tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post3371128878933223748..comments2024-03-28T16:56:58.862-07:00Comments on When the Giants Come to Town...: Giants 2015 Depth Charts: Starting PitchingDrBGiantsfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574563470247927739noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-34294301505549120682015-11-12T08:22:15.035-08:002015-11-12T08:22:15.035-08:00Thanks for sharing that, I figured that he's b...Thanks for sharing that, I figured that he's been a monster in doing that, but good to hear confirmation. <br /><br />This reminds me of a quote from him at around the same time. He noted that one of the things he noticed when he reached the majors was that pitchers threw a lot less than he did between starts and that he would curtail his activities (implying a mid solution, not copying the major leaguers) in order to save strength later in the season. I've always wondered if he followed up on what he said he would do, and how much did he really curtail, and what the regular major leaguer throws between starts.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-17074352993975039782015-11-11T11:07:30.219-08:002015-11-11T11:07:30.219-08:00I'm kind of waiting to see what they do in FA....I'm kind of waiting to see what they do in FA. Not only are we looking for at least one pitcher, we've got to hope for Cain's resurgence or plan for his failure. So, it's just too uncertain for me to go beyond acknowledging that we have a very interesting pitching situation.<br />MosesZDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702323080585738748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-74925252073723045102015-11-11T06:39:38.016-08:002015-11-11T06:39:38.016-08:00Thanks, TBox.Thanks, TBox.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-79137925018418759102015-11-11T06:39:22.164-08:002015-11-11T06:39:22.164-08:00Bobby Evans addressed the Blackburn thing. The Gi...Bobby Evans addressed the Blackburn thing. The Giants felt he had put in a big workload and finished the AAA season on a high note and wanted him to carry that thought through the winter. Same reason why they pulled him from the AFL. Don't know if that is right or wrong, but at least they are very aware of him and have a plan. Evans also gushed about Blackburn at the postseason presser giving the beat writers the impression that Clayton has a lot of big fans within the organization.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-22891614331731297702015-11-11T03:20:49.418-08:002015-11-11T03:20:49.418-08:00If the Giants strike out like last years FA pitchi...If the Giants strike out like last years FA pitching attempt to sign a wealthy pitcher happens again, I think we will see a lot more young'uns in spring training. Cain had that pretty decent last start and that didn't come with guarantees. Things could be real bad, but I don't understand the lack of giving Blackburn a call up instead of a Broadway?<br />TBoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-20743496995956623682015-11-11T03:11:31.127-08:002015-11-11T03:11:31.127-08:00In 2009 I watched MadBum's MiLB pre game worko...In 2009 I watched MadBum's MiLB pre game workout on his non-pitching days. Years later I watched his MLB pre game exercise at Dodger Stadium and nothing had changed. I am not talking about the pitching part, I am talk some heavy conditional and stamina stuff. Sometimes it sure looks like these guys are burnt out by September. Conditioning and stamina is as important in October as in spring training and I am not just referring to rookies...<br />Doc, this website is gold!<br />TBoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-6892700817745399452015-11-10T13:07:32.346-08:002015-11-10T13:07:32.346-08:00Unless there is a rash of injuries they are not go...Unless there is a rash of injuries they are not going to put Blackburn in the rotation on Opening Day. That is not their MO. They will try to fill the roster with proven starters and if one of them gets injured in ST then and only then will Blackburn get the nod. If anything he would be a mid to late season call up. Bumgarner did not get the nod until June 26th in 2010 and that was after 4 appearances at the end 2009. Blackburn has not even thrown one pitch in the big leagues. He could be the reincarnation of Christy Mathewson and it still isn't happening.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15112223964736652123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-61691333527316119532015-11-10T11:26:07.078-08:002015-11-10T11:26:07.078-08:00Thanks, Doc. Blackburn has pitched well at every ...Thanks, Doc. Blackburn has pitched well at every level, including the hitter havens which are the Cal League and the PCL. His strong finish at Sacto after a slow start coming off shoulder soreness suggest he may not have much more to prove at AAA. I could see him capably holding down a back end rotation spot in the bigs.<br /><br />So the rotation could look like:<br />#1 Bummy<br />#2 Top tier FA starter<br />#3 Peavy<br />#4 Cain <br />#5 Blackburn<br />#6 Heston (swingman)<br /><br />Or if they sign 2 Tier Two FA starters rather than 1 Tier One starter:<br />#1 Bummy<br />#2 Tier Two FA starter<br />#3 Tier Two FA starter<br />#4 Peavy<br />#5 Cain<br />#6 Blackburn/Heston (big league swingman/minor league depth)<br /><br />In the first scenario, the #2 starter would be more of a #1a to Bummy, and having two anchors, along with a strong bullpen, can take a team a long way in the postseason. In the second scenario, the increased depth would help over the course of the season, keeping the all the arms fresher for the postseason. I'm torn over which scenario I would rather see play out. <br /><br />baseballjunkienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-60454728505224076392015-11-10T09:42:53.594-08:002015-11-10T09:42:53.594-08:00I do not see anybody who could push Bumgarner to t...I do not see anybody who could push Bumgarner to the #2 role on this list but that is not necessarily a bad thing. There is a wealth of #2 and #3 ceiling pitchers and a couple that could have a #1 ceiling. Some might be trade chips to get young cost controlled pitching in return. Some might just end up on the MLB roster in a few years. The bottom line is that we have talent at just about every level.<br /><br />It remains to be seen what the Giants will do in the off season. My opinion is that the Giants should aim for Greinke. If that does not work out then immediately sign Leake as a backup. Also, I believe the Giants should make a trade for a young cost controlled arm for the second vacancy in the rotation. DrB listed Danny Salazar and Carlos Carrasco and I totally agree with either. Either way the Giants go it should leave a few holes for 2017 and 2018 with Peavy and Cain leaving respectively. Hopefully these holes can be filled internally. Also, injuries are a part of the game and one of them can force the hand of the Giants in that case. My point is that even if we sign 2 starting pitchers we will still have room for internal options in the next 2 years.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15112223964736652123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-24351631761322839232015-11-10T09:15:11.905-08:002015-11-10T09:15:11.905-08:00Imagine the depth with Mella and Ysla still in the...Imagine the depth with Mella and Ysla still in the system. Looking at this list, what stands out is the Giants dedication to bringing lefties into the fold. Plenty of trade bait for 2nd tier fill in vets. If Santos can stay healthy, I think he might be the top zoom zoom candidate here. But between Beede/Bickford as the blue chips and Johnson/Coonrod as the hard throwing sleepers, there is a ton to like, we have to remember the Giants are doing this from poor draft position.Shankbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803824507120403397noreply@blogger.com