—Extending now or this winter just means Giants will have to pay above market rate due to recent results. Doesn’t make sense when they’re way more than a starter away from contention. Noted those 1-2MPH upticks in velocity in his first two August starts too, and that combined with his personal results but Giants’ standings free-fall make him eminently moveable, even given the repressed market. (And definitely agree with targeting younger/longterm prospects like Baum—no need for immediate help on non-contender.)
—T.Anderson’s market will be interesting. The velocity/results won’t necessarily impress, but seems like a real pitcher rather than thrower who just gets worn out as a starter, but could be successful as a bulk-inning reliever, especially versus set lefty lineups.
Are the Diamondbacks a likely partner, in your view? Who in their organization might we want and they might be willing to trade? Or does Gausman not fit their timeline?
Looks like the lineup is from 2016 AZL Giants with Heston in there for a rehab start.
—Extending now or this winter just means Giants will have to pay above market rate due to recent results. Doesn’t make sense when they’re way more than a starter away from contention. Noted those 1-2MPH upticks in velocity in his first two August starts too, and that combined with his personal results but Giants’ standings free-fall make him eminently moveable, even given the repressed market. (And definitely agree with targeting younger/longterm prospects like Baum—no need for immediate help on non-contender.)
—T.Anderson’s market will be interesting. The velocity/results won’t necessarily impress, but seems like a real pitcher rather than thrower who just gets worn out as a starter, but could be successful as a bulk-inning reliever, especially versus set lefty lineups.
Are the Diamondbacks a likely partner, in your view? Who in their organization might we want and they might be willing to trade? Or does Gausman not fit their timeline?