2025 Rosterbation

[LHG]

I dunno, he only pitched in 9 games last year in his age 39 season. Can't think we'd get more than half a year from him in 25.

He did go all Brandon Belt this last year. I guess signing him is really dependent on how much money he wants in the deal. Still on my short list for remaining free agent pitchers worth signing.

 

[LHG]

If Scherzer is willing to sign for a low base salary (probably 15 million, which is what Alex Cobb signed for) and get incentive escalators that could bump it to 22 million (such as making 30 starts, getting votes for Cy Young award, etc) then I'd be okay with that.

 

[SF11704]

So the Doggies sign Kim ...

 

[Stokes1931]

I haven't looked into it to see if true, but the waiver wire, in general, has seemed more quiet this offseason than in the past few years. Maybe it just feels that way because the Giants have been very quiet on it this offseason.
I do agree that some decent players can be picked up this way. What really drove me crazy about FZ's pickups wasn't just the shear volume of claims, it was how quickly the org gave up on those claims. Many of them seem liked they were rejected almost from day one and thus made no sense to even acquire.

Well, there just aren't as many 30-year-old, weak hitting middle infielders as there used to be.

 

[calsnowskier]

So the Doggies sign Kim ...

Just to clear any confusion, this is the OTHER Kim. Not the former Padre who has long been linked to us.

Unfortunately, this maybe the better of the two. He is younger and defensive wizard. But he is not MLB tested, so there is a significant bust risk. But there is a 2-year TEAM option as part of the deal, so it is low-risk for the doggies.

 

[LHG]

Just to clear any confusion, this is the OTHER Kim. Not the former Padre who has long been linked to us.

Unfortunately, this maybe the better of the two. He is younger and defensive wizard. But he is not MLB tested, so there is a significant bust risk. But there is a 2-year TEAM option as part of the deal, so it is low-risk for the doggies.

Everything is low-risk for the doggies.

 

[LHG]

After starting strong, the Giants’ offseason could use a momentum boost

The Adames signing was a great start for the Giants this offseason, but it has been quiet since then as other NL West teams have re-loaded.

www.nytimes.com

Did anyone read this article? It seems to suggest that the Giants weren't nearly as in on Burnes as rumors had suggested but I have not invested in a subscription with NYT.

 

[LHG]

Doesn't look like the Giants are shipping Eldridge anywhere right now.

Giants Declined To Include Bryce Eldridge In Tucker/Crochet Trade Offers

The Giants were known to have had interest in Kyle Tucker before the Astros traded the outfielder to the Cubs, …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[calsnowskier]

Doesn't look like the Giants are shipping Eldridge anywhere right now.

Giants Declined To Include Bryce Eldridge In Tucker/Crochet Trade Offers

The Giants were known to have had interest in Kyle Tucker before the Astros traded the outfielder to the Cubs, …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

It sounds like the Giants are focusing on a rebuild. They went after Adames because they still need asses in the seats, but it doesn’t look like they are looking at a second QO, or selling the little farm they do have for “now” players.

Thanks, FZ.