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Darragh McDonald

5:17

Yeah, this was essentially my prediction as well, that they would miss on Judge and spent on a shortstop instead. I picked Correa but any of the "Big Four" make sense.

Drew

5:18

Is there any chance we see Harrison or Luciano called up by June?

Darragh McDonald

5:18

I wouldn't expect it with Luciano. He hasn't reached Double-A yet.

Harrison made 18 starts there this year and could be in Triple-A next year, so, he seems more plausible.

Lefty

5:19

Correa has to be target #1 considering it's likely Judge stays in NY. Bellinger feels like a slam dunk for SF, just to stabilize the defense in CF. Add a Stripling or Bassitt to the rotation. A quality lefty bullpen arm like Matt Moore or Taylor Rogers ... Wild Card team?

Darragh McDonald

5:19

Sure!

5:20

I mean, the Giants were almost a Wild Card team last year. They finished at .500. It will only take modest improvements to get them into the playoff picture.

Jon

5:20

Do you believe the Giants organization will ever be able to match the success of the Dodgers over the last decade?

Darragh McDonald

5:20

Well, that's setting your sights pretty high.

5:21

I don't have numbers in front of me but I have to imagine the recent run of the Dodgers is one of the most successful 10-year spans in recent history.

Giants74

5:22

Do you understand why people have such animosity towards Farhan? When he came here, the Giants struggled on the field. Their farm system never ranked above #25. And, they had a bloated payroll. Now, they are playing .500 ball. They have a ton of payroll flexibility. Their farm system is probably in the best shape it has been in, in 3 decades. I can't remember it ever being ranked as high as #8. I have been following the team since 1974. Changes take time.

Darragh McDonald

5:22

I think a lot of fans are very focused on immediate results. Is the team winning or losing?

5:23

"Payroll flexibility" doesn't mean much to a lot of fans until something is done with it.

Guest

5:23

How do you pronounce Darragh?

Darragh McDonald

5:23

Like "Tara" but with a "D." First syllable rhymes with "car."

David

5:25

How realistic is it that the giants will spend 300 mill for judge because they have never given a big contract?

Darragh McDonald

5:25

I sort of addressed this earlier but I think they've been slow-playing things and waiting for a moment to make a big move.

Agnes

5:25

Don't worry Darragh, California is massive and people get all uptight about what is in the Bay Area or not. Linden is close and that is all that matters. You are good!

Darragh McDonald

5:26

Thank you, Agnes.

Brandan

5:28

Poll Time: Will the Giants sign Aaron Judge?

Darragh McDonald

5:29

Mr. Poll Time has spoken.

Will the Giants sign Aaron Judge?

Yes (20.7% | 91 votes)

No (65.6% | 288 votes)

maybe/don't know (13.7% | 60 votes)

Total Votes: 439

Trade Bait

5:30

I think the Giant fans are fooling themselves if they think any of the top FAs will choose to sign with a .500 club. So that leaves mid-level FAs (that we'll need to overpay) and trades...do the Giants have desirable trade assets?

Darragh McDonald

5:31

The Rangers went 60-102 in 2021 and then signed two of the biggest names in Corey Seager and Marcus Semien.

Most players like being on winning teams but it's also a business.

5:32

do Kodai Senga or Yoshida from the NPB look at good fits for the Giants?

Darragh McDonald

5:32

Sure, but they fit on lots of teams.

Slank The Tank

5:33

You can be forgiven for the Linden mistake, people think my town (Chico) is in the Bay Area and it's not - it's 150 miles northeast.

Darragh McDonald

5:33

That's two who have forgiven me.

howaboutafresca

5:33

Do you think Farhan prefers to add 5-6 mid-level FAs or 2-3 top-tier FAs?

Darragh McDonald

5:34

I would guess they're going to start at the top and move to backup plans as necessary, but we'll see!

Connor

5:34

Odds they get one of the 4 shortstops?

Darragh McDonald

5:34

With the four shortstops, there's probably 7-8 teams that make good landing spots. Some will have to miss out, but I did pick the Giants for one.

Guest

5:35

Do you read live chats by other writers?

Darragh McDonald

5:35

Yeah, I try to be an MLBTR completist, just so I know where everyone's head is at.

5:36

The other guys have also been at this longer than I have so I'm trying to absorb as much of their knowledge and experience as I can.

Pillow879

5:36

Have you ever gotten an autograph refused?

Darragh McDonald

5:36

I've never asked for one.

Arden

5:37

Does the Joc QO send a signal to the rest of the league that they’re willing to outspend for anyone they want?

Darragh McDonald

5:37

I can't say for sure but it certainly seems like an overpay, so maybe.

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