Don’t bet on Giants landing Bryce Harper

Things to know about Bryce Harper and the Giants, with a prediction:

•Nobody appreciates power hitting more than new general manager Farhan Zaidi, who leaves the Dodgers organization after nine L.A. players hit 20 or more home runs last season (factoring in the American League totals for Manny Machado and Brian Dozier). It seems that every team has at least two or three such players — except the Giants, who have none. Add Harper and the lineup becomes infinitely more dangerous.

•The Giants are concerned about immediate and long-term attendance if they keep trotting out uninspiring, punchless teams. Harper is a huge draw, especially when he’s on a hot streak, and the Giants’ fortunes would become a nationwide talking point.