Brian Murphy

If you’re still going to be mad about the Giants plans for 2018, you may be falling into the trap of the old saying about the cynic: He knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.

The answer isn’t simple. There are persuasive arguments both ways, so much so that I find myself having cold feet at the latest MLB.com reports.

As our chat with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reminded us yesterday, the 49ers’ desire to see Jimmy Garoppolo as a 49er is nothing personal. It’s strictly business.

Giants-Dodgers. You root against each other. That’s the fun.

How does one measure swag level? Scientifically? Mathematically? Swag-a-lat-ically?

They say money can’t buy happiness. Even though NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s misery is gold-plated and wood-paneled because of that robust salary, it’s misery nonetheless.

The offseason is out there, gents. Go win it, or face the wrath of KNBR callers.

As if the Giants needed any more reminders that a roster and identity makeover is the direction they must travel, the announcement of Matt Cain’s retirement comes along to serve as a big, fat reminder.

The news that the Oakland A’s have selected the Laney College site near Lake Merritt is large for the Bay Area sports scene. Everything’s changing in the 21st century, right before our eyes, and the new landscape by 2025 will leave us with a very odd thought: AT&T Park will be the oldest home park among the Giants/A’s/49ers/Raiders/Warriors.

Muscle-bound sluggers are winning games by studying launch angles, while heat-throwing pitchers are providing the power. The Giants, led by Brandon Belt’s 18 home runs, are not keeping up. This is where Stanton comes in.