Hot Stove Update: Giants Don't Sign Nick Markakis

Pretty much everyone agrees the Giants biggest need in the Hot Stove League is an OF who is either a clear upgrade or at least a stabilizing factor.  Check off another available one who won't be coming here.  The Greek God of Plate Discipline, Nick Markakis, reportedly took less money and years than he was offered elsewhere to re-up with his old team, the Braves, for 1 year/$4 M with a $2 M buyout of a $6 M option for 2020.  Markakis was never the ideal fit for the Giants which would be a RH batter expected to hit 30 HR's while he is a LH batter whose modest power would likely disappear in Oracle Park.  He is, however, extremely durable with at least 670 PA's in his last 6 seasons and 11 out of his 13 MLB seasons.  He also keeps the line moving while reliably walking over 10% of his PA's and striking out in less than 15%.  He's exactly what the Braves need to hold down a position while more of their prospects mature.  Meanwhile the Giants offseason drags on.  Assuming they are out on Bryce Harper and AJ Pollock, at some point they are probably just as well off to hope for breakouts from the guys they have, as Alex P put it.