Rebuffed in their efforts to sign Esteban Loaiza, the Giants are expected to intensify their pursuit of right-hander Matt Morris. But with the market for starting pitching slow to develop, Giants GM Brian Sabean said he probably would turn his immediate attention to the bullpen. "We went as far as we thought was reasonable on Loaiza, and we're committed to straighten out our pitching," Sabean said. "But it might not be as simple as (signing) a starter first. We may have to use our resources first in the bullpen." In replacing Scott Eyre, Sabean said he wouldn't limit himself to a left-hander. He is looking for a quality short reliever "capable of pitching an entire inning." But with several teams looking for late-inning relief, even top quality set-up men such as Tom Gordon are being offered closer-type money. And the starters aren't going to come cheap, either. Morris' agent, Barry Axelrod, said he considers his client a more valuable commodity than Loaiza, who turned down the Giants' overtures to sign a three-year, $21 million contract with the A's on Monday. "I'd expect Matt to be paid more than Loaiza," Axelrod said. Sabean contacted Axelrod over the Thanksgiving holiday. Axelrod characterized the Giants as one of the most aggressive teams but wouldn't say whether an offer was on the table. With the market inching higher, Axelrod doesn't intend to act quickly.