[lex24]

A local writer thought stoman was very possible

  3 years 75 mill.  Opt out after year 2.  In today’s game he’s an innings eater.  Would have played well in SF. Wonder how hard they tried…..

I don't know who the local writer was but I don't believe SF was in the mix once things got serious. $71 mm guaranteed with an additional $4 mm possible in escalators.

I suspect you are right.  But does that suggest a problem?  Are the Giants only interested in bargains? Or, perhaps the Giants feel he’s too much like DeSclafani and Cobb- basically a sinker/ slider / split guy. That would, to me make sense. 3 guys in rotation with similar stuff. All RH. Add Webb and you have another RH sinker guy. Although Webb’s stuff includes a terrific change up and his movement is off the charts. Still, perhaps better to add a lefty. Or a RH power type. Montas comes to mind.

[lex24]

A local writer thought stoman was very possible

  3 years 75 mill.  Opt out after year 2.  In today’s game he’s an innings eater.  Would have played well in SF. Wonder how hard they tried…..

I don't know who the local writer was but I don't believe SF was in the mix once things got serious. $71 mm guaranteed with an additional $4 mm possible in escalators.

I suspect you are right.  But does that suggest a problem?  Are the Giants only interested in bargains? Or, perhaps the Giants feel he’s too much like DeSclafani and Cobb- basically a sinker/ slider / split guy. That would, to me make sense. 3 guys in rotation with similar stuff. All RH. Add Webb and you have another RH sinker guy. Although Webb’s stuff includes a terrific change up and his movement is off the charts. Still, perhaps better to add a lefty. Or a RH power type. Montas comes to mind.