Same guy writes that the Giants have one clear option after Tucker, basically saying it’s a no-brainer move for them to make. Five days later he’s writing that the same guy is a bullet dodged using the dumb logic that it’s an overpay. Devers aside, if that’s an overpay for Bellinger, then what in gods name is Adames and Chapman??? The Giants have ZERO interest in fielding a talented team (see RF, 2B, etc.). Talent costs money! They’re just never gonna admit it. They don’t have to. Too many media hacks and blind fans cheering on their fiscal responsibility despite the team being basically devoid of real talent. 20 days ‘til pitchers and catchers report!
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They know they’re not competing so why waste the money
It’s called talking out of your ass
There’s so many sports journalists that do this. Gotta be inflammatory/provocative in the headline to garner interest/clicks. It’s annoying as hell
Some writers get paid by the article, so they just bullshit their way into paychecks. It doesn’t need to be good, it just needs to get seen. That’s capitalism at work, bay bee.
Its like me seeing someone spend $1000 on a steak and lobster and a bottle of red wine, like yeah, they paid way too much for it. But i wish I could do that. I want to be able to spend $1000 on some fancy crap. I want the Giants to spend some money on literally anything at this point.
Cope, I wouldn’t want Belli on that deal, but also that deal is great for both the Yankees and him
Don’t think bellinger was a great fit at that price either but they still need to do something there. Hopefully there’s a trade coming.
The people that write for these websites are usually paid very little (or nothing), they’re not usually going to write at the same level as an experienced professional journalist.
There was no indication at any time the giants were going after Tucker or bellinger. We needed PITCHING and INFIELD help.
Saying the Giants shouldn’t spent 30 million a year on Bellinger isn’t “cheering on fiscal responsibility” it’s recognizing that paying huge money to a slightly above average player isn’t the way to make your team better. Spending money on average free agents just because you have money doesn’t move the needle and I’m tired of people here saying it does. Look how much the Giants spent in 2017-2020 and tell me signing lots of mediocre talent made that team better. I’ll wait.
He’s a former DODGER he wouldn’t want to be a GIANT and the feeling should be mutual.
They need to fucking sign Framber. He’s an easy 4-5 wins added on to this team, and his profile fits this team perfectly. Move Mahle to the bullpen (his arm won’t last 100+ innings).
Framber projects for 190 innings at a 3.40 ERA and 3.46 FIP. EXACTLY what this rotation needs.
Webb, Framber, Ray, Houser, Roupp is DECENTLY COMPETITIVE.
Bro that is a blog no one reads written by people who only care about clicks. You posting it only gives them what they want, which is literally any attention at all.
OP is clueless and types like a troll. Look at their past submissions and decide for yourself.
Giants fans will act like Bellinger is a huge overpay (32mil AAV) for a dude who was worth over 5 WAR last year while at the same time act like JHL is a star, the same JHL who is making 22 mill this year for a player who had a WAR of 1.7 last year.
Lefty with .909 home OPS @ Yankee Stadium, .715 away. Probably only worth that money to the Yanks.
I agree with your assessment. MLB and the players union have MADE mlb the way it is now. To compete, you must spend BIG money. Any club with gaps in their lineups, rotations are going to be locked out of any contention until the rules change.
Baseball has changed for the worse.
It’s almost like you shouldn’t trust every idiot with a blog
A hitter looking for opt outs isn’t going to go to SF to get another payday. Paying over 30+ mil a year for Bellinger would’ve been a bad idea. Getting an upgrade in the OF would be great but not if it hamstrings the payroll going forward. I don’t think Bellingers stat line looks anything like it did in NY due to the parks he plays in the AL east
Vote with your wallet.
DO NOT spend any money on The Giants; tickets, merchandise, overpriced food and beverages. If you spend any money on this upcoming season you have ZERO right to complain, AND you are a big part of the problem.
I’ll spend my discretionary fun money on Billy Strings tickets and great food
Buncha idiots just content with that garbage outfield
Cody would’ve filled a big hole on the team with some star attraction
He was the last of the stars left in free agency, I guess the Giants ownership has spoken, we are a sub .500 team in 2026.
I can agree with ownership being cheap, but the Giants devoid of talent?? C’mon.
Without reading anything else, I am assuming someone thinks Bellinger now sucks and won’t produce remotely to what he will be paid.
After looking at stats. Bellinger performed fairly well last year all things considered 29 HRs. 813 OPS. If he is remotely as good of fielder etc.., and if there isn’t any off field baggage I don’t know of, honestly I would want him as Giant and how contracts work in MLB that his overall career and stats say he is going to be paid regardless and at only 30. And Giants would likely spend just as much with someone longer term but I bet not remotely as good….or they will spend way too much on a short term contract with someone barely as good, that will leave after the test contract with nothing really fruitful.
We just have to accept the fact we cannot compete with the Dodgers. It sucks but it’s the reality.
The Giants are waiting for Bo Davidson to ball out this year and have him in RF for the foreseeable future. At least this is what I’m thinking. Would have loved for them to sign Bo Bichette to play 2nd and try and trade for Peralta but Posey has no idea what the hell he’s doing.
I’d rather the Giants leave one of the corner empty then put Bellinger on the team. Fuck that bitch