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Throughout the offseason, the Giants have been active in their search for pitching talent to strengthen their starting rotation. They have experienced both successes and disappointments in their efforts. Notably, they attempted to re-sign Blake Snell, who had a commendable performance last year, but were unsuccessful. Moreover, they were reportedly frontrunners for Corbin Burnes, a California native, only to see him sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks instead. Facing these setbacks, the Giants' acquisition of a 42-year-old Verlander offers a glimmer of hope, albeit with reservations given his recent performance.