(03-15-2023, 11:52 AM)Giants Wrote: More on the potential opening roster…
Using my last observation…
Grant Brisbee at The Athletic is suggesting:
Wisely in, Piscotty out
Hjelle in, DeSclafani out (IL)
My thoughts on these suggestions:
The 40 man roster will influence the decision-making process.
Currently, there are 39 players on the 40 man (Gonzalez will be moved to the 60 Day IL following his back surgery tomorrow).
That leaves one open spot (Perez?).
Next up: Sabol. If SF does not place him on the 40 man, he must be placed on waivers. If he is not picked up by another team, he must then be offered back to Pittsburgh. Since the Giants don’t want to lose him, look for him to be added to the 40 man at the expense of someone else.
That puts Piscotty in a tough situation. Do the Giants want to cut a second man from the 40 man? Is there another player who could be put on the 60 Day IL?
Putting DeSclafani on the IL gives him more time to recover from his ankle surgery. Since the Giants have multiple SP options, that should not be an issue.
Lastly, Wisely is the “Crawford insurance policy”.
Be shocked if Perez is not on the roster. They need a veteran catcher.
I think Sabol will be on the team. Heck, he may be in lineup, either in LF or DH (Pederson in left) Opening Day.
Problem Piscotty has if if he is brought on the 40 and to the roster, they can’t send him down without opening him to waivers. Tough to open a spot on 40 for a potential short timer.
Jackson is likely to go on the 60. He won’t be ready till late May/early June. Szarpucki is another 60 candidate. He has an arm issue. Forearm I think. Neuropathy.
Three potential slots.
Brisbees idea on DeSclafani starting on IL makes some sense. They don’t need a 5th starter till game 9. Which is 11 days in. So, he can sit the 10, work on the side and get activated to start or piggy back that game.
Also, Giants signed Romo to minor league deal. He will wear the uniform and go to the mound in Bay Bridge series. Then retire. Very cool. He has the heart of a lion. A Forever Giant.
They should have a Core Four Day. Romo, Affeldt, Lopez, Casilla. A big part of the run.