The Giants got more good pitching and hitting and generally looked like they are almost ready to start the season as they dominated the mighty Padres in Scottsdale. Game Notes:
YtY RF and Donnie Barrels 2B both hit their third HR's of the spring. As good as those two have been over the past two seasons, I think they may both have another level they can reach this season.
Austin Slater CF also hit his third HR of the spring. It looks like health maintenance is the only factor standing between him and a breakout season. If everyone stays healthy, Kap is going to have some tough decisions to make about playing time between Slater, Dubon and Dickerson.
Joey Bart C hit his 2'nd spring HR and his hitting .455 in the Cactus League. At least the bat looks ready to take over as primary C by next spring. Hopefully he can work out whatever the pitchers aren't diggin' about his style behind the plate.
Brandon Belt PH made his first appearance of the spring with a PH AB in the 6'th inning. He struck out, but at least it was swinging.
Anthony DeSclafani RHP went a strong 4+ innings while throwing 76 pitches. He appears to be on track to be ready for his turn in the rotation opening week. Kruk and Kuip mentioned that he tends to be a flyball pitchers who is comfortable working up in the zone and the impact the change in home ballpark from Cincinnati to San Francisco will likely have on the number of HR's he gives up.
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Aaron Sanchez RHP makes his second start of the Cactus League tonight facing the Brewers and the omnipresent Brett Anderson LHP in Scottsdale.
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The Giants optioned Jason Vosler IF with Sam Selman LHP, Silvino Bracho RHP, Rico Garcia RHP, Phil Pfeifer LHP and Joe McCarthy OF/1B also cut. Garcia is out for the season with TJ surgery. Vosler would seem to be the biggest surprise here and maybe the Giants want to try to ramp Belt up quickly and have him ready to start the season on Opening Day?
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