Monday, December 06, 2010

Giants 2010 Season winds down



Giants Transactions:

Date Player Position Transaction
Dec 3 Pat Burrell LF Signed as free agent by San Francisco (one-year contract)
Dec 2 Mike Fontenot 2B/3B/SS Signed by San Francisco (avodis arbitration)
Dec 2 Eugenio Velez LF/2B/CF/RF Not offered contract / free agent (non-tendered)
Dec 2 Chris Ray RP Not offered contract / free agent (non-tendered)

The Fontenot signing was a bit of a surprise and flew under th radar a little bit. He is a solid, versatile player. A good fit for this team.

The San Francisco Giants have tendered contract offers to:
Cody Ross, Andres Torres, Jonathan Sanchez, Ramon Ramirez, Santiago Casilla and Javier Lopez.

Future Giants:
OF Gary Brown, the Giants 2010 1st round draft pick, was rated the 3rd fastest runner, 2nd best defensive player and 5th best athlete in the 2010 draft.

7th rounder Chuckie Jones was rated 3rd best pro debut amongst HS players.

RHP Heath Hembree, a 5th rounder, showed a FB that sits 94-97 and tops at 99MPH. At 6-4, 195 he has a clean arm and ideal pitchers build according to BA.

LHP Mike Kickham, a 6th rounder suns his FB up to 94 with a plus breaking ball.

RHP Stephen Harrold, a 12th rounder showed a plus slider and a 90-92 FB with good command since signing.

The Giants sent Brandon Belt, Conor Gilaspie and Charlie Culberson to the Arizona Fall League along with pitchers Joe Patterson, Jason Stoffel and Ryan Verdugo. I can't say I recall too many instances where a team sent a player to the AFL and then lost him in the Rule 5 Draft, so maybe good news regarding Joe Patterson, who I like. In the early going Culberson came out of the gate just mashing the ball. Both Culberson and Belt were selected to the leagues Rising Stars game.

Former major league LHP's Dontrelle Willis and Andy Sisco are minor league free-agents.

I was sorry to see Jayson Werth not go to the Giants, but given the high price tag, not by as much as I thought I would. I think the Nationals may have overpaid after losing Adam Dunn.

A belated RIP to "Sparky" Anderson, who as manager brought World Series titles and pride and joy to fans of  both the Reds and and the Tigers. And today, of course, to "Dandy" Don Meredith who provided some much needed levity and perspective to the MNF booth. Both will be missed.

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "Press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. - Calvin Coolidge
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Giants Top Minor League Prospects

  • 1. Joey Bart 6-2, 215 C Power arm and a power bat, playing a premium defensive position. Good catch and throw skills.
  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
  • 3. Chris Shaw 6-3. 230 1B Lefty power bat, limited defensively to 1B, Matt Adams comp?
  • 4. Tyler Beede 6-4, 215 RHP from Vanderbilt projects as top of the rotation starter when he works out his command/control issues. When he misses, he misses by a bunch.
  • 5. Stephen Duggar 6-1, 170 CF Another toolsy, under-achieving OF in the Gary Brown mold, hoping for better results.
  • 6. Sandro Fabian 6-0, 180 OF Dominican signee from 2014, shows some pop in his bat. Below average arm and lack of speed should push him towards LF.
  • 7. Aramis Garcia 6-2, 220 C from Florida INTL projects as a good bat behind the dish with enough defensive skill to play there long-term
  • 8. Heath Quinn 6-2, 190 OF Strong hitter, makes contact with improving approach at the plate. Returns from hamate bone injury.
  • 9. Garrett Williams 6-1, 205 LHP Former Oklahoma standout, Giants prototype, low-ceiling, high-floor prospect.
  • 10. Shaun Anderson 6-4, 225 RHP Large frame, 3.36 K/BB rate. Can start or relieve
  • 11. Jacob Gonzalez 6-3, 190 3B Good pedigree, impressive bat for HS prospect.
  • 12. Seth Corry 6-2 195 LHP Highly regard HS pick. Was mentioned as possible chip in high profile trades.
  • 13. C.J. Hinojosa 5-10, 175 SS Scrappy IF prospect in the mold of Kelby Tomlinson, just gets it done.
  • 14. Garett Cave 6-4, 200 RHP He misses a lot of bats and at times, the plate. 13 K/9 an 5 B/9. Wild thing.

2019 MLB Draft - Top HS Draft Prospects

  • 1. Bobby Witt, Jr. 6-1,185 SS Colleyville Heritage HS (TX) Oklahoma commit. Outstanding defensive SS who can hit. 6.4 speed in 60 yd. Touched 97 on mound. Son of former major leaguer. Five tool potential.
  • 2. Riley Greene 6-2, 190 OF Haggerty HS (FL) Florida commit.Best HS hitting prospect. LH bat with good eye, plate discipline and developing power.
  • 3. C.J. Abrams 6-2, 180 SS Blessed Trinity HS (GA) High-ceiling athlete. 70 speed with plus arm. Hitting needs to develop as he matures. Alabama commit.
  • 4. Reece Hinds 6-4, 210 SS Niceville HS (FL) Power bat, committed to LSU. Plus arm, solid enough bat to move to 3B down the road. 98MPH arm.
  • 5. Daniel Espino 6-3, 200 RHP Georgia Premier Academy (GA) LSU commit. Touches 98 on FB with wipe out SL.

2019 MLB Draft - Top College Draft Prospects

  • 1. Adley Rutschman C Oregon State Plus defender with great arm. Excellent receiver plus a switch hitter with some pop in the bat.
  • 2. Shea Langliers C Baylor Excelent throw and catch skills with good pop time. Quick bat, uses all fields approach with some pop.
  • 3. Zack Thompson 6-2 LHP Kentucky Missed time with an elbow issue. FB up to 95 with plenty of secondary stuff.
  • 4. Matt Wallner 6-5 OF Southern Miss Run producing bat plus mid to upper 90's FB closer. Power bat from the left side, athletic for size.
  • 5. Nick Lodolo LHP TCU Tall LHP, 95MPH FB and solid breaking stuff.