2025 Rosterbation

[calsnowskier]

Thought experiment for SP:

Nathan Eovaldi.

Pros: no draft pick compensation, solidly above average starter, all star two years ago, takes the ball every five days, solid K/BB ratio

Cons: will be 35, might demand multiple years, still has doyer stink on him.


Projection: 2/50

I don’t expect the Giants to a BIG player in this year’s market. They all but admitted that when they said they wanted to lower the payroll.

But I still want them to at least try for the 3rd WC. Eovaldi, as our roster sits right now (sans Snelk) would be our #3 (Webb, Ray). But that is not an imposing front end. I fear that if they sign EovaldI, it would essentially be a punt on any semblance of competitiveness this year.

 

[LHG]

Thought experiment for SP:

Nathan Eovaldi.

Pros: no draft pick compensation, solidly above average starter, all star two years ago, takes the ball every five days, solid K/BB ratio

Cons: will be 35, might demand multiple years, still has doyer stink on him.


Projection: 2/50

May be worth it as he has done pretty decently in Texas as a mid 30s starter but, as you mentioned, he will be 35. He is getting close to that point where players decline rapidly. Of course, it seems starters are holding up better in their mid to late 30s than position players this decade.

I really want Sasaki but I don’t know how the Giants get him. His signing bonus will be capped and he’ll have to sign a minor league deal due to amateur rules so all 30 teams technically have a shot. I’m sure he will prioritize where he’ll get the best chance, feel most comfortable and who will be most competitive. Not sure how the Giants can stand out.

 

[msgkings322]

May be worth it as he has done pretty decently in Texas as a mid 30s starter but, as you mentioned, he will be 35. He is getting close to that point where players decline rapidly. Of course, it seems starters are holding up better in their mid to late 30s than position players this decade.

I really want Sasaki but I don’t know how the Giants get him. His signing bonus will be capped and he’ll have to sign a minor league deal due to amateur rules so all 30 teams technically have a shot. I’m sure he will prioritize where he’ll get the best chance, feel most comfortable and who will be most competitive. Not sure how the Giants can stand out.

Dodgers probably let’s be honest

 

[LHG]

Dodgers probably let’s be honest

Yeah, that was my concern. They've got a trophy, they've got Japanese players (very high profile ones at that) and they've got openings in the rotation. Why wouldn't he go there, unless he wanted a spot where he could be the only star from Japan.

 

[tzill]

Dodgers probably let’s be honest

I think he ends up with his buddy Darvish in SD

 

[msgkings322]

I think he ends up with his buddy Darvish in SD

Also plausible, for similar reasons

 

[sf1giantfan]

Japanese players don’t like us.

 

[sf1giantfan]

Wade or Yaz? Who are you willing to let go in a trade more than the other? I prefer keeping Yaz right now at this point. Yaz has better War numbers but will be more expensive to keep, but I’ll still prefer keeping him.

 

[calsnowskier]

Wade or Yaz? Who are you willing to let go in a trade more than the other? I prefer keeping Yaz right now at this point. Yaz has better War numbers but will be more expensive to keep, but I’ll still prefer keeping him.

As the roster sits right now, Wade is more vital. We don’t have another 1B right now, whereas we are quite deep in the OF.

 

[sf1giantfan]

As the roster sits right now, Wade is more vital. We don’t have another 1B right now, whereas we are quite deep in the OF.

True but I’m thinking the Giants might go for a more productive filler at 1st base, if they can. Putting in consideration we should expect Wade being on the DL part time in 2024. Whom you might ask? I don’t know, I’m leaving that to Posey this year.

 

[LHG]

As the roster sits right now, Wade is more vital. We don’t have another 1B right now, whereas we are quite deep in the OF.

Wade came over as an outfielder. Couldn't another surplus from the outfield fill in if Wade is traded?
Also, Flores is still on the roster.

 

[LHG]

The Atlanta Braves have declined their $8 million club option on catcher Travis d’Arnaud, sources tell ESPN. He is now a free agent.

He'd be a nice backup to Bales. I entirely trust Buster here.

Sorry tzill but that catcher is off the market now.

Angels Sign Travis d'Arnaud To Two-Year Deal

The Angels announced that they have signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year deal. That pact reportedly comes with a …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

However, Susac is still available. Just seems cruel to Bailey to make him backup after the defensive season he had.

 

[LHG]

But some guys defense goes down moving to a new position, like who was that guy? Oh yes Huff

Huff played 2B, and it arguably ended his career. I totally forgot about that. He went on the DL right after because he literally went cukoo

I missed this earlier. Huff is a horrible comparison. He was never a Gold Glove winning 3rd baseman. He was lucky to have a glove on the field, from what I remember (or maybe that was after he played 2nd base).

 

[calsnowskier]

Wade came over as an outfielder. Couldn't another surplus from the outfield fill in if Wade is traded?
Also, Flores is still on the roster.

Flores…

 

[LHG]

Flores…

Technically, it is true. Hey, maybe his issues were just injury related and a healthy season in 2025 could see a return to form. Don't necessarily expect that but I wouldn't be surprised if he is on the OP roster in 2025.

 

[LHG]

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[calsnowskier]

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Good

 

[sf1giantfan]

I missed this earlier. Huff is a horrible comparison. He was never a Gold Glove winning 3rd baseman. He was lucky to have a glove on the field, from what I remember (or maybe that was after he played 2nd base).

My little implies I was joking

 

[sf1giantfan]

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So you are saying we have a chance?

 

[calsnowskier]

So you are saying we have a chance?

Same chance we had with Harper, Ohtani, Judge…

We just have a Pobo who 8M t going to play the patsy this time around.