Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images Probably nothing. The latest installment of MLB free agency updates from ESPN’s Jeff Passan is in, and naturally, every San Francisco Giants fan started scanning it immediately for news pertaining to Aaron Judge. And the first blip of news should make you catch your breath with excitement: the New York Yankees have, yet again, … [Read more...] about Yankees again lowball Aaron Judge, but what does it mean?
Wednesday/Thursday BP: Carlos Rodón met with the Mets
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The Mets are in “information gathering mode” for a starting pitcher, with Jacob deGrom opting out and becoming a free agent. They are officially in the mix on Rodón, and, well, everyone else. Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants had two All Stars in 2022, one of them is locked in for another year with the team … [Read more...] about Wednesday/Thursday BP: Carlos Rodón met with the Mets
Shelby Miller vacates Forever Giant status, signs with Dodgers
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images How dare he take a job offer. Jason Schmidt. Sergio Romo. Brian Wilson. Juan Uribe. Shelby Miller. The list of former San Francisco Giants who have joined the Los Angeles Dodgers just got a little bit longer. The MLB offseason has been moving at a snail’s pace as everyone waits for the 6-foot-7 domino to fall. But the Los … [Read more...] about Shelby Miller vacates Forever Giant status, signs with Dodgers
Maybe the Giants don’t have to do very much this offseason after all
Sorry, good players. Your services are not required. | Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports An absurdly early ZiPS projection shows the team being successful based on the roster they have on hand. The San Francisco Giants have met with Aaron Judge and made him an offer. If he accepts, the Giants will get better, to the extent that the team might not have to make any other … [Read more...] about Maybe the Giants don’t have to do very much this offseason after all
Good news for Joc and Yaz
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports We all suspected the limits on defensive shifting might help some Giants, and now there’s some data to back it up. The Shift isn’t dead, but it’s limited, and that’s good news for the San Francisco Giants and their quest to build a cost effective lineup around Aaron Judge or some other big fish. Joc Pederson had a tremendous year, but it’s … [Read more...] about Good news for Joc and Yaz
Monday/Tuesday BP: Steph Curry pitched in on recruitment effort for Aaron Judge
Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images Sure, maybe he had his own motivations for it, but every little bit helps. Probably. Good morning, baseball fans! I hope you had an excellent holiday weekend. I wish I had something cool and exciting to tell you about this morning, but it’s been a slow weekend for San Francisco Giants news. The buzz has been and … [Read more...] about Monday/Tuesday BP: Steph Curry pitched in on recruitment effort for Aaron Judge
Someone should play first
Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Giants infield is operational as is, but could use help from a more traditional first baseman. The sky hangs low over our heads. Winter worries descend. As 3rd graders argue over offsides and pass-interference penalties in their pick-up football game, precious recess minutes ticking off the clock, my thoughts … [Read more...] about Someone should play first
Weekend BP: How much do you care about Dodgers stink?
Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images How would you feel if the Giants signed a former Dodger? Happy weekend, San Francisco Giants fans. We’ve arrived at yet another weekend of Aaron Judge still being a free agent, but it certainly seems like that will cease being true in a week or two. The Giants pursuit of Judge is well known and well documented. But … [Read more...] about Weekend BP: How much do you care about Dodgers stink?
Friday BP: Black Friday deals for Giants fans!
Our good friends over at Breaking T have got Black Friday deals for all of the sports fans in your life! Good morning, baseball fans! Hopefully everyone who celebrates had a great holiday. As we move towards the Christmas season, today is the day for deals, gift-buying and shameless promotions! But there’s no shame in checking out these Black Friday sales from our good friends … [Read more...] about Friday BP: Black Friday deals for Giants fans!