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Baltimore's front office has been cautious in its spending, even with the promise of potential acquisitions looming on the horizon. Fans are left wondering if the organization will seize future opportunities or continue its conservative strategy. The failure to land Burns only exacerbates anxieties about the team's competitiveness moving forward.
From San Francisco’s perspective, the disappointment is palpable. The Giants were among the teams most in need of a pitcher like Burns, and losing him to a division rival further complicates their strategy for regaining a competitive edge in the National League West against the Diamondbacks and the mighty Dodgers.