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Hello and happy Thursday.
The San Francisco Giants signed right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to a one-year, $6 million contract on Wednesday. But it’s not the last rotation move they’ll make.
To hear president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi talk about it, there are more rotation moves to come.
Farhan Zaidi: "We have room to add another guy" to the rotation following the DeSclafani signing.
— Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) December 17, 2020
The Giants can pencil DeSclafani, Johnny Cueto, and Kevin Gausman into the rotation, health permitting. Logan Webb would seem to be a strong favorite as well. And then there are a few other options, including Tyler Beede, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, and Tyler Anderson, who was non-tendered but the Giants remain in contact with.
Few Zaidi takeaways:
— Mark W. Sanchez (@MarkWSanchez) December 17, 2020
—Giants still want another starter, said they're in touch with Tyler Anderson's reps
—Referenced Reds park as reason for more DeSclafani optimism
—Still need a lefty bat, which could be IF or OF. Dubon versatility helps
—May add another C even after Tromp
More moves coming! That’s always exciting.
Old, random MCC article for you to read
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Giants links
- Roger Munter with a way too early roster preview for Eugene (There R Giants)
- Grant Brisbee lists the five slowest offseason in San Francisco Giants history (The Athletic, subscription required)
- Katie Strang and Ken Rosenthal on the allegations of horrific domestic abuse committed by Omar Vizquel (The Athletic, subscription required)
- John Shea on how Willie Mays is happy for his Negro League teammates (SF Chronicle)
- Alex Pavlovic on how Gabe Kapler is ready to be a resource for Giants players who have vaccine questions (NBC Sports Bay Area)
- Kerry Crowley on where the Giants offseason plans and rotation stand with the Anthony DeSclafani signing (Mercury News)
- Alex Pavlovic on how Anthony DeSclafani fits in with the Giants recent success stories (NBC Sports Bay Area)
- Alex Pavlovic on what excited Gabe Kapler the most about Buster Posey’s return (NBC Sports Bay Area)
- John Shea on how happy Alex Dickerson is to have his first guaranteed contract (SF Chronicle)
- Craig Edwards lists two easy ways to make baseball better (Fangraphs)
How many days until Opening Day?
There are 105 days until Opening Day.
Have a wonderful Thursday.