Why do you feel the Giants haven't played Marco Luciano at any position other than shortstop? I can't imagine Farhan is dead set on Luciano being a shortstop-only big leaguer—that just doesn't make sense since Luciano isn't an elite SS defender. If the brass thinks there's a good chance Luciano remains in the org, wouldn't it be a no-brainer to give him at least occasional innings at third base and/or in a corner outfield spot well before he hits the bright lights of the majors? So, I'm left thinking there's a legit chance Luciano is included in trade packages at the deadline this year—read: they're trying to showcase him as a viable SS to maximize his trade value—or the front office feels there's still plenty of time in his development to enhance his positional versatility (perhaps after he really establishes himself in Double-A). Why do you think they're restricting this prized asset to the 6 thus far? And do you feel that's the right call?
How much longer until we see Landen Roupp in Sacramento? Also, Erik Miller is putting up incredible numbers in Sac relative to the rest of the pitching staff. Is his stuff that good or is he due for a regression? If the former, might he be a call-up candidate? (I know he’s walked a good amount, but perhaps that’s a function of the ABS system.)
Why do you feel the Giants haven't played Marco Luciano at any position other than shortstop? I can't imagine Farhan is dead set on Luciano being a shortstop-only big leaguer—that just doesn't make sense since Luciano isn't an elite SS defender. If the brass thinks there's a good chance Luciano remains in the org, wouldn't it be a no-brainer to give him at least occasional innings at third base and/or in a corner outfield spot well before he hits the bright lights of the majors? So, I'm left thinking there's a legit chance Luciano is included in trade packages at the deadline this year—read: they're trying to showcase him as a viable SS to maximize his trade value—or the front office feels there's still plenty of time in his development to enhance his positional versatility (perhaps after he really establishes himself in Double-A). Why do you think they're restricting this prized asset to the 6 thus far? And do you feel that's the right call?
How much longer until we see Landen Roupp in Sacramento? Also, Erik Miller is putting up incredible numbers in Sac relative to the rest of the pitching staff. Is his stuff that good or is he due for a regression? If the former, might he be a call-up candidate? (I know he’s walked a good amount, but perhaps that’s a function of the ABS system.)