chapman for a demanding role isn’t feasible, they can go for Willy Adames. He is not a backup plan, but a legit option—the perfect long-term investment that the team could look out for. Adames is bringing power to the lineup, which is the No. 1 priority for any shortstop. In the last three seasons, he hit 30+ home runs, a testament to the power of his bat.

But Adames, too, has his flaws; his strikeout numbers are rather high. Plus, Oracle Park’s pitcher-friendly dimensions might cap his power down a little. However, he makes it up with his consistency and his defensive skills. Moreover, Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report estimated that Adames would land a deal with the San Francisco Giants for $150 million. Now, some might gasp, but that seems like a reasonable ask for someone who is ranked at the top of the shortstop list in the league.

And it makes sense for the team—they get a reliable player. With the winter meetings just around the corner, it’s time for Buster Posey to break into some moves and show he means business. That he is here to shake things up for the team. What do you think the San Francisco Giants will do—sign Ha-Seong Kim, put Matt Chapman on a new deal, or go for Willy Adames? Let us know below.