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I don’t think it will have a long term impact on the Giants.  The team is well-known for being a first class organization re: how they care for the players and their families.  

Quite frankly, I think Davis’ agent did him a great disservice.  He should have known all the rules regarding arbitration.  If he didn’t, he was negligent.  If he did, he failed to give his client sound advice.  (I think it was the latter).  

In the last week, I wonder how many players have talked to their agents about this case.

The Giants seem to be making a determined effort to destroy that reputation. I question whether the current reputation of management is somewhat cold and calculating. Players essentially being the equivalent of chess pieces. At the risk of incurring Mick’s wrath, I think that was part of the rationale in bringing in Melvin.


If the agent didn’t go through the scenario, then you’re right. There is always the chance that he did and Davis decided to roll the dice. We don’t know that part probably never will. Unless Davis fires his agent.

The other thing is timing. I believe the filing deadline for arbitration is something like January 11. And most teams, including the Giants, have a file and trial policy. They won’t negotiate during that time. Davis knew they were going after Chapman. But what really sealed the deal was when the Giants signed Soler. Until that signing, there was a good chance that even if the Giants sign Chapman, Davis could stick because he could be the designated hitter.

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I don’t think it will have a long term impact on the Giants.  The team is well-known for being a first class organization re: how they care for the players and their families.  

Quite frankly, I think Davis’ agent did him a great disservice.  He should have known all the rules regarding arbitration.  If he didn’t, he was negligent.  If he did, he failed to give his client sound advice.  (I think it was the latter).  

In the last week, I wonder how many players have talked to their agents about this case.

The Giants seem to be making a determined effort to destroy that reputation. I question whether the current reputation of management is somewhat cold and calculating. Players essentially being the equivalent of chess pieces. At the risk of incurring Mick’s wrath, I think that was part of the rationale in bringing in Melvin.


If the agent didn’t go through the scenario, then you’re right. There is always the chance that he did and Davis decided to roll the dice. We don’t know that part probably never will. Unless Davis fires his agent.

The other thing is timing. I believe the filing deadline for arbitration is something like January 11. And most teams, including the Giants, have a file and trial policy. They won’t negotiate during that time. Davis knew they were going after Chapman. But what really sealed the deal was when the Giants signed Soler. Until that signing, there was a good chance that even if the Giants sign Chapman, Davis could stick because he could be the designated hitter.