AnonymousDecember 7, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Doc, for the fun of it give me your 3 player signing/acquistions the Giants will make this week. I know i kind of asking you to give me the numbers I use to make when I purchase a lottery ticket, but I respect your views. That said I would be happy with Adames and anything after that > but again your top 3.
Richard in
DrBGiantsfanDecember 7, 2024 at 8:16 AM
As you say, almost anything is possible but OK, let's see if we can break it down. I am going make two assumptions: 1. When Buster speaks, and he is a man of few words, he tells the truth. 2. Buster really really wants to start his tenure as POBO with an improved team. Here's where I'll go with that:
1. Willy Adames SS. Buster said he's going to go get a shortstop. There is really only one significant upgrade at shortstop available, Willy Adames. I think Buster is going to make an all-out effort to sign him.
2. Paul Goldschmidt 1B. First Base is the other position clearly in need of an upgrade but it's also Bryce Eldridge's position and Buster does not want to block Eldridge. Just a guess but I'll say I think there is a lot of mutual respect between Buster and Goldy.
3. Cal Quantrill RHP. I think J. T. Snow sent the signal when he went on the radio and said he would not bring Snell back and instead would bring in a couple of innings eating starting pitchers. Quantrill is affordable, gives you innings and his numbers should look a lot better with home games in Oracle Park instead of Coors Field.
Well There you go Doc! It is 7 A.M.in Winnipeg >I just feed the pets > ,made myself a cup of tea > checked the weather and we here in Winnipeg are in for a heavy snowfall over the next 24 hours > I came next to your blog > and now it is Sunny with a strong hint of a potential winning season > way to go Buster!
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The deal that HAD to be made.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular 1st move by Buster.
Good day for Gmen. We have holes in the farm at 3b and SS, and now we have those covered. We lose a high round but those are rolls of dice. We have OF, 1b and pitching depth, and Fitz / Bailey are young too. This to me was our Achilles heel. Would love to get the Japanese pitcher and maybe a bat for OF but our SPs are not bad (if young) and we have prospects for the one corner. This feels like a huge pivot.
ReplyDeleteI hoped for Adames, Snell and Bieber so Buster got at least one and now needs to work on SP
ReplyDeleteWilly has been consistently good throughout his major league career without ever being outstanding but I think outside of Soto was the guy SF really needed to get.
I’m with you a huge get for Buster
I like this signing since the Giants needed to come away with a SS and Adames was the best available. Brewers manager called him a leader who loves to play in clutch situations. I like how Buster has consulted with Matt Chapman on how several players would fit the team. He seems to be evaluating more then just each players stats. Way to go Buster! I'm excited!
ReplyDeleteWell done Buster and well done Doc on your predictions. If you look at Adames' 2023 season he started slowly and then was struck by a foul ball while standing on the dugout steps on May 27th. He was put on the 10-day IL with a concussion before returning. My hypothesis is that it took the wind out of sails for much of that year. I was a believer last year and drafted him at a discount in my fantasy league* which paid off for me. Anyone who has had a concussion, as I have had, knows how devastating even a mild one can be. I look for him to be productive for the majority of this contract if not all. This first signing gives me hope for the Giants. Keep it going! *(Apologies for fantasy reference).
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it Doc! As for Prediction #2, signing Goldschmidt is both plausible and possible. And if the Giants actually do sign him and then Quantrill you should start offering fortune telling services and the road to your house is going to look like that final scene in Field of Dreams!
ReplyDeleteI think the Giants should still go after Ha-Seong Kim. His price is never going to be lower and with his versatility and Fitzgerald's ability to play multiple positions the Giants will have the ability to keep multiple players fresher as well as have insurance for injuries.
This was the move I think most of us wanted and if we could only get one guy this offseason it was Adames. He fills so many needs for us and is a bargain in this market. I don’t think Buster is done yet and wouldn’t be surprised if he were to make a trade for another bat like Bellinger to really round out our lineup. I would also be fine with Santander who bats switch and could play 1B and then OF or DH once Eldridge comes up. We have a lot of interesting inhouse options for the rotation and pen so they can develop them or trade some for another bat or two. Great first move Buster can’t wait to see whats next!
ReplyDeleteGreat, great move by Buster and the official start of the Buster Era..Adames has everything..Power, Fielding, hit for Ave, Leader, Durable, a ball player!, and wanted to be here...and , really, not bad length/cost contact.. Best move Boster could have made...I was scared %$#*less by the rumors of Kim and how everybody seemed to like that mov...Damn am I relieved.
ReplyDeleteAs Doc and others have pointed out, still need a SP (I still wouldn't minf BURRES to go with WEBB for a two headed consistent monster, a 1B and, in my opinion, improvement in the OF..But, Admes and a SP gives them a ot of piecesthey can trade!
Looking forward to the next week for the first time in awhile.
SteveVA
Besides RF and 1B we have a good idea who the starters will be. And we have adequate players for those two. I would not mind if the Giants don't sign anyone else, assuming the starters are recovering well from their injuries. Giants can now wait for a gppd deal, instead of chasing one.
ReplyDeleteI would be ok with no more moves but would prefer they try to get one more bat for the positions you mentioned. Bellinger and Naylor are available and either would make this lineup look a lot better
DeleteMets are signing Soto and Dodgers are giving Conforto $17 million for one season … hopefully this is going to be a fun week as more dominos fall, including some to the Giants. It’d be nice to move Murphy’s contract, too … although if he can stay healthy, he could provide some support for Bailey behind the plate.
ReplyDeleteGreat signing but another high K% batter like Chapman, Ramos, yty, Bailey, Fitzgerald. Makes sense for roster to be rounded out with some who can more reliably get bar on ball, so keep/promote Wade, Flores, Matos, Meckler? Plus Schmidt, Murphy, and lowK% Kim adds up to 13 -- I feel that could be fine opening day roster standing pat from here on non-Ps
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