2026 San Francisco Giants Season Thread

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:
the whole SS discussion now is dumb because the team decided 99 was correct when they made that transaction. Clearly.

Its almost as if they signed a guy at Schmitt's main position for a lot of money . Meanwhile, Luciano has no one blocking him yet the great 34 year old Nick Ahmed, who's not even on the 40 man, is about to overtake him.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Where are all the haters now? You know, the guys ripping Farhan and giving him an F or D early in free agency. You know who you are.

Snell
Hicks
Soler
Lee
Chapman
Murphy
Ray

This is easily an A+ off season unless you believed there was actually a chance Ohtani and Yamamoto would come to the Giants.

At the time the article came out, a D was a fair grade. It was an article, not coming from our mouths anyway.

In spite of the lack of getting a true star, it was a pretty damn good offseason. Still a lot of question marks, but almost as good of an offseason as we could have hoped for.

It was total BS to even put out an off season grade when free agency wasnt close to being finished. It was a stupid article. But in reality, several in here were ripping on Farhan every chance they could regardless of the article.

So talk to the author and not us in here.

Farhan had every reason to be ripped prior to the conclusion of this offseason. I don't know why that's hard for you to acknowledge. He had a very good offseason. Now let's see it all come together.

When will you understand that you wait until the offseason is OVER until you rip the guy. I dont know why thats a hard concept for you. It would be like ripping Lynch right now for not improving the OL before seeing what he does in the draft. The bottom line is the guy did a great job via trades and free agency to make the Giants competitive. They have a MUCH better pitching staff, much improved defense, and I think a better hitting lineup.

My "ripping of Farhan" this in the middle of this offseason has more to do with his overall tenure than this specific offseason. I dont know why THAT is a hard concept for you. Even after the offseason he has had, he still needs to earn the benefit of the doubt of being able to build this team up. Good start, but time will tell.

Another thing, John.

Farhan essentially announced that we were done signing free agents after we signed Soler. Then we signed Chapman. Then he stated again that we were done signing free agents. Then we signed Snell.

One of the many problems I have had with Farhan during his tenure is saying one thing publicly and then him failing to live up to what he said. Granted this time it went the opposite (in a good way). So when I "ripped" Farhan (which is a bit harsh wording but ok), not only was I doing so based on his entire tenure, but also taking him at his word that we were done with free agent signings.

He played it smart Steve. He doesnt have to tell the fans everything he is thinking or is going to do. He waited until the price was right and then struck a smart deal. Its not over until the last prominent free agent signs. That is all i was ever saying and why i thought the criticism was way overboard.

EXACTLY!!!! So why go out of your way to come out and say you are done? He isnt forced to say anything.

Maybe he was done when it came to handing out huge mega deals but stayed in the game and struck when the price came down. Who gives a f**k. He got great value and the team is better.

The point is, at the time I made whatever comments you keep referring to, Farhan had done little to nothing to warrant someone not being negative. You are hanging on a school grade from a random article and making it out as if it was completely out of line and/or me being the one who wrote the article.

Farhan had a very good offseason. Best one he has had by a mile. I just dont understand the need to call someone out for being unhappy with the Farhan regime. Up until this point, it has been massively disappointing and the criticism was beyond warranted.

Originally posted by Garce:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:
the whole SS discussion now is dumb because the team decided 99 was correct when they made that transaction. Clearly.

Its almost as if they signed a guy at Schmitt's main position for a lot of money . Meanwhile, Luciano has no one blocking him yet the great 34 year old Nick Ahmed, who's not even on the 40 man, is about to overtake him.

if they felt like you do they woudnt have signed Chapman.

Originally posted by Garce:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Right, because he isnt very good. Its funny to me how you get hyped on some prospects and totally turned off by others. In no universe is Casey Schmitt better than Luciano.

Schmitt is infinitely better defensively over Luciano, so not sure exactly what you're talking about. Did you forget there is offense and defense in baseball?

If Luciano can stay healthy for an entire season maybe he can prove you right.

Dont care. Offense is more important in terms of leading to wins than defense. This is an indisputable fact.

And this has nothing to do with me being right or wrong. Its about your headscratching tendency to latch onto certain prospects while completely dismissing others. Its ridiculous.

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Dont care. Offense is more important in terms of leading to wins than defense. This is an indisputable fact.

And this has nothing to do with me being right or wrong. Its about your headscratching tendency to latch onto certain prospects while completely dismissing others. Its ridiculous.

Look at the evidence and the body of work - it's not that hard.

Originally posted by Garce:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:
the whole SS discussion now is dumb because the team decided 99 was correct when they made that transaction. Clearly.

Its almost as if they signed a guy at Schmitt's main position for a lot of money . Meanwhile, Luciano has no one blocking him yet the great 34 year old Nick Ahmed, who's not even on the 40 man, is about to overtake him.

So right away, that side of the INF is sharp as bleep, from a fielding perspective. You pitch and can play the field, you win. MLB has developmental leagues, good teams you gotta earn your way to MLB, nothing handed cuz we ain't got nobody. That's a good thing they have to work for it. Lot of these prospects don't pan out, we can't assume they will. Now if they do, that's a great problem to have, let's see it.

About Farhan's evaluation early on in the offseason. Criticizing him at that point was warranted based on the 5-year preceding history and the beginning of this offseason. Again, he had lost on his two top targets. Was doubtful he can go after remaining legit FAs like Snell, Montgomery, Soler, Chapman because of how much is still tied up in hot garbage in DeSclafani, Sterling and Hanigan. his next move could be considered his usual dumpster dive for Hicks, converting reliver into the starter. What does anyone should think at that point based on his history, immediately preceding that moment? Then he revamps the situation, using opportunities and good timing. Turns the offseason into very good offseason and criticism into the applaud. There is absolutely nothing wrong with both acts unless the critics disappear after the guy turns things around, and admit they were wrong this time and give him his dues.

Ban Ohtani
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft

The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday afternoon after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

Originally posted by Garce:
Ban Ohtani
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft

The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday afternoon after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

The Dodgers are a joke team they were taken over by MLB cuz they were being run into the ground, notice the A's don't get taken over, simply MLBs prize cash cow the Dodgers. So they got bailed out. And handed over to owners with infinite dollars.

Originally posted by Garce:
Ban Ohtani
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft

The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday afternoon after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

Here is another story from the LA Times.

Question is: Is Ohtani's "interpreter" taking the fall, or was he placing bets on behalf of Shohei?

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by Garce:
Ban Ohtani
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft

The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday afternoon after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

Here is another story from the LA Times.

Question is: Is Ohtani's "interpreter" taking the fall, or was he placing bets on behalf of Shohei?

The whole thing stinks to high heaven

Originally posted by Garce:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by Garce:
Ban Ohtani
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft

The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday afternoon after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

Here is another story from the LA Times.

Question is: Is Ohtani's "interpreter" taking the fall, or was he placing bets on behalf of Shohei?

The whole thing stinks to high heaven

Don't expect any consequences that's the cash cow team and cash cow player

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Garce:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by Garce:
Ban Ohtani
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft

The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday afternoon after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

Here is another story from the LA Times.

Question is: Is Ohtani's "interpreter" taking the fall, or was he placing bets on behalf of Shohei?

The whole thing stinks to high heaven

Don't expect any consequences that's the cash cow team and cash cow player

Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Garce:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by Garce:
Ban Ohtani
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft

The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday afternoon after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

Here is another story from the LA Times.

Question is: Is Ohtani's "interpreter" taking the fall, or was he placing bets on behalf of Shohei?

The whole thing stinks to high heaven

Don't expect any consequences that's the cash cow team and cash cow player

Wanna bet?

Farhan dodging bullets like it's the Matrix.