[lex24]

I guess this is now the thread for all things MLB.  Although there is sufficient interest, I would think for a separate Giants 2021 thread. What do you say, moderators?

In any event, Alex Wood seeing a spine specialist for his back.  Not good.  But also not surprising.  He’s been hurt most of the last few years.  So as of today:
Cueto, Gausman, DeSclarfini, Sanchez and Webb.  That’s assuming Sanchez is healthy.  Nothing to worry about though.  They simply need 3 strong from the starter then the parade begins.  Along with the Sacto-Oracle express. (Or for month one - alternate camp  express) About 18 deep, I suspect. Not 18 strong, mind you. I’m thinking: Alvarez, McGee, Rogers, Wisler, Garcia, Peralta, Tropeano, and Kazmir break north. With the shuttle guys being Baragar, Moranta (unless his velocity improves he’s gonna need time), Selman, Menez, and maybe Doval.  Brebbia and Beede are  on 60-day. I suppose Yamaguchi or Sherfy could join the mix.  Options key of course. (Which is why Baragar and Selman start in Sacto) The bottom line - this is going to be a putrid pitching staff. (They are particularly weak in right handed relievers).  Of course, Farhan may grab a couple other guys pre April 1.  Can’t have enough below average older arms.....


 Let’s hope for a LOT of runs. I mean who needs pitching, anyway.

[lex24]

I guess this is now the thread for all things MLB.  Although there is sufficient interest, I would think for a separate Giants 2021 thread. What do you say, moderators?

In any event, Alex Wood seeing a spine specialist for his back.  Not good.  But also not surprising.  He’s been hurt most of the last few years.  So as of today:
Cueto, Gausman, DeSclarfini, Sanchez and Webb.  That’s assuming Sanchez is healthy.  Nothing to worry about though.  They simply need 3 strong from the starter then the parade begins.  Along with the Sacto-Oracle express. (Or for month one - alternate camp  express) About 18 deep, I suspect. Not 18 strong, mind you. I’m thinking: Alvarez, McGee, Rogers, Wisler, Garcia, Peralta, Tropeano, and Kazmir break north. With the shuttle guys being Baragar, Moranta (unless his velocity improves he’s gonna need time), Selman, Menez, and maybe Doval.  Brebbia and Beede are  on 60-day. I suppose Yamaguchi or Sherfy could join the mix.  Options key of course. (Which is why Baragar and Selman start in Sacto) The bottom line - this is going to be a putrid pitching staff. (They are particularly weak in right handed relievers).  Of course, Farhan may grab a couple other guys pre April 1.  Can’t have enough below average older arms.....


 Let’s hope for a LOT of runs. I mean who needs pitching, anyway.

[BostonCard]

As requested, I split out the Giants 2021 thread from what was called the MLB thread, but is really a trivia thread.

BC

[BostonCard]

As requested, I split out the Giants 2021 thread from what was called the MLB thread, but is really a trivia thread.

BC

[Phogge]

Thank you O Great and Benevolent Oz.

The Giants staff reads like a cast report from a B movie.

[Phogge]

Thank you O Great and Benevolent Oz.

The Giants staff reads like a cast report from a B movie.

[lex24]

Thanks!  Let’s keep this a 2021 thread. As for Giants pitching, good line Phogge.

[lex24]

Thanks!  Let’s keep this a 2021 thread. As for Giants pitching, good line Phogge.

[Mick]

10-4 win over the Dodgers.  14 Giants' strikeouts, coupled with three homers, including a grand slam by Chadwick Tromp.  Yaz an HR and triple, Longoria an HR.  Slater 1 for 3.  Scott Kazimir, trying to come back after three years out of baseball gave up two runs on an HR, but struck out four in three innings.

[Mick]

10-4 win over the Dodgers.  14 Giants' strikeouts, coupled with three homers, including a grand slam by Chadwick Tromp.  Yaz an HR and triple, Longoria an HR.  Slater 1 for 3.  Scott Kazimir, trying to come back after three years out of baseball gave up two runs on an HR, but struck out four in three innings.

[BobK]

https://twitter.com/joeritzo/status/1374...77543?s=21

Is Webb our best starter?

[BobK]

https://twitter.com/joeritzo/status/1374...77543?s=21

Is Webb our best starter?

[old spanish trail]

https://twitter.com/joeritzo/status/1374...77543?s=21

Is Webb our best starter?

So far, for sure. Gausman has been just ok, Cueto less than satisfactory, then there's Mr Bad Back, and Sanchez who is coming back after how many years? Kazmir? Really? I must be missing three really good pitchers:)

[old spanish trail]

https://twitter.com/joeritzo/status/1374...77543?s=21

Is Webb our best starter?

So far, for sure. Gausman has been just ok, Cueto less than satisfactory, then there's Mr Bad Back, and Sanchez who is coming back after how many years? Kazmir? Really? I must be missing three really good pitchers:)

[lex24]

https://twitter.com/joeritzo/status/1374...77543?s=21

Is Webb our best starter?

So far, for sure. Gausman has been just ok, Cueto less than satisfactory, then there's Mr Bad Back, and Sanchez who is coming back after how many years? Kazmir? Really? I must be missing three really good pitchers:)

Spring training.  It’s good to see what he’s doing.  But let’s wait until at least June or to anoint him...

[lex24]

https://twitter.com/joeritzo/status/1374...77543?s=21

Is Webb our best starter?

So far, for sure. Gausman has been just ok, Cueto less than satisfactory, then there's Mr Bad Back, and Sanchez who is coming back after how many years? Kazmir? Really? I must be missing three really good pitchers:)

Spring training.  It’s good to see what he’s doing.  But let’s wait until at least June or to anoint him...

[Phogge]

No miracles here. Waiting period for Jelly and Corry and a few others. Need to address pitching in the draft.

[Phogge]

No miracles here. Waiting period for Jelly and Corry and a few others. Need to address pitching in the draft.

[Mick]

I think Webb will be better than advertised.  I think Gausman will be excellent.  I think Cueto will have issues as his velocity has declined rapidly.  I think DeSclefani and Wood are doing well.  On the other hand, I don't think Sanchez has enough left, I think Kazimir should have stayed retired.

BTW, all current starters are right handed, best relievers are all left handed.

[Mick]

I think Webb will be better than advertised.  I think Gausman will be excellent.  I think Cueto will have issues as his velocity has declined rapidly.  I think DeSclefani and Wood are doing well.  On the other hand, I don't think Sanchez has enough left, I think Kazimir should have stayed retired.

BTW, all current starters are right handed, best relievers are all left handed.

[BobK]

Cueto throw at 94 recently. Giants noted that.

[BobK]

Cueto throw at 94 recently. Giants noted that.

[cardcrimson]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

[cardcrimson]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

[Phogge]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

OMG! he threw 94 at Shakespeare?

[Phogge]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

OMG! he threw 94 at Shakespeare?

[BostonCard]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

OMG! he threw 94 at Shakespeare?

No, he threw Shakespeare.

BC

[BostonCard]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

OMG! he threw 94 at Shakespeare?

No, he threw Shakespeare.

BC

[Mick]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

OMG! he threw 94 at Shakespeare?

No, he threw Shakespeare.

BC

That was on a hot gun, wasn't it?

Giants over the past two games gave up four runs total and scored 13.  Giants are now 10-10.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/padres-vs-gi...ame=641926

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-in...ame=642206


Giants currently 2nd in MLB in stolen bases with 23, and first in errors with 22.  They are 6th in OPS and 9th in runs scored, 7th in batting average, second in on base percentage.

On the other hand, 23rd in ERA, and 27th in WHIP but are 6th in HRs given up.

Could be a rough year.

[Mick]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

OMG! he threw 94 at Shakespeare?

No, he threw Shakespeare.

BC

That was on a hot gun, wasn't it?

Giants over the past two games gave up four runs total and scored 13.  Giants are now 10-10.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/padres-vs-gi...ame=641926

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-in...ame=642206


Giants currently 2nd in MLB in stolen bases with 23, and first in errors with 22.  They are 6th in OPS and 9th in runs scored, 7th in batting average, second in on base percentage.

On the other hand, 23rd in ERA, and 27th in WHIP but are 6th in HRs given up.

Could be a rough year.

[lex24]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

OMG! he threw 94 at Shakespeare?

No, he threw Shakespeare.

BC

That was on a hot gun, wasn't it?

Giants over the past two games gave up four runs total and scored 13.  Giants are now 10-10.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/padres-vs-gi...ame=641926

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-in...ame=642206


Giants currently 2nd in MLB in stolen bases with 23, and first in errors with 22.  They are 6th in OPS and 9th in runs scored, 7th in batting average, second in on base percentage.

On the other hand, 23rd in ERA, and 27th in WHIP but are 6th in HRs given up.

Could be a rough year.

I think ST records and stats are meaningless.  But I agree, it may be a rough year.  Pitching and defense are, to be generous, questionable.

[lex24]

Cueto throw at 94 recently.  Giants noted that.

Who's number 94? Bard?

OMG! he threw 94 at Shakespeare?

No, he threw Shakespeare.

BC

That was on a hot gun, wasn't it?

Giants over the past two games gave up four runs total and scored 13.  Giants are now 10-10.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/padres-vs-gi...ame=641926

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-in...ame=642206


Giants currently 2nd in MLB in stolen bases with 23, and first in errors with 22.  They are 6th in OPS and 9th in runs scored, 7th in batting average, second in on base percentage.

On the other hand, 23rd in ERA, and 27th in WHIP but are 6th in HRs given up.

Could be a rough year.

I think ST records and stats are meaningless.  But I agree, it may be a rough year.  Pitching and defense are, to be generous, questionable.

[Phogge]

Trade two #1’s and a #3 plus this year’s 12th pick for the Dolphins #3.

Speculation is Lance or Fields. Obviously Kyle has fallen in love with one of them.

[Phogge]

Trade two #1’s and a #3 plus this year’s 12th pick for the Dolphins #3.

Speculation is Lance or Fields. Obviously Kyle has fallen in love with one of them.

[BobK]

A great trade. All the talk here how Jimmy G must go. I’m just thankful they didn’t go after Watson back when so maybe thought the savior

[BobK]

A great trade. All the talk here how Jimmy G must go. I’m just thankful they didn’t go after Watson back when so maybe thought the savior

[donkey687]

A great trade.  All the talk here how Jimmy G must go.    I’m just thankful they didn’t go after Watson back when so maybe thought the savior

Lynch must be confident in someone or two someones (given #2 pick may get their target) as two future first rounds and current third round is a heavy price to pay for moving up 9 spots.  He also must be confident that they are an elite team with end of first round picks the next two years.  I like the confidence. I hope it doesn't look like hubris in hindsight.

[donkey687]

A great trade.  All the talk here how Jimmy G must go.    I’m just thankful they didn’t go after Watson back when so maybe thought the savior

Lynch must be confident in someone or two someones (given #2 pick may get their target) as two future first rounds and current third round is a heavy price to pay for moving up 9 spots.  He also must be confident that they are an elite team with end of first round picks the next two years.  I like the confidence. I hope it doesn't look like hubris in hindsight.

[Goose]

This trade is undoubtedly a big risk. Sometimes you have to take a risk and go for it, but I just don't see this team as good enough in the near term to ensure they can take advantage of a "great" QB. The offense they run doesn't require that. It requires consistency and accuracy with the ability to throw deep when it is there. Not sure that is what you get in a 1st round draft pick who wants to be "the man". Draft picks, particularly QBs, often don't work out as expected.

[Goose]

This trade is undoubtedly a big risk. Sometimes you have to take a risk and go for it, but I just don't see this team as good enough in the near term to ensure they can take advantage of a "great" QB. The offense they run doesn't require that. It requires consistency and accuracy with the ability to throw deep when it is there. Not sure that is what you get in a 1st round draft pick who wants to be "the man". Draft picks, particularly QBs, often don't work out as expected.