One thing I haven’t read is Melvin’s ability to work with young players. Given his work at Oakland, I suspect that’s another plus.
Hope Andrew Bailey is back. But I read he’s interested in getting back to East Coast. Melvin, I assume will get to pick his hitting, pitching, first base, third base and bench coaches. I’d be surprised if any of the Giants current coaches retake those positions - with possible exception of Bailey.
Bigger question - who stays from current roster among the non-rookie regulars. (Again excepting Bailey, albeit Patrick)
“Locks”
Of - Yaz, Haniger
Inf - Wade, Estrada Flores
C Bailey
DH Sabol
Davis, Slater possible trade pieces. Conforto opt out or trade.
Pitching (non rookies except Walker)
“Locks”
Webb
Cobb
Rogers
Rogers
L. Jackson
Walker
Stripling (contract - although I could see them dumping him as sunk cost)
Doval
Point is - there are a lot of questions and potential openings. Both for rookies and FA’s, trades. Going to be a tremendously interesting Winter.
Hope Andrew Bailey is back. But I read he’s interested in getting back to East Coast. Melvin, I assume will get to pick his hitting, pitching, first base, third base and bench coaches. I’d be surprised if any of the Giants current coaches retake those positions - with possible exception of Bailey.
Bigger question - who stays from current roster among the non-rookie regulars. (Again excepting Bailey, albeit Patrick)
“Locks”
Of - Yaz, Haniger
Inf - Wade, Estrada Flores
C Bailey
DH Sabol
Davis, Slater possible trade pieces. Conforto opt out or trade.
Pitching (non rookies except Walker)
“Locks”
Webb
Cobb
Rogers
Rogers
L. Jackson
Walker
Stripling (contract - although I could see them dumping him as sunk cost)
Doval
Point is - there are a lot of questions and potential openings. Both for rookies and FA’s, trades. Going to be a tremendously interesting Winter.