is one hurdle, and it's significant: Moustakas received the qualifying offer from the Kansas City Royals, meaning any club that signs him will forfeit draft-pick compensation.

Still, the Giants have indicated they're not interested in a rebuild and instead want to contend with their current core.

If so, they need proven bats, and Moustakas fits the bill.

CF Lorenzo Cain: San Francisco Giants

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In addition to their power void, the Giants have serious concerns in the outfield.

Left field was a black hole last season, and center fielder Denard Span and right fielder Hunter Pence both suffered through offensive and defensive declines. Pence is 34 years old and Span is 33, which doesn't scream comeback.

That explains San Francisco's interest in Stanton, and it makes Lorenzo Cain an enticing Planit's imperative for Boston to fire back.

Hosmer will probably be overpaid in this market, and could easily command nine figures. He's also a four-time Gold Glove winner at first base and noted clubhouse leader coming off a season in which he set career highs in hits (192), average (.318) and OPS (.882).

Boston has won two straight AL East titles but failed each time to advance past the division series. It needs an offensive boost and has a glaring need at first base. Heyman was among the most recent to report the Red Sox's continued interest.

LF/RF J.D. Martinez: Boston Red Sox

The Sox might also pursue another of the winter's top free agents: outfielder J.D. Martinez.

Boston finished last the AL in home runs last season, while Martinez cleared the fences