In 2011, Giants’ shortstops combined for a slash-line of .210/.265/.299, or a wRC+ of 62. That wRC+ score ties them with the Reds for the second-to-worst score in the majors. Braves’ shortstops were a single percentage point (61) worse than the Giants and Reds. As defined by the bold dashed line, the league average shortstop was a 87 wRC+ in… Read more →
The Giants will enter 2012 with something to prove after failing to make the playoffs this season. Getting Buster Posey back — and hopefully healthy — will be a welcome sight, but the ugly truth is this: the team is going to need more than just Posey to be successful in 2012. For large portions of the season, the team… Read more →
I recently posed this question on Twitter: “Question: bring back Ross in 2012? Y/N.” and I got several good responses. A brief glance at the Giants’ current depth chart for the outfield and you’ll see why the Giants might consider a Ross redux. The current depth chart, with some commentary. LF/1B Brandon Belt – Talented prospect, mixed results, could be… Read more →