[OutsiderFan]

A writer for the New York Post claims that the Giants were "elated" about the result of Judge's visit. The writer goes on to say that the Yankees were still in the lead, and the Giants didn't do enough to dent the Yankees. Article says that the idea that Judge would be swayed by a hometown team is specious because Judge's hometown of Linden is "two hours away" from SF (actually about an hour and a half). Didn't say anything about Judge having a poster of Buster Posey when he was a kid.

Giants, Dodgers face hurdles in Aaron Judge pursuit (nypost.com)

Says he will visit Dodgers as well, but the Dodgers are trying to slim down their payroll.

I don't believe "2 hours from home" in any way earmarks Judge to the Giants, but to suggest this proximity to home vs. a 6 hour flight and 2 hour drive wouldn't be meaningful to someone wanting to be closer to home, is just silly and wrecks the writers's credibility.

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I didn't know there was only one Gold Glove awarded per position out of all levels of the minor leagues. So kind of a big deal for the Giants to get 2 such players winning a MiLB Gold Glove. Could Casey Schmitt be the opening day Third Baseman, given he can also hit?

https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2022/1...ick-bailey

[OutsiderFan]

A writer for the New York Post claims that the Giants were "elated" about the result of Judge's visit. The writer goes on to say that the Yankees were still in the lead, and the Giants didn't do enough to dent the Yankees. Article says that the idea that Judge would be swayed by a hometown team is specious because Judge's hometown of Linden is "two hours away" from SF (actually about an hour and a half). Didn't say anything about Judge having a poster of Buster Posey when he was a kid.

Giants, Dodgers face hurdles in Aaron Judge pursuit (nypost.com)

Says he will visit Dodgers as well, but the Dodgers are trying to slim down their payroll.

I don't believe "2 hours from home" in any way earmarks Judge to the Giants, but to suggest this proximity to home vs. a 6 hour flight and 2 hour drive wouldn't be meaningful to someone wanting to be closer to home, is just silly and wrecks the writers's credibility.

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I didn't know there was only one Gold Glove awarded per position out of all levels of the minor leagues. So kind of a big deal for the Giants to get 2 such players winning a MiLB Gold Glove. Could Casey Schmitt be the opening day Third Baseman, given he can also hit?

https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2022/1...ick-bailey