Do you think the recent emphasis on two-way players by the giants is motivated more by the potential big league roster flexibility it could provide (even if hypothetically it were an average reliever combined with a situational bat) or are they attracted to those players because of the athleticism necessary to be a two way player and thus if/when they have to focus on one side they'll be well positioned to develop?
This is a little inside baseball. How did San Francisco snag Walker Martin at pick No. 52? He was viewed by many as a first-rounder and perhaps in consideration for the Giants at No. 16. I believe you said San Francisco is expected to give him a first-round-type signing bonus. From varied reporting, I gather that the Giants had at least some role in limiting other teams’ desire to draft Martin and their creativity helped ‘float’ him to their second pick. I’m interested in how that worked. Do you gather that no other team would meet Martin’s signing bonus ask? Do you expect he and his agent signaled he wouldn’t sign elsewhere? Care to guess what his bonus will be?
Reggie Crawford has not hit in like a month, but had been DHing every five days or so prior to this extended break. I noticed that he was promoted to Eugene, so perhaps preparation for that move would explain it, but is there another reason why Crawford has not been DHing?
Nick Swiney has been a starter throughout his Giants career, yet has become a reliever upon hitting AAA. Do you see this as a long-term move or part of the way pitchers have been used this year ?
Another question for you: I understand that there is ample evidence that a two way player becomes much better at the discipline that the team wants them to concentrate on once they give up the other one but that does not explain Ohtani. How do the Giants develop true two ways if all the evidence says that’s not possible?
I'm expecting this to be an impossible question to answer in full, but the Giants had announced Juan Henriquez as part of this year's signing class, and when the season rolled around he popped up on the Red Sox roster as a June free agent signing. There are always rookie league (especially DSL) players lost in the public transactions log, but he's starting games, which is usually an indication of notoriety. The results are decent, too, so I was wondering if you know anything on this
I enjoyed all the midseason and draft coverage, Roger. I was eagerly awaiting that content amidst the slog of the regular season. The extended pod banter with Delucchi was especially good. One related question. How do you view the farm system’s strengths and weaknesses at this juncture?
Besides Wisely and Schmitty getting chances at middle IF, who else could we reasonably see called up if there aren’t any moves made at the trade deadline? Anyone that could potentially contribute more offensively?
There currently are a slew of players with big league contracts coming off the injured lists here soon. Which rookies who have helped fuel the resurgence are in jeopardy of being sent to AAA?
Do you think the recent emphasis on two-way players by the giants is motivated more by the potential big league roster flexibility it could provide (even if hypothetically it were an average reliever combined with a situational bat) or are they attracted to those players because of the athleticism necessary to be a two way player and thus if/when they have to focus on one side they'll be well positioned to develop?
This is a little inside baseball. How did San Francisco snag Walker Martin at pick No. 52? He was viewed by many as a first-rounder and perhaps in consideration for the Giants at No. 16. I believe you said San Francisco is expected to give him a first-round-type signing bonus. From varied reporting, I gather that the Giants had at least some role in limiting other teams’ desire to draft Martin and their creativity helped ‘float’ him to their second pick. I’m interested in how that worked. Do you gather that no other team would meet Martin’s signing bonus ask? Do you expect he and his agent signaled he wouldn’t sign elsewhere? Care to guess what his bonus will be?
Reggie Crawford has not hit in like a month, but had been DHing every five days or so prior to this extended break. I noticed that he was promoted to Eugene, so perhaps preparation for that move would explain it, but is there another reason why Crawford has not been DHing?
Nick Swiney has been a starter throughout his Giants career, yet has become a reliever upon hitting AAA. Do you see this as a long-term move or part of the way pitchers have been used this year ?
Another question for you: I understand that there is ample evidence that a two way player becomes much better at the discipline that the team wants them to concentrate on once they give up the other one but that does not explain Ohtani. How do the Giants develop true two ways if all the evidence says that’s not possible?
I'm expecting this to be an impossible question to answer in full, but the Giants had announced Juan Henriquez as part of this year's signing class, and when the season rolled around he popped up on the Red Sox roster as a June free agent signing. There are always rookie league (especially DSL) players lost in the public transactions log, but he's starting games, which is usually an indication of notoriety. The results are decent, too, so I was wondering if you know anything on this
So do you see any significant difference between minor league Matos and major league Matos?
I enjoyed all the midseason and draft coverage, Roger. I was eagerly awaiting that content amidst the slog of the regular season. The extended pod banter with Delucchi was especially good. One related question. How do you view the farm system’s strengths and weaknesses at this juncture?
Besides Wisely and Schmitty getting chances at middle IF, who else could we reasonably see called up if there aren’t any moves made at the trade deadline? Anyone that could potentially contribute more offensively?
Helot Ramos recent upswing the recent upswing is great to see. Is this a result of a new approach? Any idea on how the Giants are viewing it?
There currently are a slew of players with big league contracts coming off the injured lists here soon. Which rookies who have helped fuel the resurgence are in jeopardy of being sent to AAA?