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The Quick Catch Up
- Here’s what you missed since we last posted:
Trevor Gott eats Mac n Cheese with a spoon
Take MUNI, because there’s no Bart
- The Giants officially announced their Opening Day roster, which did not include former #2 overall pick Joey Bart. Throughout Summer Camp, Farhan and Kapler mentioned their plans of wanting more development time for Bart so the move wasn’t entirely unexpected. Still, it’s a massive missed opportunity for a morale boost for the fanbase.
Dick Opening (Day Start)
Zoom Zoom
- RHP Kevin Gausman
- Gabe Kapler:
- Kapler on when Tromp will be ready: “I don’t have an exact date for you”
Game Preview: Webb vs Wood
- It’s Game 3 of a 4 game series vs the Dodgers
- The Giants have been outscored 17-2 so far
- 23-year-old RHP Logan Webb will make his first start of the season
- Pitch arsenal: Four Seamer, Slider, Changeup, Cutter, Sinker
- Webb limited the Dodgers to two runs in 6.0 innings but suffered the loss in the Giants 2-0 defeat in his only start vs the Dodgers
- He allowed a home run to Max Muncy in his final inning of work
- Road Beginnings
- SF will play 14 of their first 20 games on the road, including seven against the Dodgers in Los Angeles
- Kapler Era
- Kapler was named the 39th manager in club history on November 12, 2019 – he’s still looking for his first victory with the Giants