Giants GM says team is all-in on Lester; decision could drag into Wednesday
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San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean wants one free agent, and one free agent only, on the first day of the winter meetings.
Lester only player #sfgiants engaged in for now. No Headley, no Melky. All focus on Lester, according to Sabean.
— John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) December 9, 2014
Sabean told reporters Monday night, "right now, it's all about (Jon) Lester."
The lefty is expected to make his decision no later than Tuesday, and contract talks appear to be reaching a boiling point. However, the baseball world could be waiting for his decision a bit longer:
Source: Lester decision could drag into Wednesday. Ownership involvement slowing things down for multiple teams
— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) December 9, 2014
The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox are also possible destinations for the two-time World Series champion.
There's widespread speculation the team willing to step up and give Lester a seven-year deal will land the highly-coveted hurler.