Bob Nightengale

Bob Nightengale of USA Today and MLB Network said on KNBR two weeks ago that the San Francisco Giants are the heavy favorites to land Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton this offseason.

Coming off their disastrous 64-98 season–their worst since losing 100 games in 1985–Bob Nightengale joined KNBR Tonight and discussed the Giants’ future.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today has been breaking news throughout the week regarding shakeups on the Giants coaching staff and front office. On Wednesday he joined Gary & Larry, and in addition to reporting that the Giants are the front runner for Giancarlo Stanton, he had some interesting things to say regarding the future of Giants manager Bruce Bochy.

Throughout the week, legendary MLB writer Bob Nightengale of USA Today has reported on a handful of shakeups in the Giants coaching staff and front office. On Wednesday, Nightengale broke some more news that could prove to be especially significant, telling Gary & Larry that the Giants are not only the leaders in the sweepstakes to acquire Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, but that either he or Diamondbacks outfielder J.D. Martinez will be on the team ‘for sure’ in 2018.

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale joined The Audible on 1050 Tuesday morning and said he thinks the Giants really don’t have a choice about whether or not to rebuild.