Report: Giants will make pitch for RHP John Lackey

San Francisco is zeroing in on a couple of free agents to fill at least one spot in its rotation, and veteran right-hander John Lackey is squarely in the Giants' sights.

The 37-year-old workhorse for the St. Louis Cardinals threw 218 innings this past season while compiling a 13-10 record in 33 starts. He posted an ERA of 2.77.

Since 2003, Lackey has thrown at least 160 innings.

Reports also link the Giants to Los Angeles right-hander Zach Greinke and Toronto's David Price.

The Giants will enter spring training with a rotation consisting of left-hander Madison Bumgarner and right-handers Jake Peavy, Chris Heston and Matt Cain.

Longtime Giants star Tim Lincecum is a free agent.

In 13 seasons, the dependable Lackey is 165-127.