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I’m guessing Gallen signs with Cubs for close to what Bob posted
December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I’m guessing Gallen signs with Cubs for close to what Bob posted
I thought I would take a quick look at Rule 5 eligible relief options. Now I’m like 30 pitchers deep watching video. I need to seek help.
I’ll post a top 5 on Monday, haven’t been too enthused by anyone, but RHP Chris Campos (LAD) is interesting.
I’ll post a top 5 on Monday, haven’t been too enthused by anyone, but RHP Chris Campos (LAD) is interesting.
December 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I thought I would take a quick look at Rule 5 eligible relief options. Now I’m like 30 pitchers deep watching video. I need to seek help.
I’ll post a top 5 on Monday, haven’t been too enthused by anyone, but RHP Chris Campos (LAD) is interesting.
I’ll post a top 5 on Monday, haven’t been too enthused by anyone, but RHP Chris Campos (LAD) is interesting.
Hope PIT gets him right.
The Giants announced that former top prospect Marco Luciano was claimed off waivers by the Pirates. They now have 39 players on their 40-man roster.
December 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Hope PIT gets him right.
Out of the seven advisors to Posey, only two have baseball exec experience. One of them being Bobby Evans who was out of baseball since the Giants fired him. I don’t know if that’s the right mix for Posey, who also had no executive experience.
The Giants announced that Curt Casali and Javier Lopez are back as advisors to the baseball operations department. Paul Bien, their VP of analytics, has been promoted and is now an assistant general manager.
December 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Out of the seven advisors to Posey, only two have baseball exec experience. One of them being Bobby Evans who was out of baseball since the Giants fired him. I don’t know if that’s the right mix for Posey, who also had no executive experience.
Need to up my game next year. @fangraphs.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Need to up my game next year. @fangraphs.com
I don’t see Lodolo costing that much. He’s projected for 2.5 WAR this year, let’s say another 2.5 WAR next year. 5 WAR, but he’ll get pricier in arb, probably 12M total over two years. So net value is ~4 WAR. That typically costs a back half of top 100 prospect.
Lodolo probably costs Eldridge. I do think you could get Kelly for less than Matos though. Meckler+
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I don’t see Lodolo costing that much. He’s projected for 2.5 WAR this year, let’s say another 2.5 WAR next year. 5 WAR, but he’ll get pricier in arb, probably 12M total over two years. So net value is ~4 WAR. That typically costs a back half of top 100 prospect.
You get Lodolo, and add someone like Merrill Kelly, and that’ll be fine. That should leave them with enough $ to still tackle RF, 2B, and a few bucks for RP.
Giants need one SP from this bucket (in order of talent imo): Skubal, Luzardo, Ryan, Soriano, Rasmussen, Cabrera, Lodolo, deGrom, Baz, Gore.
I think Lodolo is a good fit, in terms of potential cost, upside, salary. 2 years control at around 10-12M total, projected ~5 WAR. Level+Matos, or Ramos+?
I think Lodolo is a good fit, in terms of potential cost, upside, salary. 2 years control at around 10-12M total, projected ~5 WAR. Level+Matos, or Ramos+?
December 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
You get Lodolo, and add someone like Merrill Kelly, and that’ll be fine. That should leave them with enough $ to still tackle RF, 2B, and a few bucks for RP.
I would rather go for Zack Littell or Adrian Houser before Zac Gallen at 20M+ and a QO.
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I would rather go for Zack Littell or Adrian Houser before Zac Gallen at 20M+ and a QO.
CIN perspective on trading SP: www.cincinnati.com/story/sports...
December 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
CIN perspective on trading SP: www.cincinnati.com/story/sports...
Giants need one SP from this bucket (in order of talent imo): Skubal, Luzardo, Ryan, Soriano, Rasmussen, Cabrera, Lodolo, deGrom, Baz, Gore.
I think Lodolo is a good fit, in terms of potential cost, upside, salary. 2 years control at around 10-12M total, projected ~5 WAR. Level+Matos, or Ramos+?
I think Lodolo is a good fit, in terms of potential cost, upside, salary. 2 years control at around 10-12M total, projected ~5 WAR. Level+Matos, or Ramos+?
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Giants need one SP from this bucket (in order of talent imo): Skubal, Luzardo, Ryan, Soriano, Rasmussen, Cabrera, Lodolo, deGrom, Baz, Gore.
I think Lodolo is a good fit, in terms of potential cost, upside, salary. 2 years control at around 10-12M total, projected ~5 WAR. Level+Matos, or Ramos+?
I think Lodolo is a good fit, in terms of potential cost, upside, salary. 2 years control at around 10-12M total, projected ~5 WAR. Level+Matos, or Ramos+?
The Giants sold 10% to SSP for roughly $300–400M? How much went into the ballpark vs non-Giants ventures? They could have used some of those proceeds to buttress the payroll through 2030. Instead, there is a spend ceiling below CBT to meet ROI expectations of SSP. Organization harvestation.
Private equity is already ruining the SF Giants.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
December 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The Giants sold 10% to SSP for roughly $300–400M? How much went into the ballpark vs non-Giants ventures? They could have used some of those proceeds to buttress the payroll through 2030. Instead, there is a spend ceiling below CBT to meet ROI expectations of SSP. Organization harvestation.
Bleak. This franchise is just not in a position to think like this.
Interesting stuff via @andrewbaggarly.bsky.social -- it was always tough to see the Giants getting too involved in a big bidding war for Imai (especially with Boras attached) www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Giants not inclined to spend what it takes to sign Tatsuya Imai: Sources
A detailed look at why the Giants aren't looking to sign the 27-year-old Japanese righty or any of the other top starters on the market.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Bleak. This franchise is just not in a position to think like this.
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Giants now have two high slot (Hentges, Gage) and two low slot lefties (Miller, Sanmartin) on their 40-man roster. I think it might be worth it to go in with 3 LHP out of the bullpen, being Hentges + two low slots. It’s good depth but also allows two quality counters to Ohtani.
November 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Giants now have two high slot (Hentges, Gage) and two low slot lefties (Miller, Sanmartin) on their 40-man roster. I think it might be worth it to go in with 3 LHP out of the bullpen, being Hentges + two low slots. It’s good depth but also allows two quality counters to Ohtani.
I had Cease as the best value among the top of the SP class, but this is a lot. 7/180 would have been fantastic, but I guess 30M is the premium for what this class has to offer.
NEWS: The Blue Jays are signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract, sources tell The Athletic.
It's the largest pitching contract in franchise history.
It's the largest pitching contract in franchise history.
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I had Cease as the best value among the top of the SP class, but this is a lot. 7/180 would have been fantastic, but I guess 30M is the premium for what this class has to offer.
Imai has a smart agent.
Imai Tatsuya, a posted MLB-ready pitcher, would like to take down a team like the Dodgers rather than join them. :eyes:
(H/T TV Ashai, jomboymedia)
(H/T TV Ashai, jomboymedia)
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Imai has a smart agent.
Josuar Gonzalez vs. Luis Hernandez vs. Jhonny Level will be a fascinating discussion next year. Each has their own very unique path to the majors. Gonzalez, the best glove and athlete, Hernandez with feel and power, Level with a bit of everything.
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Josuar Gonzalez vs. Luis Hernandez vs. Jhonny Level will be a fascinating discussion next year. Each has their own very unique path to the majors. Gonzalez, the best glove and athlete, Hernandez with feel and power, Level with a bit of everything.
Things only I find interesting. That last post from Heyman about Knizer DFA. It was the first time he has used wRC+ in a post since 2021. I’m guessing an agent text c&p.
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Things only I find interesting. That last post from Heyman about Knizer DFA. It was the first time he has used wRC+ in a post since 2021. I’m guessing an agent text c&p.
When I put together my PC shortlist, I asked a few industry folks for names. I got like two dozen names, Meccage was not one of them. Not that it means anything.
The Giants reportedly are hiring Justin Meccage as the team's new pitching coach
Giants reportedly hiring Justin Meccage as new pitching coach after J.P. Martinez departure
The San Francisco Giants reportedly are hiring Justin Meccage to serve on Tony Vitello's staff as pitching coach.
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
When I put together my PC shortlist, I asked a few industry folks for names. I got like two dozen names, Meccage was not one of them. Not that it means anything.
My role at work has dramatically changed in the last week, so not sure I’ll be able to put it together. Dramatically increased workload.
Time is running out, if I don’t get it done by this weekend, it’s not happening. :(
Time is running out, if I don’t get it done by this weekend, it’s not happening. :(
Psyched to see your offseason plan for this year. Agreed that pitching is the priority, but hard not to be intrigued by a trade for a Brandon Donovan type bat. I don’t think the current lineup gets it done.
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My role at work has dramatically changed in the last week, so not sure I’ll be able to put it together. Dramatically increased workload.
Time is running out, if I don’t get it done by this weekend, it’s not happening. :(
Time is running out, if I don’t get it done by this weekend, it’s not happening. :(
McNeil is an interesting target. Defensive value at 2B and some versatility in the corners. Solidly average bat, with contact profile. Not too pricey at 12M AAV for 2026 and has a team option. Shouldn’t be too expensive to acquire. Platoon with Koss to keep him fresh, opens up Schmitt to be moved.
Per Jeff Passan, Kodai Senga is "extremely available", Luisangel Acuña, Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, Brandon Nimmo, and Jeff McNeil can also be had, and the Mets have interest in Devin Williams and are "mulling" signing both him and Edwin Diaz.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
November 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
McNeil is an interesting target. Defensive value at 2B and some versatility in the corners. Solidly average bat, with contact profile. Not too pricey at 12M AAV for 2026 and has a team option. Shouldn’t be too expensive to acquire. Platoon with Koss to keep him fresh, opens up Schmitt to be moved.
Rule 5 protection deadline is today, I think the Giants will protect:
RHP Will Bednar
RHP Spencer Miles
Just under the line for me:
RHP Gerelmi Maldonado
Bednar, 1R capital, 96-99 FB elite IVB, has shown SL feel in past. Miles, feel for strikes coming off TJ, 94-96 sinker, two good breaking balls.
RHP Will Bednar
RHP Spencer Miles
Just under the line for me:
RHP Gerelmi Maldonado
Bednar, 1R capital, 96-99 FB elite IVB, has shown SL feel in past. Miles, feel for strikes coming off TJ, 94-96 sinker, two good breaking balls.
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Rule 5 protection deadline is today, I think the Giants will protect:
RHP Will Bednar
RHP Spencer Miles
Just under the line for me:
RHP Gerelmi Maldonado
Bednar, 1R capital, 96-99 FB elite IVB, has shown SL feel in past. Miles, feel for strikes coming off TJ, 94-96 sinker, two good breaking balls.
RHP Will Bednar
RHP Spencer Miles
Just under the line for me:
RHP Gerelmi Maldonado
Bednar, 1R capital, 96-99 FB elite IVB, has shown SL feel in past. Miles, feel for strikes coming off TJ, 94-96 sinker, two good breaking balls.
Listened to the Flemming interview. 😂 At Flemming’s characterizations of some staff that have left. I’m guessing Brian Bannister is the chief person he had in mind.
Last I heard was the widely reported comment from the FO that they expected to get most of their contracts done by next week. Earlier that day, Flemming was on Roger's podcast and relayed that Posey or Vitello had said they were at the "50 yard line."
Haven't seen any names, though.
Haven't seen any names, though.
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Listened to the Flemming interview. 😂 At Flemming’s characterizations of some staff that have left. I’m guessing Brian Bannister is the chief person he had in mind.
Has there been any chatter about the pitching coach? All I’ve seen is they were rebuffed when trying to interview SD’s BP coach.
PC shortlist (head, asst, BP):
Max Weiner -Texas PC
Matt Hobbs -Arkansas PC
Matt Pierpont -STL Dir of Pitching
Connor McGuiness -LAD Asst. PC
Justin Lehr -TOR MiLB Pitching Director
Jarred Hughes -LAA Coord. of Pitching Analysis
Spenser Davis -SVU PC
Luis Pino -SF ACL PC
Joe Torres -CLE Asst. PC
Max Weiner -Texas PC
Matt Hobbs -Arkansas PC
Matt Pierpont -STL Dir of Pitching
Connor McGuiness -LAD Asst. PC
Justin Lehr -TOR MiLB Pitching Director
Jarred Hughes -LAA Coord. of Pitching Analysis
Spenser Davis -SVU PC
Luis Pino -SF ACL PC
Joe Torres -CLE Asst. PC
November 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Has there been any chatter about the pitching coach? All I’ve seen is they were rebuffed when trying to interview SD’s BP coach.
I think evaluating changes in bat speed needed to taken with a grain of salt if the gap is <2mph. That really could be an artifact of changes in how and where the hitter is being pitched. Eldridge’s bat speed was below avg in MLB at 71.5 mph. I wouldn’t be surprised if context adj added 1.5-2mph
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I think evaluating changes in bat speed needed to taken with a grain of salt if the gap is <2mph. That really could be an artifact of changes in how and where the hitter is being pitched. Eldridge’s bat speed was below avg in MLB at 71.5 mph. I wouldn’t be surprised if context adj added 1.5-2mph
Thought this was going to be a standard overview, but is actually one of the more interesting beat stories I’ve read this year. Lots of interesting stuff we don’t typically get a view into
New baseball operations president Paul DePodesta says the #Rockies have more analytical tools than people think. The goal is setting procedures to use it successfuly.
www.mlb.com/news/paul-de...
www.mlb.com/news/paul-de...
DePodesta already digging in on how to improve Rockies' reputation
LAS VEGAS -- The Rockies’ acknowledge being behind other clubs in the use of modern baseball information. But their reputation -- which practically says Old Hoss Radbourn had better analytics when he ...
www.mlb.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Thought this was going to be a standard overview, but is actually one of the more interesting beat stories I’ve read this year. Lots of interesting stuff we don’t typically get a view into