Balance. You need a cheeseburger at times. It can’t all be ***** kale. Also – while I’m at it let me add this: if the Giants had some young hot shot centerfielder waiting in the wings I’d have no problem. But they don’t. They have Steven Dugger. And I’ve seen enough of that act. Jaylen Davis – really hasn’t shown much except for a very small stretch at AAA last year. So what you essentially have is: nothing. And Castellanos can’t play CF.
quote="OutsiderFan" pid='263437' dateline='1575466337']
I too love the intangibles Kevin Pillar brings and recognize he is entertaining to see play, but...
Kevin Pillar is like eating a cheeseburger, fries, and a shake and not exercising. Really enjoyable in the moment, but try consuming that diet on a daily basis and being sedentary. You will pay for it in a very bad way down the road.
You are far better off eating a more nutritious meal and doing some heavy exercise to get where you want to be. No, it isn't necessarily fun to see younger players cycle through who may not be as entertaining, but that is the nutrition and exercise it takes to become stronger and more fit. The Giants need to take the hard road to get better, not the easy one that feels good in the moment and got them in the mess they are now in.
The cult of personality player worship among Giants fans simply must end for the team to get back to legit contender status. It's like an addiction that must be broken. It's gonna hurt and be uncomfortable at first, but everyone will be better off in the end for having gone through it.
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How bout BOTH. Why the mutual exclusivity. Money is not the issue. The Giants have plenty of it. Plus we are talking about a one year deal. Hardly something that was going to break the bank. Further Dash I will believe the Giants sign Castellanos when the Giants sign Castellanos. They’ve had a hell of a time signing any free-agent hitter.
quote="OutsiderFan" pid='263461' dateline='1575482956']
MAYBE, and I know this sounds nutty, the Giants know what they are doing:
https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-nicholas...t-interest
A guy who can play corner outfield AND infield, plus hits better than Pillar, Belt and Longoria, plus is 4 years younger than Pillar. How could that possibly be valuable?
https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...ke01.shtml
https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...ni01.shtml
Which Right Handed batter would you rather have?
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1 year 10 mill is not a large contract.
quote="Goose" pid='263473' dateline='1575486481']
This makes sense to me. The Giants probably want Pillar back, but not at 10M a year. As has been repeatedly pointed out, they are stuck with some large contracts that don't make sense given the team's overall situation. They just didn't want to add another one, even if they could afford it.
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quote="OutsiderFan" pid='263437' dateline='1575466337']
I too love the intangibles Kevin Pillar brings and recognize he is entertaining to see play, but...
Kevin Pillar is like eating a cheeseburger, fries, and a shake and not exercising. Really enjoyable in the moment, but try consuming that diet on a daily basis and being sedentary. You will pay for it in a very bad way down the road.
You are far better off eating a more nutritious meal and doing some heavy exercise to get where you want to be. No, it isn't necessarily fun to see younger players cycle through who may not be as entertaining, but that is the nutrition and exercise it takes to become stronger and more fit. The Giants need to take the hard road to get better, not the easy one that feels good in the moment and got them in the mess they are now in.
The cult of personality player worship among Giants fans simply must end for the team to get back to legit contender status. It's like an addiction that must be broken. It's gonna hurt and be uncomfortable at first, but everyone will be better off in the end for having gone through it.
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How bout BOTH. Why the mutual exclusivity. Money is not the issue. The Giants have plenty of it. Plus we are talking about a one year deal. Hardly something that was going to break the bank. Further Dash I will believe the Giants sign Castellanos when the Giants sign Castellanos. They’ve had a hell of a time signing any free-agent hitter.
quote="OutsiderFan" pid='263461' dateline='1575482956']
MAYBE, and I know this sounds nutty, the Giants know what they are doing:
https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-nicholas...t-interest
A guy who can play corner outfield AND infield, plus hits better than Pillar, Belt and Longoria, plus is 4 years younger than Pillar. How could that possibly be valuable?
https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...ke01.shtml
https://www.baseball-reference.com/playe...ni01.shtml
Which Right Handed batter would you rather have?
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1 year 10 mill is not a large contract.
quote="Goose" pid='263473' dateline='1575486481']
(12-04-2019, 11:23 AM)magnus Wrote: Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Pillar gets signed for a cheaper contract (not necessarily resigned, though)
This makes sense to me. The Giants probably want Pillar back, but not at 10M a year. As has been repeatedly pointed out, they are stuck with some large contracts that don't make sense given the team's overall situation. They just didn't want to add another one, even if they could afford it.
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