Former Giants in the Big Leagues - 2023 edition

[calsnowskier]

I think who offers what will also determine where he goes. What if his feels towards the Giants is neutral? He's got the highs of World Series' rings and lows of the exit process that may make it neutral for him. It is also a new regime in charge, which could go either way toward his affinity or disgust of the organization.

Ultimately, I think he'll go wherever he feels is the best opportunity. Does he desire to win? Maybe he lands on a clear contender, either as a stop gap 5th starter or as a reliever. Does he want to continue starting? Then maybe he goes to a rebuilding team that has the opportunity for him to continue pitching every 5 days. Does he want to come home to SF? I guess we'll learn more in the next week or so.

It is also possible that FZ wants nothing to do with him. He has shown that he has little/no regard for any pre-him history in the org. Or, maybe he would like to bring him back from a story pov, but he looks at the asset (player) and doesn’t see anything that is salvageable.

But I would think giving him 2-3 starts at home would have a decent gate bump. Signing him would cost a prorated 700k per year year, though, so would the gate be enough to recoup those expenses?

 

[calsnowskier]

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[LHG]

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Outside of possibly 2021, he has been not good since leaving the Giants.

 

[calsnowskier]

Outside of possibly 2021, he has been not good since leaving the Giants.

Basically, ever since the biking accident in Colorado. He was having a strong year up to that point, then he was shelved for a long time (the rest of the season?) and was really never an ace again.

 

[pachyderm]

In all seriousness, bringing him in as a bully piece is a no cost high benefit proposition. But does he want to come back to the Giants? Apparently, he left on somewhat bad terms (I am still waiting for him to tell the story that he promised he would tell just before everything shut down in ‘20).

I would guess he would get multiple offers from teams as a flier. He either has bad feelings towards the Giants or he doesn’t. That will determine if he signs with us or not.

Can he play 1B ...?

 

[LHG]

Can he play 1B ...?

@Mays-Fan wants to know if he can play 3rd base.

 

[pachyderm]

@Mays-Fan wants to know if he can play 3rd base.

A lefty there...? Sorry dog, that's a nah for me...

DH?

 

[pachyderm]

Former Giants manager Bruce Bochy has his new team running smoothly...

 

[calsnowskier]

@Mays-Fan wants to know if he can play 3rd base.

It is already taken. Posey is still in the org, after all.

 

[LHG]

It is already taken. Posey is still in the org, after all.

Yeah, but that one owner though . . .

 

[tzill]

@Mays-Fan wants to know if he can play 3rd base.

can't everybody??

 

[Mays-Fan]

Diamondbacks Designate Madison Bumgarner For Assignment

The Diamondbacks designated struggling lefty Madison Bumgarner for assignment with $34M left on his contract. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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When he becomes a free agent, does FZ sign him?

MAKE HIM THE CLOSER!

 

[Mays-Fan]

Former Giants manager Bruce Bochy has his new team running smoothly...

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I miss Bochy. He was intimidating. He had that 1000 yard stare from those cold, black eyes. You did not fuck with BB.

Kapler, OTOH, looks like he's waiting to report you to the league office for using the wrong pronouns.

 

[Mays-Fan]

It is already taken. Posey is still in the org, after all.

Ready at a moment's notice.

 

[LHG]

Vosler lost his place on the Reds' roster to another former Giant minor leaguer (also Heliot's brother)

Reds Designate Jason Vosler For Assignment

The Reds designated infielder Jason Vosler for assignment and selected the contract of outfielder Henry Ramos. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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[pachyderm]

I'm buying a Rangers cap... just saying ...

 

[LHG]

Braves, Daniel Robertson Agree To Minor League Deal

The Braves are signing infielder Daniel Robertson to a minor league contract, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (Twitter link). The MVP …

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[LHG]

Rays Select Heath Hembree

The Rays made a series of roster moves today, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Right-hander Taj Bradley …

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[LHG]

Looks like he is off the trade market, for now . . .

Pirates Extend Bryan Reynolds

The Pirates and star outfielder Bryan Reynolds have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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[LHG]

Looking at the Pirates, they are off to a good start. These guys are helping so far:
Connor Joe - .357/.455/.683 in 66 PAs
Andrew McCutchen - .275/.381/.507 in 84 PAs
Bryan Reynolds - .294/.319/.553 in 94 PAs