Greetings, Roger. One good thing about the 2023 season was the MLB debut of a plethora of MiLB Giants players. They had varying degrees of success, but all showed something we can look forward to in 2024. Who are the next group of MiLB to ascend? We heard little if anything this past year about Rodney McCray and Vaun Brown, both of whom had quickly ascended and were top ten prospects on your list. MyGuy Aeverson Arteaga is likely not yet ready, but there's an opening at SS. I like Tyler Fitzgerald as a utility IF/OF guy. Can he stick? What about Mason Black, Landon Roupp, Whisenhunt and Crawford?
How much does organizational change at the MLB level affect our prospects? While I wouldn't imagine Kapler's firing to really affect any of the prospects, especially for those who haven't made it up to the show yet, how could parting ways with Farhan impact prospects? I'd imagine a hypothetical new FO would bring in their own coaches, development philosophies, and have all different points of emphasis. Is this turnover something prospects think about?
Hi Roger! How would you rate the Giants prospects in AFL so far? Btw, how do you view the stats of all players? e.g. I can't see Zach Morgan and Bednar in the official page. I assume they got filtered out because they don't have enough PA/IP?
Hi Yeti, Didn't get to your question before I posted article, but I do want to answer the stats question. If you're on the AFL Stats page (https://www.mlb.com/arizona-fall-league/stats/), you've probably figured out to whittle things down by selecting the "Arizona Fall League" pulldown menu and selecting the Scottsdale Scorpions, so you eliminate the players from the other five teams. But then beyond that, look to the right to the pulldown menu that says "Select a Player Pool." Pull that down and you'll see that it automatically goes to Qualified Players but you can change it to "All Players" or "Current Players" or whatever you want.
Hi Roger. The KROG pods are fantastic—a great blend of MLB and farm system chatter. It’s been a strong start to the offseason for There R Giants! I’m curious about the prospects that are coming off an injury-riddled year (or years). If they were given the elixir of good health, how optimistic or pessimistic would you be about players like Pomares, Bishop, Bednar and Corry going forward? Then, on a semi-related front, Landen Roupp has been conspicuously absent from the media chatter about the org’s deep reservoir of near-MLB ready pitching prospects—when I hear Hayden Birdsong and Carson Seymour mentioned. Is that only because of Roupp’s injury-shortened second season? I’m surprised because the guy had the best Double-A numbers of any Giants starter this season in his 10 starts (topping Mason Black among many others).
Hi Roger. Thanks for the posts and podcasts- really enjoying the Kerry/Roger show. I know you've said before getting news on injuries is difficult but could you offer any updates on those who went down? Giants seemed to lose a lot of arms.
Many thanks for these wonderfully interesting mailbags. Not sure if the following has been asked or is more of a duh kind of question but.....with the laser focus on "controlling the zone" are the Giants missing out on good and possibly great players when drafting, trading for, etc? I can't help but think Pablo nor Hunter Pence (for examples) would ever be a Giant give focus. There is so much variability among players, just make me wonder....thanks!
Hi Roger. I have a whole list of Rule 5 questions, but I think it’s probably too early for that? Mostly I’m looking for updates on the milb players we lost last year, and a preview of who is at risk in the minors this time so I am prepared in case there is another ambush!
Hi Roger, over the last couple months I’ve seen questions about players going to the Winter Leagues. I know it’s the players decision and some of that might be based on playing at home for some of the Latin players but with the Giants new awesome training facility in Arizona it seems like it would better for development to go to Arizona instead, especially for the higher end prospects. Maybe Luciano starts the season healthy if he goes to Arizona last year instead of playing winter ball. Your thoughts.
Hi Roger!! I really enjoy listening to your podcasts. Your most recent one with Dennis Pelfrey, really got me thinking about the manager search for the Giants. Do you think there is any chance he gets an interview? I know he’s not what many people would probably want, but his philosophy and ability to talk to players is amazing!! I think he’s more Bochy than Kapler, and would make a great big league manager.
Greetings, Roger. One good thing about the 2023 season was the MLB debut of a plethora of MiLB Giants players. They had varying degrees of success, but all showed something we can look forward to in 2024. Who are the next group of MiLB to ascend? We heard little if anything this past year about Rodney McCray and Vaun Brown, both of whom had quickly ascended and were top ten prospects on your list. MyGuy Aeverson Arteaga is likely not yet ready, but there's an opening at SS. I like Tyler Fitzgerald as a utility IF/OF guy. Can he stick? What about Mason Black, Landon Roupp, Whisenhunt and Crawford?
How much does organizational change at the MLB level affect our prospects? While I wouldn't imagine Kapler's firing to really affect any of the prospects, especially for those who haven't made it up to the show yet, how could parting ways with Farhan impact prospects? I'd imagine a hypothetical new FO would bring in their own coaches, development philosophies, and have all different points of emphasis. Is this turnover something prospects think about?
Hi Roger! How would you rate the Giants prospects in AFL so far? Btw, how do you view the stats of all players? e.g. I can't see Zach Morgan and Bednar in the official page. I assume they got filtered out because they don't have enough PA/IP?
Hi Yeti, Didn't get to your question before I posted article, but I do want to answer the stats question. If you're on the AFL Stats page (https://www.mlb.com/arizona-fall-league/stats/), you've probably figured out to whittle things down by selecting the "Arizona Fall League" pulldown menu and selecting the Scottsdale Scorpions, so you eliminate the players from the other five teams. But then beyond that, look to the right to the pulldown menu that says "Select a Player Pool." Pull that down and you'll see that it automatically goes to Qualified Players but you can change it to "All Players" or "Current Players" or whatever you want.
Thanks, Roger! I knew this is what I needed to do (remove the filter) but or some reason, my eyes just couldn't find it.
Hi Roger. The KROG pods are fantastic—a great blend of MLB and farm system chatter. It’s been a strong start to the offseason for There R Giants! I’m curious about the prospects that are coming off an injury-riddled year (or years). If they were given the elixir of good health, how optimistic or pessimistic would you be about players like Pomares, Bishop, Bednar and Corry going forward? Then, on a semi-related front, Landen Roupp has been conspicuously absent from the media chatter about the org’s deep reservoir of near-MLB ready pitching prospects—when I hear Hayden Birdsong and Carson Seymour mentioned. Is that only because of Roupp’s injury-shortened second season? I’m surprised because the guy had the best Double-A numbers of any Giants starter this season in his 10 starts (topping Mason Black among many others).
Hi Roger. Thanks for the posts and podcasts- really enjoying the Kerry/Roger show. I know you've said before getting news on injuries is difficult but could you offer any updates on those who went down? Giants seemed to lose a lot of arms.
Many thanks for these wonderfully interesting mailbags. Not sure if the following has been asked or is more of a duh kind of question but.....with the laser focus on "controlling the zone" are the Giants missing out on good and possibly great players when drafting, trading for, etc? I can't help but think Pablo nor Hunter Pence (for examples) would ever be a Giant give focus. There is so much variability among players, just make me wonder....thanks!
Hi Roger. I have a whole list of Rule 5 questions, but I think it’s probably too early for that? Mostly I’m looking for updates on the milb players we lost last year, and a preview of who is at risk in the minors this time so I am prepared in case there is another ambush!
Hi Roger, over the last couple months I’ve seen questions about players going to the Winter Leagues. I know it’s the players decision and some of that might be based on playing at home for some of the Latin players but with the Giants new awesome training facility in Arizona it seems like it would better for development to go to Arizona instead, especially for the higher end prospects. Maybe Luciano starts the season healthy if he goes to Arizona last year instead of playing winter ball. Your thoughts.
Hi Roger!! I really enjoy listening to your podcasts. Your most recent one with Dennis Pelfrey, really got me thinking about the manager search for the Giants. Do you think there is any chance he gets an interview? I know he’s not what many people would probably want, but his philosophy and ability to talk to players is amazing!! I think he’s more Bochy than Kapler, and would make a great big league manager.