Missing in the discussion of this trade? Bryce Eldredge.
With the potential logjam at 1B, Eldredge is no longer necessarily on the fast track to MLB at that position. Maybe, a switch to RF?
And, while Harrison may be the key now (memories of Zack Wheeler float), Tibbs might be a key later as a potential power replacement for Devers for the Red Sox. Remember Brian Reynolds?
Eldridge is more long term than any of those other players. This is even the final year of Wilmer's contract. To flip Bryce to another position would be questionable at best.
this franchise hasn't had a "too many 1st basemen hitting too many home runs" problem since Cepeda and McCovey. let's have it happen before declaring there's an issue.
"Because the Giants will have told him all these plans in advance." Maybe. We'll see. Anyway. I like the trade. I also like Flores back at first base and not platooned any more than he is as DH. They have time, so let's see if Dominic Smith keeps hitting. He gets plaudits from me for saying something about the immigration raids in L.A while the Los Angeles Cowards, err, Dodgers, say nothing even as they prep to hand out Fernando bobbleheads. Another reason to totally despise the Dodgers. Encarnacion? Looking like a Triple A lifer.
Missing in the discussion of this trade? Bryce Eldredge.
With the potential logjam at 1B, Eldredge is no longer necessarily on the fast track to MLB at that position. Maybe, a switch to RF?
And, while Harrison may be the key now (memories of Zack Wheeler float), Tibbs might be a key later as a potential power replacement for Devers for the Red Sox. Remember Brian Reynolds?
Bold move by Buster.
Eldridge is more long term than any of those other players. This is even the final year of Wilmer's contract. To flip Bryce to another position would be questionable at best.
Devers is signed for 8 more seasons. Chapman for 5 more seasons. Where does Eldredge fit unless one is moved?
Eldredge 1B
Devers DH
Chapman 3B
Flores 2B (has played 276 games at that position although that number has declined in recent seasons)
If the Giants envision Devers at 1B...well...
this franchise hasn't had a "too many 1st basemen hitting too many home runs" problem since Cepeda and McCovey. let's have it happen before declaring there's an issue.
"Because the Giants will have told him all these plans in advance." Maybe. We'll see. Anyway. I like the trade. I also like Flores back at first base and not platooned any more than he is as DH. They have time, so let's see if Dominic Smith keeps hitting. He gets plaudits from me for saying something about the immigration raids in L.A while the Los Angeles Cowards, err, Dodgers, say nothing even as they prep to hand out Fernando bobbleheads. Another reason to totally despise the Dodgers. Encarnacion? Looking like a Triple A lifer.