Crawford. .302. Has the highest average of any Giant against fastballs of 95 or higher. So the bat quickness is there. If the All Star game was today and the starters were picked on merit the Brandons would start at first and short. Posey maybe. Cervelli probably deserves it more at this point.
.500 with the injuries and this staff is impressive. If they can avoid a 2-6 on this trip they may just be ok. But this is a brutal trip. Houston for two ( they get Verlander and Cole). Chicago and Colorado. Giants should add Mac in Houston. DH plus two of free days. Can’t go with 12 pitchers for a bit.
It’s going to be interesting to see how they man the outfield. Mac and Pence are coming. At least one OF will have to go. It should be Jackson first. Gorkys has earned a little more time. Blanco the only lefty. Still if they keep only 4 it will be be a problem. Cutch Mac and Pence. Maybe Cutch moves back to Center a bit. Neither Blanco nor Gorkys can effectively play everyday.
.500 with the injuries and this staff is impressive. If they can avoid a 2-6 on this trip they may just be ok. But this is a brutal trip. Houston for two ( they get Verlander and Cole). Chicago and Colorado. Giants should add Mac in Houston. DH plus two of free days. Can’t go with 12 pitchers for a bit.
It’s going to be interesting to see how they man the outfield. Mac and Pence are coming. At least one OF will have to go. It should be Jackson first. Gorkys has earned a little more time. Blanco the only lefty. Still if they keep only 4 it will be be a problem. Cutch Mac and Pence. Maybe Cutch moves back to Center a bit. Neither Blanco nor Gorkys can effectively play everyday.