This team was definitely built differently than a normal contender. If they win a title, I'm willing to reconsider what needs to be done to build a championship team.
This team is pure specialization. With the exception of Longo, Posey and Craw (and maybe Webb), every single player on the roster is a specialist.
Very difficult approach in the business world. Usually called best of breed. Very hard to maintain a working integration. Too many self interests to deal with.
No pricks…
I would normally say that you can’t go with this level of specialization, but they won 107! That can’t be a fluke.
Hmmm only 12 pitchers....I trust them
More pinch hitting opportunities among the players.
Slater is not redundant with Duggar, righty lefty and lots of lefty pitchers on the Dogs. Also can never have too much defense and speed.
As a Giant fan this has been one of the entertaining and rewarding seasons that I can remember. Like you said . 107 games us not a fluke!!!!!
Yeah and in a 5 game series, hopefully that many pitchers won’t be needed.
If they can get 5/6 from Webb/Gas and 3/4 from Disco/Wood, that means they really only have to account for approx 23 innings from the bully. That’s approx 3 innings from each.
Who was it saying they might carry 12 pitchers???
Pretty much folliw the MSG pitching profile. Try and get through the lineup twice with as little damage as possible then turn it over to the pen.
3 batters?
I just don't know. Tough call. You want the SP to try and find their command ... but you don't want the game to slip away from you as you try that approach.
I thought Cueto would be good in the Petit role but I agree with you the extra batter is more useful
