[Giants]

Doval >>>>>>> Jansen for many reasons.

I like Taijuan Walker.

Obviously, I’m in the minority here but I would like to see SF sign Jansen.  After last season’s performance I think the bullpen could use some veteran leadership. 

I don’t see it as an either/or (Doval or Jansen as the closer).  I see it as creating a cohesive group in which the players can function in multiple roles.

Jansen was on a 1 year 16 million deal.  My guess is around 25 million for 2 years. That would mean about 32 million for a platoon DH and a late inning reliever.  No problem.  As long as it doesn’t impact their negotiations with the top tier FAs they are supposedly planning to pursue. 

I think part of the equation is where one sees the Giants.  The company line is they were “only 6 games” out of spot 6.  Technically true.  But misleading.  They had a run in Sept, fueled in large part by going 6-0 against the hapless Rockies.  IIRC in late Aug early Sept they were 10 back of 6 and about even with the D-Backs. 

I think they need a lot of help.  Not just a few pieces of window dressing.  I can see  winter of ‘22 looking a lot like winter of ‘21.  I’ll believe they can sign a top FA non pitcher when I see it.  Until then, I’m from Missouri….

I understand your skepticism.  However, as you were correct with your preseason win total forecast, I think I am going to be right by saying, ownership knows they must (and will) sign a “name”.  Otherwise, if you think attendance was off last year…….

Feel free to remind if I am wrong.  It certainly wouldn’t be the first time.

[Giants]

Doval >>>>>>> Jansen for many reasons.

I like Taijuan Walker.

Obviously, I’m in the minority here but I would like to see SF sign Jansen.  After last season’s performance I think the bullpen could use some veteran leadership. 

I don’t see it as an either/or (Doval or Jansen as the closer).  I see it as creating a cohesive group in which the players can function in multiple roles.

Jansen was on a 1 year 16 million deal.  My guess is around 25 million for 2 years. That would mean about 32 million for a platoon DH and a late inning reliever.  No problem.  As long as it doesn’t impact their negotiations with the top tier FAs they are supposedly planning to pursue. 

I think part of the equation is where one sees the Giants.  The company line is they were “only 6 games” out of spot 6.  Technically true.  But misleading.  They had a run in Sept, fueled in large part by going 6-0 against the hapless Rockies.  IIRC in late Aug early Sept they were 10 back of 6 and about even with the D-Backs. 

I think they need a lot of help.  Not just a few pieces of window dressing.  I can see  winter of ‘22 looking a lot like winter of ‘21.  I’ll believe they can sign a top FA non pitcher when I see it.  Until then, I’m from Missouri….

I understand your skepticism.  However, as you were correct with your preseason win total forecast, I think I am going to be right by saying, ownership knows they must (and will) sign a “name”.  Otherwise, if you think attendance was off last year…….

Feel free to remind if I am wrong.  It certainly wouldn’t be the first time.