Today we break down the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies roster. There are a few prospects to watch, including key guys like Gary Brown, and rising stars like Mike Kickham. It’s definitely a different Grizzlies roster from previous years, somewhere between the minor league fodder-laden seasons and the 2010 season, when Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner were both there. I think that… Read more →
First, the basics: Brock Bond, lord and master of OBP, is a 27-year-old career minor leaguer. He’s a non-roster invitee that’s currently in Giants camp this spring. He plays second base, hits from both sides of the plate and, like all players, has hopes of making this year’s squad, fighting for the last spot on the bench. In a post… Read more →
Last guy on the bench is one of the few battles — along with last reliever in the bullpen and 5th outfielder — that will be decided this spring. Ryan Theriot, who for some reason is trying to find starting work, is unlikely to return to the Giants. (My GIF collection is sad.) The Giants have brought in several players… Read more →