The San Francisco Giants' trade deadline activity has drawn criticism, with many experts labeling them as one of the losers of the deadline. The team traded Jorge Soler, Luke Jackson, and Alex Cobb while acquiring veteran outfielder Mark Canha from the Detroit Tigers, which raised eyebrows due to their lack of significant moves to bolster their lineup. Farhan Zaidi defended the Soler trade, stating it was necessary for roster flexibility to give more playing time to top prospects like Marco Luciano. However, analysts argue that trading Soler just months after signing him demonstrates a lack of direction and raises concerns about the Giants' appeal to future free agents. The overall sentiment is that the Giants failed to fully commit to either a playoff push or a rebuild, leaving fans and commentators confused about the team's strategy. This situation has been compared to rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, highlighting the team's struggles both on the field and in attracting talent.