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Strakman
10:39
I'm over wanting Kap fired. That was my big emotional moment when he let Strip pitch to Salvy and I just knew in my head and heart if that happened Salvy was hitting a homer. And he did.
Since '62
10:39
Overall I'm alright with where the team stands. Good balance of vets and rookies, and there is a definite pipeline to Sacramento.
Frank Novak
10:39
They have brought in this youth and not gotten worse- they’ve gotten better
10:38
I’m feeling optimistic
Strakman
10:38
Anyway, the Giants prospects for '23 and beyond have taken a decided turn for the better, IMO.
Frank Novak
10:38
I see Wilmer Flores as potentially a true ‘forever Giant’ type. Call it a hunch.
Strakman
10:37
Flores the leader for sure. I can live with Sabol as the backup. He'll get better at it, but I'd much rather see him as a corner OFer.
Frank Novak
10:37
Flores also strikes me as a potential baseball lifer. A guy who will coach minor leaguers, maybe manage, go to the Dominican and do whatever is needed. He may be a guy you want in your organization beyond his playing days.
Since
10:36
True regarding Flores' influence in the clubhouse.
Strakman
10:36
Meant to write, diagnostics not nearly as sophisticated as when I was a youngster.
Frank Novak
10:35
Flores is a leader in that clubhouse. He’s the guy Estrada looks up to, he’s the guy that will mentor Matos, and Luciano. It may ultimately be Luciano that takes his spot eventually
Strakman
10:34
Right Frank,diagnostics was nearly as sophisticated when I was young.
Frank Novak
10:34
Flores is a big piece in the locker room
10:33
As I posted on the forum, I don’t think they’ll trade Wilmer unless he’s the only one they can find a deal for
Strakman
10:33
'62 that is interesting about Wilmer. He could be traded as JD could be at first and Schmitt at third.
Frank Novak
10:33
They’re also much more sophisticated at diagnosing soft tissue issues now than years ago
Since'62
10:32
You're correct regarding injuries Strakman. Much more prevalent today.
Frank Novak
10:32
Leaded coffee exited the minors the season before I was a rookie (2004 was my first year)
Strakman
10:31
If it's not Slater or Yaz, say Haniger goes down, Bart could be called up.
Frank Novak
10:31
No leaded coffee now, for one
Strakman
10:31
Any of our guys could go down. Injuries just seem to be more plentiful than when I followed MLB as a youngster.
Frank Novak
10:30
If Bart is at AAA that would make him an option to be called up instead of Matos. Provided it isn’t a CF getting hurt you call up Bart and play Sabol more in the OF
Since'62
10:30
Hey guys. To your last point Frank, in my opinion Sabol may be making Zaidi look at Pederson as expendable. Perhaps a trading chip for a starting pitcher. Flores may also be in that category.
Strakman
10:29
Yep, Bart may have to sit in Sacto until an injury happens to either Bailey or Sabol. I would like to see Bart on the 26 as the backup and he'd play more than you might think as a backup.
Frank Novak
I think based on the slow play rehab that’s the plan already
10:28
This might mean Bart gets optioned to Sacramento
Strakman
10:28
I don't think Joc's going anywhere other than the IL if he gets banged up again.
Frank Novak
10:28
If Pederson was struggling you could maybe see it, but when healthy he helps the lineup
They aren’t gonna pay somebody to take Joc Pederson to get Matos on the roster
10:27
I think that’ll be what needs to happen though.
Strakman
10:27
Matos is hitting .375 in AAA, still 100 points below Willie Mays AAA in '51.
Frank Novak
10:27
Oh yes if there’s an injury they’ll call him up
Strakman
Pitching is the basic ingredient to success.
10:24
Another promising point is Matos who is doing great at AAA. If the Giants lose an OFer to injury, I'd expect him to get a call up.
Frank Novak
You can never have too much
Pitching is a currency
10:23
I think so yes
Strakman
10:23
When Zaidi used the draft to take a lake full of pitchers, it's looking as if he did the right thing.
Frank Novak
10:22
He’s just clearly very advanced coming out of college.
Strakman
10:21
Whisenhunt is making Lefty real happy.
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