When the Giants traded for Evan Longoria, they set the top of their 3B depth chart through 2022. That's the bad news. The not so bad news is they got the Rays to pick up enough of his contract that they only have to pay him $13 M per season. In more not so bad news, since he accumulated 2.0 fWAR last year, he was worth a bit more than the $13 M the Giants paid him. Whether he can continue that production for the next 3 seasons remains to be seen, but unlike some other high priced Giants, he at least earned his keep last year.
MLB(40 Man Roster):
Evan Longoria
Zach Green(60 Day IL)
See above re. Longoria. He probably has some trade value so if Farhan wants to reduce his future payroll commitments, we could see Longo moved this winter. The problem is who would replace him. Pablo Sandoval is a free agent and probably can't play everyday anymore. He's likely to miss the first half of the season due to TJ surgery to boot. Zach Green is not a lock to be added back to the 40 Man Roster when he comes off the IL. A replacement for Evan Longoria would likely have to come via trade or free agency.
AAA:
None.
Zach Houchins is a free agent.
AA:
Ryder Jones
I didn't know Ryder Jones was still in the organization, but his name is on the Flying Squirrels roster. It was a rough season for him as he got just 37 AB with 4 different teams within the organization hitting just .189.
A+:
David Villar
Villar is a legitimate prospect. I read somewhere he was named the top defensive 3B in the Cal League in 2019. Hits for power, but struggles to make contact.
A:
Sean Roby
Jacob Gonzalez
Roby has serious power potential. He only hit 5 HR in 226 AB's in 2019, but represented the S-K Volcanoes in a HR derby and absolutely crushed one. Raked to a .338 BA for S-K, struggled to a .187 BA after promotion to Augusta, but with an SLG of .400. I suspect Jacob Gonzalez is a candidate to be released over the winter.
Short Season:
Luis Toribio
Yorlis Rodriguez
Abdiel Layer
Tyler Wyatt
Toribio is another serious prospect with a plus bat with exceptional plate discipline. YRod is another kid with a great hit tool, but power still needs to develop. Layer is a lottery ticket and Wyatt is probably roster filler.
Rookie AZL:
Jean Pena
Pena won't be going anywhere until he brings down a 50% K rate.
DSL: There are no players listed as 3B on the current DSL roster.
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Thanks for these position overviews Doc. They are a bit disappointing to read though. Seems like we don't have anyone in the immediate pipeline (AA & AAA) who project as above average major leaguers (except maybe Bart and Ramos). How do we end up with no legitimate offensive prospects at premium offensive positions like 1B and 3B? Seems like we will need to explore trades to upgrade these two positions or do we continue to sign lots of guys and see who sticks (sluice box)?
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