Sunday, April 2, 2017

The San Francisco Giants Open the 2017 Season!

Madison Bumgarner, L

Mega-contract talk will have to  wait, maybe through October
Johnny Cueto, R
Another 18-win campaign would help; can opt out for 2018
Matt Moore, L
Stability of the rotation may hinge on his success
Jeff Samardzija, R
Looked like an ace in his last few spring starts
Matt Cain, R
His last chance to rebound, and likely on a short leash
Mark Melancon, R
The big offseason signing of a pedigree 'closer'   
Ty Blach, L
Bullpen's lone lefty likely to start soon 
Derek Law, R
Best of the bullpen holdovers is still only 24 
Hunter Strickland, R 
Threw the last meaningful pitch of 2016 season
George Kontos, R
Needs to get back on track after forgettable '16
Cory Gearrin, R
Why is he here instead of Steven Okert?
Neil Ramirez, R
Spring NRI fanned 19 in 11 innings  

Buster Posey, c
Year  after year  grades out as most valuable Giant
Hunter Pence, rf  
His durability may be this team's most pressing question
Brandon Crawford, ss
The premier shortstop in San Francisco history
Joe Panik, 2b
Another reason Giants are 'strong up the middle'
Brandon Belt, 1b 
Team's offensive leader last year holds a fine glove, too
Denard Span, cf
Really should not be leading off-- but who should? 
Eduardo Nunez, 3b
Has speed, glove, and ability to hit for average
Jarrett Parker, lf
May find himself in platoon arrangment with Marrero for now
Chris Marrero, of
Career minor-leaguer gets his shot with terrific spring
Conor Gillaspie, if
Postseason hero is versatile in field, at plate
Gorkys Hernandez, of
With this outfield bunch, his fine defense has extra value
Aaron Hill, if
Giants prefer Kelby Tomlinson play regularly in Sacramento
Nick Hundley, c
Todd's son, Randy's grandson is third-generation MLB catcher

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