Sure, they played the 60. Better than expected. But now the real season starts. Be great if they could sign Gausman and Smyly. Or at least one. But I think it’s doubtful. It will be fascinating to see what Farhan does. The Giants have plenty of money. So don’t fall for that. After next year, of course, they will have money to burn. But I think it’s important to start now. If the cupboard is bare in 21, they may not be very attractive to FA’s in ‘22. And who knows what the new CBA will bring.
Is what we saw in the playoffs the future. Starting pitchers, even aces, expected to give no more than 6. And the lower guys in the rotation only to get you through the lineup twice. If so, then the market for starters should be lower. Sure good starters are hard to find. Inning eaters appear to be dinosaurs. So maybe they come cheaper.
If Giants lose Gausman and Smyly they have to find a couple guys they can slot into a rotation. Cueto, Webb, Andersen and hoping for Beede to find it is nothing short of abysmal.
They also need another left handed bat - preferably OF. They will pick up a few relievers. They move constantly. Of course, getting them in a good year ain’t easy. Arms are touchy things.
In any event, it should be interesting.
Is what we saw in the playoffs the future. Starting pitchers, even aces, expected to give no more than 6. And the lower guys in the rotation only to get you through the lineup twice. If so, then the market for starters should be lower. Sure good starters are hard to find. Inning eaters appear to be dinosaurs. So maybe they come cheaper.
If Giants lose Gausman and Smyly they have to find a couple guys they can slot into a rotation. Cueto, Webb, Andersen and hoping for Beede to find it is nothing short of abysmal.
They also need another left handed bat - preferably OF. They will pick up a few relievers. They move constantly. Of course, getting them in a good year ain’t easy. Arms are touchy things.
In any event, it should be interesting.