Hot Corner

The next time Rob Manfred guarantees something is going to happen, how many people will believe him? In light of comments made on Monday, that number will likely be close to zero.

The Giants drafted a well-rounded third baseman in the second round of Friday’s MLB Draft. Or did they select a closer? We’ll have to wait and see.

Or, as I like to call them: Three Fountains of Hope. Or, the Trilogy of Belief. Or, the Trinity of Optimism.

Here’s the Giants’ pitch.

They drafted four — well, four and a half? — pitchers.

It’s been a busy two days.

Let’s take a look back.

Let’s take a look.

The Giants’ amateur scouting director explains what the last few months have been like.

The message got through.