I’m really hopeful that we can legitimately compete this year if Gorman and Liberatore can contribute near their upside.

3 of the top 50 in Baseball America’s list this year.

#24 Jordan Walker

#34 Nolan Gorman

#50 Matthew Liberatore

We are switching Gorman to 2B. Where are we supposed to play Jordan Walker? Are they just going to stay put in case Arenado opts out after next year?

DH/OF

(But this is why you don't throw assets and $$$ at 1b -- it's the dead bottom of the defensive spectrum and someplace you can put anyone who's bat will play but doesn't have an obvious defensive position elsewhere)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Free-agent right-hander Carlos Martinez in agreement with Giants on a minor-league contract, source tells <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a>. Deal worth $2.5M if he makes roster, and includes $1.5M in incentives.</p>&mdash; Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1503201965362270213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What a waste of #1 starting pitching talent. :#

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Well the good news is we got a trial run for the disappointment that will be the Alex Reyes experience.

Long time Angel fan checking in here. Pujols is not a money whore. His wife is. And he answers to her. Get it right!

Sounds like some butthurt over the wasted $250 million. Why? Your team has more vaults of money to spend.

I see that we are going after Story but sure hope it’s not a long term deal. Hopefully 1-2 years

Flaherty hurt. Let's hope it is nothing. I hope I am wrong but I am fearing he'll be the next of many past pitchers that were supposed to be the second coming only to ruined by injuries.

How’d he get hurt? Throwing a bullpen?

Bought me some great seats for the 3 game June series in St. Pete. Too bad the game is in that shithole of an abomination to baseball that Tampa Bay plays in. Down here 12 years. Only 2nd time they have came here. Covid wiped out one other series.

Flaherty hurt, Reyes hurt, Hicks behind schedule.......another shit show likely.

Mo will be full of excuses as usual.