Photo by MLB via Getty Images Who is the top prospect on the Giants farm? On Monday, we began a time-honored McCovey Chronicles tradition: another Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List, which will see us rank the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization. You can read the introduction to this year’s CPL, and get a refresher on the rules, here. … [Read more...] about Community Prospect List No. 1
Weds/Thurs BP: Silly season has arrived
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Let the rumors conflict. Every now and again, someone — occasionally a fan, often an oddly bitter media member — berates me for not being a “Real Journalist.” Which is, of course, accurate. I’m a writer at best and a blogger at worst, who gets the delightful privilege of being subjective when I want — an honor not bestowed upon Real … [Read more...] about Weds/Thurs BP: Silly season has arrived
A look at projected contracts for Giants targets
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Money talks. Last year, as a critical offseason was getting underway for the San Francisco Giants, I tried a new bit of offseason content, by looking at the projected contracts for the Giants’ free agent targets. It was a fun and informative article to write, and hopefully a fun and informative article to read. It was … [Read more...] about A look at projected contracts for Giants targets
Prediction poll: Will the Giants trade LWJ and/or Yaz?
“You’ve got me? Who’s got you!?” | Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images Not surprising, but is this a potentially fruitful plan of action or a flop in waiting? Taylor Wirth from NBC Sports Bay Area — reporting on a Jeff Passan offseason report posted to ESPN — says the San Francisco Giants are making both Mike Yastrzemski and LaMonte Wade Jr. available … [Read more...] about Prediction poll: Will the Giants trade LWJ and/or Yaz?
Player review: Michael Conforto
Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Though Conforto’s offense improved, an injury derailed a hot start that ultimately led to frustration for the veteran. 2024 stats: 130 G, 488 PA .237/ .309/ .450, 116 OPS+, .212 ISO, 1.3 bWAR Through the first forty games of the 2024 season, it appeared Michael Conforto had finally recovered from his shoulder surgery. The repair cost him … [Read more...] about Player review: Michael Conforto