Hot Stove Update: Marlins Sign Closer KIntzler

I'm not actually sure if I should call Brandon Kintzler a Closer or not.  He hasn't closed many games since 2017, but he did record 46 Saves in 2016 and 2017 with the Twins and Nationals, so he definitely has experience in the role.  He also seemed to be one of the better options on this year's FA market for teams in need of a Closer.  The Giants would seem to be one of those teams in need of a Closer and Kintzler turned out to be quite affordable at 1 yr/$3 M with a $4 M option for 2021 with a $250 K buyout.  Kintzler was coming off a down year in 2018 but posted an ERA of 2.68 for the Cubs last season.  He's never been a classic strike out Closer but gets it done with a low walk rate and a GB% of 54.7(career 56.1%). So why weren't the Giants more interested?  It may be due to his high hard-hit rate(although he also had a low average exit velocity.  Not sure how those two things are possible in the same pitcher, but OK).  His FIP(3.56) and xFIP(4.06) were not as rosy as his ERA.

So, who do the Giants have lined up to be Closer in 2020?  I took a peek at their Depth Chart on sfgiants.com.  There is no Closer listed.  I'll let you look at the Reliever chart and see if you seen any promising candidates:

Tony Watson(L)
Trevor Gott(coming off injury)
Reyes Moronta(coming off injury)
Shaun Anderson
Wandy(Not Wily) Peralta(L)
Sam Coonrod
Tyler Rogers
Jandel Gustave
Dany Jimenez
Andrew Suarez(L)
Conner Menez(L)
Melvin Adon
Burch Smith
Sam Selman(L)
Enderson Franco

There has also been talk of Kevin Gausman or Drew Smyly filling the role, but they seem penciled in as SP's for now.  There are also a few names on the AAA roster to serve as depth, but it's unlikely any of them will close out any MLB games in 2020:  Tyler Cyr, Jake Jewell, Trey McNutt, Sam Moll(L), Trevor Oaks, Tyson Ross, Sam Wolff.

Although there has been zero buzz around the Hot Stove about the Giants looking for a Closer, it sure seems like they should be, even if it's for a guy like Kintzler they might look to flip at the deadline.  Here is a list from MLBTR of FA relievers who have some semblance of closing experience(age in parentheses):

Cody Allen(31)
Greg Holland(34)
Jeremy Jeffress(32)
Addison Reed(31)
Fernando Rodney(43)
Pedro Strop(35)
Arodys Vizcaino(29).

All of these guys are looking to bounce back from something and all are significantly higher risk than Brandon Kintzler, but that also might put them in Farhan's price range.