LA 9 SF 2
LA 2 SF 0
Logan Webb turns 23 in November and is hoping to earn a spot on the 2020 roster. Today he pitched well, going a full six against a very tough lineup, striking out five and giving up two runs. He threw 90 pitches to 23 batters, following up on a good start in Atlanta in which he also went six and threw 90 pitches (to 22 batters). Webb is emerging as a dark horse favorite to be the fifth starter despite the relatively brief audition (8 starts).
Johnny Cueto turns 34 in February and his starting spot is assured for both 2020 and 2021. His four outings this September were really just workouts for the veteran righty who has recovered remarkably from Tommy John surgery. It would be wonderful to see him make 30+ starts next season with something closer to his career marks (121 ERA+, 3.81 FIP), or even recapturing some of his memorable (5.5 bWAR, 5 CG, 18-5, 2.95 ERA) 2016 magic.
I'm happy the Giants honored Peter Magowan this weekend, he deserves the accolades for saving the team and building the ballpark. And I think Kevin Pillar is an excellent choice to receive the Willie Mac Award. I thought he did a nice job with his acceptance speech, too. I see Pillar on the team next year. His fielding and power hitting make up for his poor on-base percentage, especially if he hits lower in the lineup. A guy can be bad at something and still be a good ballplayer. Pillar seems to have a knack for dramatic moments and has a lot of fan appeal. If he can be a 2-WAR everyday player or even part of an outfield mix I'll be happy. You need superstars on your ballclub, but more importantly you need a heap of solid major-leaguers (i.e. 2-WAR players).
The Giants go winless in the first two games of this final home series. Perhaps they can step up and deliver a better performance for Boch's swan song. Bumgarner is sitting, not starting, although he will be suited up to play. D-Rod gets the call. It's the right move, the game itself is meaningless and development of young players for 2020 is more important. I suspect Bum will pinch-hit at some point. I hope the Giants sign him in the off-season. With Shark and JohnnyC that could be a strong foundation to build a team around.
One more time: GO GIANTS!
--M.C.
3 comments:
You are right, tomorrow's game is meaningless. But, goddamn it, today's game was not. The Giants went into this final series 46 - 46 against the mighty LA doggers since the start of the 2015 season. They had a chance to win this kind-of-made-up series for the skipper. They also could have won the season's series, although it would have taken a sweep to do so. They came into the final weekend at 7 - 9 vs LA. That is, at least something to play for. The doggers have nothing, they've already sewed up home field advantage throughout the playoffs. So, just as the Giants had a chance at one point to make the playoffs, and had a chance at one point to have a .500 record, the Giants also fucked this small chance up. 0 runs today. I think I need a long break from this team, and soon.
the game is not meaningless, if Houston loses and the dodgers win, they will be tied for homefield advantage. Not sure how they break that tie.
The Giants are clearly outclassed. The Dodgers B-team is better than most teams, and yesterday they had their number-one starter going.
It's certainly disappointing. The team playing so poorly at home is the real gut punch for me. They have to improve in a lot of places--there was just not enough talent on the field for most of the season.
Nonetheless with a new manager coming soon the rebuilding of the team can really happen in earnest. I hope it is a fun ride.
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