The Giants lineup sputtered in futility, spoiling a Webb Gem and apparently causing frustrations to boil over onto the field in the 9'th inning. Key Lines:
Casey Schmitt LF- 2 for 4, RBI. BA= .298. 6'th multi-hit game in a row for Schmitt who drove in the only Giants run with a oppo-field single to drive in Luis Arraez 2B who doubled with 2-outs in the third inning followed by a walk to Bryce Eldridge. Drew Gilbert CF had the only other Giants hit in the game for a total of just 4.
Logan Webb RHP- 8 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 3.35. I think it's time to put the term, "Caining" into storage and call it "Webbing." It's such a crime to waste the talent of a guy who has pitched his heart out for this team for 5+ seasons.
Tony Vitello Manager- In a story that shouldn't be a story because it should never have happened, Rafael Devers led off the 9'th inning with a walk. Tony Vitello sent Jonah Cox in to pinch run, a move the situation obviously called for. Devers objected and kept trying to waive Cox off the field. The rook was understandably confused and stood behind 1B coach Shane Robinson while it go sorted out. Devers eventually and grudgingly walked to the dugout but was visibly frustrated while his teammates tried to high five him. Apparently Devers thought the reason for the switch was a mildly sore hammy which he felt was good to go, but it was a move that totally needed to happen anyway, not because of anything wrong with Devers but because Jonah Cox has elite speed and was the best bet to score the tying run at that point. All I have to say is OMG! Can we please move out both Devers and Tony Vitello?
Ryan Gusto RHP- 4.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 6 K's. ERA= 6.00. The Giants once again managed to make a pitcher who came in with a bloated ERA look like a Cy Young Award candidate. To top that off, after Gusto struck out Daniel Susac with a runner on first in the 5'th inning, Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough came out and replaced him with a LHP with 4 of the next 5 scheduled Giants batters hitting from the left side. I thought of two things: 1. The Giants don't have a LHP Vitello can trust in that situation and 2. That move combined with the way they call pitches from the dugout is a stark contrast between a team that actually has a pitching plan with one that is completely lost. BTW, McCullough was the Dodgers first base coach and widely respected as a potential future manager before taking the Marlins job, another stark contrast to think about.
The Giants leave behind a disaster series sweep against a team headed in the opposite direction. They get a day off to look at themselves in the mirror before starting a home series against the A's on Tuesday with Robbie Ray LHP facing Aaron Civale LHP who comes in with a 4.91 ERA.
Put Devers on the IL until you can trade him out and get an interim manager in place by the all-star break.
ReplyDeleteIt sucks that the Giants won’t be allowed to pick higher than 10th next draft even if they are one of the worst teams. It’s BS because the Giants aren’t tanking, they are legitimately trying to win.
ReplyDeleteDevers has to leave. Posey made the trade and the hire. He can live with the mess. Everyone else deserves better.
ReplyDeleteIt looked like Devers had everyone convinced that his problems in Boston were Boston problems. Well, a short year later and his Diva-ness is coming out in spades.
DeleteThis is why I want to trade Webb, my favorite Giant. The team doesn’t deserve him and he deserves a shot at the Series.
ReplyDeleteThis situation reminds me soooo much of the Brebbia/Kapler fiasco a few years ago. There is something very seriously, fundamentally wrong with the culture in this organization right now.
ReplyDeleteYep, and let's not forget Zack Littell.
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