Report: Giants recently discussed McCutchen trade with Pirates

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The Giants remain active in their hunt to improve in the outfield.

San Francisco officials had recent contact with the Pirates to discuss a trade that would send Andrew McCutchen to the Giants, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

But according to Morosi, nothing is imminent and there are multiple barriers preventing a deal.

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As Morosi writes:

The Giants are reluctant to part with top prospects for McCutchen, after giving up highly regarded infielder Christian Arroyo in last month's trade with the Rays for Evan Longoria.

Outfielder/first baseman Chris Shaw, right-hander Tyler Beede and outfielder Heliot Ramos are the Giants' top three prospects, per MLB Pipeline.

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One source said the Pirates are asking for at least one of those three in any McCutchen trade with San Francisco.

McCutchen -- who turned 31 in October -- hit .279 with 28 home runs and 88 RBI last season.

He will make just under $15 million in 2018 before becoming an unrestricted free agent next winter.

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