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an Francisco Giants fans are feeling frustrated as their team fails to make significant moves in free agency. Despite initial hope under Buster Posey's leadership, the team hasn't pursued big-ticket players since signing Willy Adames. The latest blow came when Corbin Burnes surprisingly signed with division rivals Arizona Diamondbacks, a move that could shake up the National League hierarchy.

    The Giants' inability to land marquee players may be due to their ownership's money being tied up in the Mission Rock project, a 28-acre development across McCovey Cove. The real estate market has taken a hit, and mid-tier condo prices have dropped significantly. This has left the team with limited funds to spend on free agents.

    The Giants were reportedly willing to go over $200 million for Burnes but couldn't meet his demand for an opt-out clause. His agent, Scott Boras, found a more accommodating team in the Diamondbacks. Fans are now questioning the team's cautious spending approach, especially given the dominance of division rivals like the Dodgers and Padres.

    To bounce back, the Giants could consider making a big splash by trading for Dylan Cease or Roki Sasaki. Cease, who finished fourth in NL Cy Young voting last season, is worth the investment, while Sasaki's desire for a chill team environment makes the Giants an attractive fit. Alternatively, they could try to steal Jack Flaherty from the Dodgers, who had a 3.17 ERA and 194 strikeouts last season but got priced out of their rotation.