[lex24]

Overall, I agree Lex…

I would add two comments:

Longoria’s long-term successor at 3B is Casey Schmitt not Villar.  I think they will find another position for Villar if he can hit big league pitching. 

I am not as pessimistic about SF’s spending habits.  After the success of ‘21, I think Zaidi wanted to give the vets one last shot at glory before turning the page.  The prospects are coming but there needs to be a transition plan between now and 2024/25 when “the kids” will finally make their presence felt. That plan must include signing a big RH bat and a #2 starting pitcher.  As you have said many times, the money is there.  It is time to put it on the table - not crazy spending but thoughtful spending.  For example, Judge. :)

Schmitt is a couple years away. And I’d sure hate signing a guy with a .950 career OPS.  :)

Went to the game tonight.  One thing that jumps out when you see the Giants live is how incredibly slow they are.  I guess team speed isn’t part of the process.

[lex24]

Overall, I agree Lex…

I would add two comments:

Longoria’s long-term successor at 3B is Casey Schmitt not Villar.  I think they will find another position for Villar if he can hit big league pitching. 

I am not as pessimistic about SF’s spending habits.  After the success of ‘21, I think Zaidi wanted to give the vets one last shot at glory before turning the page.  The prospects are coming but there needs to be a transition plan between now and 2024/25 when “the kids” will finally make their presence felt. That plan must include signing a big RH bat and a #2 starting pitcher.  As you have said many times, the money is there.  It is time to put it on the table - not crazy spending but thoughtful spending.  For example, Judge. :)

Schmitt is a couple years away. And I’d sure hate signing a guy with a .950 career OPS.  :)

Went to the game tonight.  One thing that jumps out when you see the Giants live is how incredibly slow they are.  I guess team speed isn’t part of the process.