After the San Francisco Giants made their first cuts of spring training, here’s a look at who could possibly see their names on the 25-man roster to open up the season.
Whether their hopeful prospects or seasoned veterans, Marty Lurie shared with Larry Krueger on The Krueg Show which Giants are sticking out to him this spring training.
Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija led the majors in innings pitched last season (207.2), so it should come as no surprise that he’s not crazy about the trend when asked about it on Murph & Mac Wednesday. His reasoning, however, doesn’t have anything to do with how it affects starters, but rather the pressure it puts on bullpens over time.
While appearing on Murph & Mac Monday morning, The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly suggested that the Giants could cycle their young pitchers through the fourth and fifth spots in the rotation next season.
The race to win the Giancarlo Stanton sweepstakes is on, and if you’re keeping tabs on the San Francisco Giants’ involvement, you’ll notice they aren’t pacing themselves.
With plans to make drastic changes this offseason, what the Giants could receive for trading Jeff Samardzija to these three teams gives San Francisco a missing piece they need in 2018.
Otani is a low-cost superstar, a pitcher who could slot in at the top of the team’s rotation and form a big three with Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto.
Bobby Evans knows it. Brian Sabean knows it. And Bruce Bochy knows it. To have a chance at competing in 2018, the San Francisco Giants must improve their outfield defense.