2020 Giants Top Prospects

[LHG]

I'm not sure what you mean by this, as Zaidi has been doing this type of move fairly consistently in his 2 years.

It is a very hit and miss move. Picking up guys and hoping to find a bargain requires a lot of movement to find the needle in the haystack. Some are keepers, many are not. The problem is knowing when a keeper is found (i.e. Dickerson) and not jettisoning him before its known (i.e. Murphy).

 

[SFGRTB]

It is a very hit and miss move. Picking up guys and hoping to find a bargain requires a lot of movement to find the needle in the haystack. Some are keepers, many are not. The problem is knowing when a keeper is found (i.e. Dickerson) and not jettisoning him before its known (i.e. Murphy).

I appreciate the effort at least from Zaidi, it shows me diligence and that they're always looking.

That being said, I think those two moves are quite different. I think the Giants acquired Dickerson fully intending him to play right away. They weren't trying to stash and develop him further, he was an asset that they sought for immediate production. Murphy was a guy they intended to stash, a commodity they hoped to further develop. They didn't jettison Murphy because they didn't think he would stick, but they didn't want to waste an option year or a roster spot on him but hoped to still retain his rights. Guys like Lopez and Siri and Alberto and probably Basabe fall under this category too.

Basically Zaidi is trying to restock the minors for free. If they lose him, too bad, but they're not going to compromise the roster flexibility to keep them around. If they keep him, great you've added a talented young player with a chance to see him up close.

 

[LHG]

First Ramos and now Canario . . .

Giants' Prospect Alexander Canario Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Giants prospect Alexander Canario dislocated his shoulder in the final week of the instructional league and underwent surgery to repair …

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[calsnowskier]

First Ramos and now Canario . . .

Giants' Prospect Alexander Canario Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Giants prospect Alexander Canario dislocated his shoulder in the final week of the instructional league and underwent surgery to repair …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

This happens to almost all our top prospects, and has for years. Do all orgs have this kind of piss poor track record, or is this “The Giants Way”?

 

[tzill]

Some love for McCray from Bowden:


Grant McCray, OF
Age: 20 B: L T: R HT: 6-2 WT: 179

Scouting grades:
HIT: 55 PWR: 50 RUN: 60 ARM: 55 FLD: 55

The Giants drafted McCray in the third round in 2019 out of Lakewood Ranch High in Bradenton, Fla., somehow getting him to forego his commitment to Florida State. There is no doubt that McCray has first-round tools, but he is still raw. He’s extremely patient at the plate and has a short, quick swing with consistent barrel contact. He’s an above-average defender with above-average range and a plus arm. He can steal bases but needs a lot of work on reading pitchers’ moves and understanding when to run. He’s going to take time, but there is no doubt he has as much ceiling as any Giants prospect.

 

[calsnowskier]

We need the minors to start up again. I vaguely remember talking about this kid when he was drafted, but he has completely fallen off my radar.

 

[LHG]

Giants look to have picked up a shortstop prospect during the international signing period - Giants to add switch-hitting int’l prospect