Outside of the Day 1 picks which 2023 draft picks are you particularly interested in seeing? Who do think has the best chance of helping out in San Jose's championship quest?
You'd mentioned that the Giants aren't necessarily known as an organization that helps pitching prospects add velocity, but Cobb had a noticeable increase in velocity since joining (92.7 mph avg for his sinker with the Angels in 2021 vs 94.8 in 2022 and 94.7 in 2023). Does the team handle adding velocity differently for prospects compared to a seasoned vet like Cobb or is Cobb just a unique example?
You have been clear for a while now that you see Tyler Fitzgerald as a player with a future in MLB. Assuming he stays with the organization past the trade deadline, what do you see his path being in ‘24? 40 man roster? Legitimate shot at being on the Giants for opening day? He seems like the best help available for their middle infield gaps, but he does not have that 40 man slot. Related question - where do Díaz and Wisely fit in the picture for 2024?
Recent subscriber and i have been listening to all the podcasts in order, which is interesting, as i hear vets like Jim Callis talking up Bednar and Mikulski before they both kind of flamed out. There is so much talk nowadays about picking up velo, do you have any thoughts about guys going backward in stuff and velo, like those two? Can we hope for a reversal or are we potentially hosed?
Re Reggie Crawford: while health is the primary goal for this year, what are do you think will be his goals for next year? Do you think he's going to work towards starting, or will he be a fast-moving, late-inning reliever?
I’d like your help with dreaming about potential. After the Giants picked two high schoolers at the top of the draft, I’ve been thinking about the organization taking some big swings in hoping their PD operation can yield best-case outcomes for players with real tools. Setting aside expected value and simply looking at upside, who are the prospects besides Luciano and Harrison with the highest ceiling? Would you do a top 10 ranking or tiered analysis?
Outside of the Day 1 picks which 2023 draft picks are you particularly interested in seeing? Who do think has the best chance of helping out in San Jose's championship quest?
Early predictions for AFL roster selections?
You'd mentioned that the Giants aren't necessarily known as an organization that helps pitching prospects add velocity, but Cobb had a noticeable increase in velocity since joining (92.7 mph avg for his sinker with the Angels in 2021 vs 94.8 in 2022 and 94.7 in 2023). Does the team handle adding velocity differently for prospects compared to a seasoned vet like Cobb or is Cobb just a unique example?
You have been clear for a while now that you see Tyler Fitzgerald as a player with a future in MLB. Assuming he stays with the organization past the trade deadline, what do you see his path being in ‘24? 40 man roster? Legitimate shot at being on the Giants for opening day? He seems like the best help available for their middle infield gaps, but he does not have that 40 man slot. Related question - where do Díaz and Wisely fit in the picture for 2024?
Recent subscriber and i have been listening to all the podcasts in order, which is interesting, as i hear vets like Jim Callis talking up Bednar and Mikulski before they both kind of flamed out. There is so much talk nowadays about picking up velo, do you have any thoughts about guys going backward in stuff and velo, like those two? Can we hope for a reversal or are we potentially hosed?
Re Reggie Crawford: while health is the primary goal for this year, what are do you think will be his goals for next year? Do you think he's going to work towards starting, or will he be a fast-moving, late-inning reliever?
I’d like your help with dreaming about potential. After the Giants picked two high schoolers at the top of the draft, I’ve been thinking about the organization taking some big swings in hoping their PD operation can yield best-case outcomes for players with real tools. Setting aside expected value and simply looking at upside, who are the prospects besides Luciano and Harrison with the highest ceiling? Would you do a top 10 ranking or tiered analysis?