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Update (3:08 p.m.): The Giants and Marlins are "closing in" on a trade that would bring Casey McGehee to San Francisco, according to the Miami Sun Sentinel.
Minor league pitching would reportedly go back to the Marlins.
Hearing #Marlins and #Giants closing in on Casey McGehee deal. Marlins likely to get back minor league pitching.
— Juan C. Rodriguez (@JCRMarlinsbeat) December 19, 2014
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In their pursuit of an everyday third baseman, the Giants have turned their attention to Marlins third baseman Casey McGehee.
The two clubs are talking about a deal that would bring McGehee to San Francisco, according to Fox Sports.
Names being discussed in the deal are reliever Hunter Strickland and infielder Matt Duffy.
Source: #SFGiants talking to #Marlins about 3B Casey McGehee. Hunter Strickland, Matt Duffy among SF players under discussion.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 19, 2014
The 32-year-old McGehee hit .287 with 29 doubles, four home runs and 76 RBI in 2014 for the Marlins.
McGehee is arbitration-eligible and according to MLb Trade Rumors' projections, is expected to make $3.5 million in 2015.
