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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 9h

Do you have Saiki’s release height and extension? Want to see how comparable he is to Imanaga

GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 9h

I think Gray won’t be where they go. They’ll have to extend him to bring CBT AAV down. Would be paying to hope that his underperformance of his peripherals over the last two years will right itself. Otherwise he’s too expensive.

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 10h

A couple of guys who have fallen off that I like as targets this offseason, Jordan Walker and Kumar Rocker. I can’t imagine the price tag would be too hefty on either.

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 11h

Bumgarner would need to throw 96 more innings at like a 7.00 ERA to be as bad as Kershaw.

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 12h

Not going to say this is bad, immaterial, or good. I hope there was a process behind making this choice (we want our communication lines well defined with a consistent voice) rather than something knee-jerk (going to zig while everyone else zags) or worse, aesthetics (don’t want analysts in dugout)

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 12h

For the major league team, the relocation of analysts clearly did not work, as the staff was not able or willing to utilize them to meet player’s needs. I would guess MiLB staff is better at utilizing the analysts from a distance, but nothing like being on-site. Indicates FO philosophy to an extent.

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 12h

The Giants did the same in 2025. They removed the data analysts from being on-site with the minor league teams and put them in the Arizona complex. So, on the same page as Mike Rizzo’s FO. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Additionally, in years past, the Nationals put performance analysts - staffers who could translate data and information from the analytics department for players and coaches - in the dugouts at each of their affiliates. Before the 2025 season, though, those analysts were told they should not be there. Early in De Bartolo's stint as interim GM, though, they returned. Managers were told to utilize the analysts as they best saw fit.

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 13h

Shea: “I heard former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, a Santa Rosa native who grew up a Giants fan, spoke this week with Posey. Unlike others, Hyde might not have a close relationship with Posey…”

sfstandard.com/2025/10/09/n...

What we know — and what we expect — about Buster Posey’s search for a Giants manager

After parting with Bob Melvin, it’s likely that Buster Posey will pursue a leader with a different type of resume.

sfstandard.com

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 1d

Hard to have firm thoughts on any of these untested guys I think. Let’s see what the hire says, and the staff that gets put around him. That’ll be the interesting stuff.

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 1d

Sounds like Casali will/was interviewed

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 1d

Speaking of which, is Hundley only interviewing with the Giants? Is that because that’s the only team he is interested in, or just not a candidate anywhere else? The latter would be a bit troubling.

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 1d

Not only is my guy Servais not getting a look with the Giants, he doesn’t seem to be getting interviews anywhere nor is he even being mentioned as a candidate. Unless I’ve missed anything. Ouch.

GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 10d

Manager candidate ranking based mostly on puff pieces:

1. Scott Servais - 2016-24 SEA
2. Skip Schumaker - 2023 NL MOTY. Unlikely
3. Rodney Linares - TB bench coach
4. Craig Albernaz - CLE bench coach, withdrew from MIA/CHW consideration in ‘24
5. Ryan Flaherty
6. Don Kelly
7. Daniel Descalso

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 1d

In article, Posey is quoted in 2019 ST saying they’d have loved to keep Hundley, the backup instead was Vogt. In 2024, Vogt was a Giants managerial finalist, but ownership went with Melvin instead. Vogt’s now won MOY in ’24, likely again in ’25. Hundley is now top guy for manager. Interesting circle

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GPT @giantsprospects.bsky.social · 1d

Sounds like it’s Hundley’s job if he wants it. As was the case with Melvin and Kapler, the staff around Hundley will probably be more important than the manager themselves. Posey indicated the FO will have input on that, should be interesting to see who they land.

Andrew Baggarly @andrewbaggarly.bsky.social · 2d

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Nick Hundley emerging as front-runner in Giants manager search

It's becoming a widely held expectation the job is Hundley's if he is ready to accept it.

www.nytimes.com

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