tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post6178979425253006057..comments2024-03-28T23:51:34.251-07:00Comments on When the Giants Come to Town...: Down on the Farm: San Jose Giants 2016 RosterDrBGiantsfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574563470247927739noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-38671622205642995212016-04-07T08:49:55.089-07:002016-04-07T08:49:55.089-07:00Ha. It's a deal good sir.Ha. It's a deal good sir.Rainballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-78031845293046619602016-04-06T21:31:08.825-07:002016-04-06T21:31:08.825-07:00I'll give my thoughts tomorrow and you can rew...I'll give my thoughts tomorrow and you can rewrite this all over again for the Comments. How's that?DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-42785567661564029992016-04-06T17:52:55.831-07:002016-04-06T17:52:55.831-07:00I like Heath Slatton, RP. I guess he'll be at ...I like Heath Slatton, RP. I guess he'll be at Augusta.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-36492907883331143672016-04-06T12:51:55.651-07:002016-04-06T12:51:55.651-07:00In anticipation of the upcoming Augusta blurb (and...In anticipation of the upcoming Augusta blurb (and some of the questions about defensive positioning coming up here), I'll not apologize for redirecting my questions a bit here:<br /><br />I figured Jalen Miller would be a strong candidate to be transitioned to CF early on, seeing as Fox is going to be climbing the ladder at right about the same level throughout their respective Minors developments. I'm sure they'll let the season and defensive chops play themselves out a bit, but what what's the likely positional future for these Giants, considering all the of condensed talent in Augusta right now? <br /><br />Additionally, I'll bring up a young Mr. Manuel Geraldo - whom Roger shone a light on yesterday from his article over at MCC. It's a great bit about the dense nugget of talent that's going to be taking the field together this year over in Augusta, GA.<br /><br />Here's what Roger quoted in his article on McC, from BA's Ben Badler about Manuel Geraldo:<br />"At 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, the 17-year-old Geraldo is a 60 runner and has plus arm strength. With good actions, range and footwork, he has a chance to be a quality defender at shortstop."<br /><br />I have loved recently reading and recognizing Sabean's penchant for drafting a ton of shortstops and then just playing them all over the field. However, it certainly would seem that if you may be transitioning them to a VERY different position - such as CF - you need to groom them there from early on - as plus defenders in CF can only get to that status by getting TONS of reps and learning the art of reading a ball off of contact. Athleticism alone will not do the trick. <br /><br />Thoughts?RainBallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725941337502884436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-89916522864509218452016-04-06T09:03:12.794-07:002016-04-06T09:03:12.794-07:00I think Jebavy gets the CF job. Having 3 plus def...I think Jebavy gets the CF job. Having 3 plus defenders is a nice luxury. Now will any of them hit?Shankbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803824507120403397noreply@blogger.com