[Mick]

Did Butterfield visited Cal this past weekend?

On Melancon, he was a guy I really wanted the Giants to land. He was tremendous for Pittsburgh, and then the Nationals nabbed him in a trade over the Giants, the year the Giants had the best record in MLB at the All-Star Break, and then had the worst record after, with a disintegrating bullpen responsible for countless losses.  They still made the Wildcard, but needed Melancon then. Instead, apparently unable to understand the team they had, the Giants signed Melancon as a high priced free agent the following off season, and it has been nothing but snake eyes for the player and team since. 

At least they got Joey Bart with the #2 overall pick a year after signing him, so thanks, Melancon!

Agreed, re: Melancon.

Bart is batting .412 (only Vogt, Panik and Belt among the starters are doing better) this spring with a 1.150 OPS.

BTW, Giants have 10th best batting average of 30 MLB teams this spring.  OPS is #24, though.  They're second in the majors in triples, but last in doubles and 23rd in HRs.

[Mick]

Did Butterfield visited Cal this past weekend?

On Melancon, he was a guy I really wanted the Giants to land. He was tremendous for Pittsburgh, and then the Nationals nabbed him in a trade over the Giants, the year the Giants had the best record in MLB at the All-Star Break, and then had the worst record after, with a disintegrating bullpen responsible for countless losses.  They still made the Wildcard, but needed Melancon then. Instead, apparently unable to understand the team they had, the Giants signed Melancon as a high priced free agent the following off season, and it has been nothing but snake eyes for the player and team since. 

At least they got Joey Bart with the #2 overall pick a year after signing him, so thanks, Melancon!

Agreed, re: Melancon.

Bart is batting .412 (only Vogt, Panik and Belt among the starters are doing better) this spring with a 1.150 OPS.

BTW, Giants have 10th best batting average of 30 MLB teams this spring.  OPS is #24, though.  They're second in the majors in triples, but last in doubles and 23rd in HRs.