{"id":501902,"date":"2026-01-01T19:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T19:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/501902\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T19:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T19:37:12","slug":"is-cody-bellinger-or-bo-bichette-the-right-fit-for-the-giants-mlb-insider-mike-krukow-shares-his-honest-take-mlb-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/501902\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Cody Bellinger or Bo Bichette the right fit for the Giants? MLB insider Mike Krukow shares his honest take | MLB News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mike-krukow.jpg\" alt=\"Is Cody Bellinger or Bo Bichette the right fit for the Giants? MLB insider Mike Krukow shares his honest take\" title=\"Is Cody Bellinger or Bo Bichette the right fit for the Giants? MLB insider Mike Krukow shares his honest take (Image Via Getty)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>Is Cody Bellinger or Bo Bichette the right fit for the Giants? MLB insider Mike Krukow shares his honest take (Image Via Getty) San Francisco Giants are clearly thinking big as they look to end their long playoff wait. With a new manager in place and a strong core already set, the front office is searching for one more major move. A big name or two could help them close the gap with division rivals like the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.That idea came into focus on Wednesday, when former Giants pitcher and TV analyst Mike Krukow shared his thoughts on two free agents the Giants have been linked to this offseason: Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Krukow explains why Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger make sense for the Giants<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the Splash Hit Territory podcast, Mike Krukow said he believes either player could help San Francisco right away. The episode was released Wednesday, during ongoing offseason talks around the league.\u201cI like Bo Bichette,\u201d Krukow said around the five-minute mark. He explained that watching Bichette closely last October changed his view. Krukow praised Bichette\u2019s bat speed and control, calling it \u201ctop level.\u201d While he admitted he does not know the current state of Bichette\u2019s health, he made it clear that the hitting talent stands out.Krukow also spoke highly of Cody Bellinger. He pointed to Bellinger\u2019s defense and ability to play multiple positions as a major plus. Krukow added that Bellinger already understands the Bay Area and the fan base, which could make the transition smooth. \u201cI think he would be a good addition,\u201d Krukow said.The Giants already have a strong infield group with Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and Rafael Devers. Krukow said leadership from these players, along with pitcher Logan Webb, will be key moving forward.Krukow highlighted Adames as the tone-setter, saying his chemistry with Chapman and Webb has grown strong. He also noted how Devers settled down after a slow start and showed his true level late in the season.With Adames, Chapman, and Devers signed through at least 2030, and Webb locked in through 2028, the Giants\u2019 base is stable. 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