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 →
All stats are from the period between December 17 to 22. It’s the final weeks of the winter leagues. The Dominican League ended Saturday, so all the notes from the DR will have the players’ final statistical lines. The Venezuelan and Puerto Rican leagues end December 30. Here is the final Dominican Leagues report for 2012. Name Position League Team… Read more →
All stats are from the period between December 9 and 16. The Giants signed a few minor league free agents in the last month or so and a few of them have turned up in the winter leagues. Also, I found Gregor Blanco playing in the Venezuelan league so he’s been added to the updates. Let’s get started with the… Read more →