Current Roster

[calsnowskier]

Let the churn begin. Impressive start! One game in the can, and four roster moves!

This is FZ’s idea of fewer transactions.

 

[LHG]

Let the churn begin. Impressive start! One game in the can, and four roster moves!

This is FZ’s idea of fewer transactions.

FZ probably got so excited about extension talks that he couldn't help himself.

Plus, Wisely's one game as a defensive substitute probably told them way more than what a whole spring training could have shown them. He's clearly not a Joc Pederson.

 

[calsnowskier]

Bart to the 10-day
Hjelli added to the 26

 

[LHG]

Bart to the 10-day
Hjelli added to the 26

Wow, 3 for 3 on game day transactions. FZ is at the top of his game!

 

[calsnowskier]

Wow, 3 for 3 on game day transactions. FZ is at the top of his game!

I really like this new, roster-stability FZ.

 

[tzill]

Just saw Pavs on the pregame show. The reason Bryce was sent down and delayed coming back up because FZ was working on a trade that didn't happen. They needed the roster spot for a day.

 

[LHG]

Just saw Pavs on the pregame show. The reason Bryce was sent down and delayed coming back up because FZ was working on a trade that didn't happen. They needed the roster spot for a day.

You mean, another trade besides the Beaty acquisition? Oh boy.

 

[calsnowskier]

You mean, another trade besides the Beaty acquisition? Oh boy.

He had his eye on a 32 year old backup AA 2B.

He had to excuse himself to the restroom for a minute, he was so excited about the deal.

 

[tzill]

From Baggs today:

Bart will miss enough time that it will be easy for the Giants to option him to Triple-A Sacramento as a way to “ramp him back up” — with the additional convenience that it happens to be true. Perhaps then, Bart could work on his contact and catching skills in the minors without it being seen as a true demotion.

 

[LHG]

From Baggs today:

Bart will miss enough time that it will be easy for the Giants to option him to Triple-A Sacramento as a way to “ramp him back up” — with the additional convenience that it happens to be true. Perhaps then, Bart could work on his contact and catching skills in the minors without it being seen as a true demotion.

Seems like another L for the org to mask a demotion as a "chance to ramp back up", at least, that is my perception after the Wisely and Johnson gaffes.

 

[tzill]

Seems like another L for the org to mask a demotion as a "chance to ramp back up", at least, that is my perception after the Wisely and Johnson gaffes.

Again, that was to make room for a trade that ended up not happening. Not sure it was a 'gaffe.'

Re: Bart -- FZ didn't draft him. Also, he really likes Gary Sanchez apparently.

We shall see. Hurry up and get ready, Bailey.

 

[LHG]

Again, that was to make room for a trade that ended up not happening. Not sure it was a 'gaffe.'

Re: Bart -- FZ didn't draft him. Also, he really likes Gary Sanchez apparently.

We shall see. Hurry up and get ready, Bailey.

I don't know what goes on behind closed doors but I have my doubts that was not a "gaffe". The question still stands, why talk up Johnson and then decide to make two trades the day before Opening Day? Beaty is totally unnecessary, I don't see what he brings over Johnson. The difference seems negligible (but time will tell).
FZ likes Sanchez like he likes any new shiny player. Why didn't he just sign the guy to a big league deal in the offseason?
And it will be interesting to see where Bailey starts. Currently, he is listed on Eugene's roster but there are still a few days before the season begins so that could change. I hope he starts in Richmond.

 

[Hangman]

Maybe we should draft a catcher every year in the first round.

 

[calsnowskier]

Giants Place Roberto Perez On 60-Day Injured List

The Giants placed catcher Roberto Perez on the 60-day injured list due to a right rotator cuff strain. Austin Wynns' …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Perez to the 60
Wynns added to 26

 

[LHG]

Giants Place Roberto Perez On 60-Day Injured List

The Giants placed catcher Roberto Perez on the 60-day injured list due to a right rotator cuff strain. Austin Wynns' …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Perez to the 60
Wynns added to 26

So much for a "shoulder strain" as some media were reporting Perez' injury.

 

[Stokes1931]

Jayson Stark
Jayson Stark

Senior Writer, MLB

Darin Ruf is re-signing with the @SFGiants on a minor-league deal, sources tell The Athletic.

He spent 2020-22 with the Giants, then got traded to the Mets, who released him before Opening Day.

Best OPS, Giants RH hitters 2020-22
Ruf .814
Austin Slater .781
Evan Longoria .778

Ruf was a potential target for his original team, the Phillies, who have lost Rhys Hoskins and Darick Hall to injuries.

 

[LHG]

Jayson Stark
Jayson Stark

Senior Writer, MLB

Darin Ruf is re-signing with the @SFGiants on a minor-league deal, sources tell The Athletic.

He spent 2020-22 with the Giants, then got traded to the Mets, who released him before Opening Day.

Best OPS, Giants RH hitters 2020-22
Ruf .814
Austin Slater .781
Evan Longoria .778

Ruf was a potential target for his original team, the Phillies, who have lost Rhys Hoskins and Darick Hall to injuries.

That .814 OPS is weighed down significantly by his .701 that he posted with the Giants in 2022 before the trade. His overall 2022 OPS, in his age 35 season, was .645. He didn't exactly distinguish himself this year in spring training, posting a .498 OPS in 35 PAs.
Again, I loved what he did with the team in 2020 and 2021 and was glad he finally got a chance to hit in the big leagues, but he turns 37 in July, the Giants have younger options to post the same kind of production and need to think about giving more rookies a shot. If the Giants can move on from Bumgarner when he was younger and showing signs of trouble, then they can move on from Ruf.

 

[tzill]

So much for a "shoulder strain" as some media were reporting Perez' injury.

As soon as it happened I said to my buddy at the game that he was headed for the IL and that would be the last we see of him.

Good guy, I wish him well.

 

[tzill]

That .814 OPS is weighed down significantly by his .701 that he posted with the Giants in 2022 before the trade. His overall 2022 OPS, in his age 35 season, was .645. He didn't exactly distinguish himself this year in spring training, posting a .498 OPS in 35 PAs.
Again, I loved what he did with the team in 2020 and 2021 and was glad he finally got a chance to hit in the big leagues, but he turns 37 in July, the Giants have younger options to post the same kind of production and need to think about giving more rookies a shot. If the Giants can move on from Bumgarner when he was younger and showing signs of trouble, then they can move on from Ruf.

If Bum was being paid by the snakes to pitch for us in Sacto, he'd be there too.

No downside to having Ruf. He may not be in the org long anyway.

 

[tzill]

Roster Moves

- OF Heliot Ramos recalled from Triple-A Sacramento
- OF Matt Beaty optioned post-game yesterday to Triple-A Sacramento