[Mick]

Robbie Ray to Giants for DeSclafani and Haniger

Another Zaidi special - acquiring an injured player with an existing contract that has a player opt-out after 2024. I suppose in this instance, I’m pretty happy that the Giants figured out how to jettison Haniger’s contract. But, I wonder if this deal signals “yeah, we’re not getting Imanaga and Snell so we’re going with Webb, Harrison, Cobb whenever he’s recovered, Ray whenever he’s recovered, and our quad A starter of the month.”

I really hope not. I'm glad we lose both DeSclafani and Haniger, although both have surprise upside potential...but it would be a surprise. Too bad Farhan couldn't get rid of Stripling. But we already have one starter who isn't showing up until June...Ray may not be around until August.

Ray and Haniger had a great year in 2021, DeSclafani had a really good year. Haniger and DeSclafani should come back at some approximation of their best. Ray has more potential and a better track record than either. Salary swap of dead contracts.

[Mick]

Robbie Ray to Giants for DeSclafani and Haniger

Another Zaidi special - acquiring an injured player with an existing contract that has a player opt-out after 2024. I suppose in this instance, I’m pretty happy that the Giants figured out how to jettison Haniger’s contract. But, I wonder if this deal signals “yeah, we’re not getting Imanaga and Snell so we’re going with Webb, Harrison, Cobb whenever he’s recovered, Ray whenever he’s recovered, and our quad A starter of the month.”

I really hope not. I'm glad we lose both DeSclafani and Haniger, although both have surprise upside potential...but it would be a surprise. Too bad Farhan couldn't get rid of Stripling. But we already have one starter who isn't showing up until June...Ray may not be around until August.

Ray and Haniger had a great year in 2021, DeSclafani had a really good year. Haniger and DeSclafani should come back at some approximation of their best. Ray has more potential and a better track record than either. Salary swap of dead contracts.