Tenacious D

Nice to see Austin still with club (far left)

AJ Hinch (and Mrs Hinch) sighting

This. Remember that the Scott Harris-led Giants are probably as bad as his new team. Our bullpen is going to get crushed by the good teams. Though our hitting will improve.

You’re a tough customer—hes only played in 7 games so far. Again, not anywhere near Neto, but not a complete disaster either.

When your strategy is to tank in order to be in position to draft high, this is incredibly dismal. Sure, some bad luck and still a few guys you can be hopeful about, but a long stretch without any consistent contributors.

That’s not true of Jung—he’s hitting and getting on base so far. Still a bummer to see Neto advance so quickly, especially as the more competent fielder.

No problem with Kreidler straightening himself out in Toledo, but hope there is still a short leash on Schoop. And McKinstry.

Apparently he sought out hitting help in the offseason, like Carpenter, and made some adjustments. He was 5 for 12 in ST, when called up to play in games with the ML squad. He’s got speed and power and plays D. Kind of like an infielder version of Parker Meadows.

I miss those scamps.

Diaz has 9 K’d in 5.2 IP, with a 0.88 WHIP, as well.

I guess if you put the blame on Avila for this season, Harris should bear it for whatever the Giants do in 2023.

yeah, I feel better about Tork right now, though it's all relative.

I'm not so sure--I think Diaz, Castro and Del Pozo would all be upgrades. Maybe Wisler or Rosenthal if they can get into a groove down there.

Looking forward to the Cody Stavenhagen feature in the Athletic in August, when he waxes poetic about how the Baez incident was the turning point for the team and their climb into playoff contention.

nice to see Cisnero get the win for his effort tonight.

that was pretty cool.

please bunt here.

Ibanez is raking down in Toledo. I don’t think there is room for both him and Nevin, based on where they play, though.

That’s what makes this so maddening. We know he’s capable.

Good outing from Wentz—nice to see him bounce back.

I’m local—wonder if that makes a difference?

I believe you can watch the game for free on AppleTV. I don’t subscribe and I’m watching it.

He is going nowhere. Teams aren’t stupid nor have amnesia. For the very reason we want him gone is the same that no one will take him. And he won’t opt out because his agent understands this. He would be looking at a 1-year prove-it deal that might pay him $8M. No way he accepts that risk, regardless of how the fans or media treat him. This is 4 more years with erratic play and questionable attitude, likely becoming the highest paid utility guy in the majors at some point in this contract.

Edit: I have no affiliation—just a baseball card fan.

Not a great night for the pitchers. Adding in Flores’ dud the night before, and they are off to a slow start. Madden is the outlier so far, though it’s very early for all of them.