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They could have hired Joe Schmo is my point. Joe Torre, for example, isn't a great manager because he knew when to bunt or when to turn it over to the best relief pitcher to ever do it, he's a great manager because he helped keep one of the greatest rosters ever constructed from wanting to beat the shit out of each other on a daily basis. I'd also go on record saying moving A-rod to leave Jeter at short is one of the worst tactical decisions ever made, but from a team continuity and chemistry standpoint, which is what I'm arguing is a managers real job, makes sense.

If Ricky had Scott Rolen, Albert Pujols, and Jim Edmonds his team the last three years, I think we'd be singing a different tune.

yes yes trade those prospects

Probably a less talented one at that.

Does a manager: a. Handle the media well? b. Prevent a clubhouse from imploding? if the answer to these questions are yes, then the manager is not an issue.

I mean.....just look at the guy

I find it hard to believe the Giants were ever seriously in

They also said Mike Trout was the third best CF in like 2016

Yes he is.

All he costs is money. Donaldson is as attractive to me as either of those guys.

I guess my worry is less he won't bounce back than it is he can't hold up.

Anderson is going to have a good year defensively and then make an error in a wild card game or something and the calls to move him will never stop.

Exhibit A: Marcus Semien's range numbers before and after Matt Chapman

The fact that it's his second major arm surgery in as many years

I would guess a 'minor' deal would be a literal minor league deal.

Castellanos could benefit huge from a 1 year pillow deal.

I believe payroll is now above average, which feels right where it should be for year one of contention.

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Bullpen and Rotation aren't exactly strengths but there isn't anyone that I want to launch into the Sun before the season even starts for the first time in what feels like forever.

They're going to have 8 relievers

He's 6'6?? I've watched this dude pitch like 30 times and I was positive he was a normal sized dude.

Chisox

This has gotta be it right? It's nice to have everything tied up in a bow a week into January vs nail biting into March.

Someone needs to explain to me why he's so much cheaper than Stammen and Harris though. Especially Stammen, because I am not seeing it.

He's been very good for the last 3-4 years.