Who will survive the dog days of March and make the opening roster? Will Posey be starting the season in AAA? Will Fred Lewis be traded? Who will win the fourth outfield position? I am not a big fan of spring training statistics, but in the Giants case, any offensive punch is a welcomed addition.
Buster Posey is hitting a blistering .462 in ten games players. Aaron Rowand is white lightning hot, hitting with a clip of .567 in nine games played. Fred Lewis is leading the Giants this spring with three homeruns; however his average is only .241. The Giants know that Jesus Guzman can hit, he is currently at .444, but his defense is a liability. Matt Downs could surprise as a utility specialist based on his spring so far. Roger Kieschnick may be a surprise as well for an outfield spot on the opening day roster, or a September call up. Our potential starting right fielder, Nate Schierholtz is holding his own, hitting one homer with a .304 average.
I am not one to think much of spring training pitching statistics, but I am a bit concerned with Madison Bumgarner’s velocity. I would like to see it up in the middle 90’s, rather than the high 80’s. He still has a great deal of deception with his delivery, but I am not sure if it is enough to win the fifth spot in the rotation. Todd Wellemeyer, leads the team with nine innings pitched, and is posting a 2.00 ERA. Kevin Pucetas might have an outside spot at landing the fifth spot, has pitched seven innings of three hit ball with giving up zero runs.
I believe it will come down to the final days for the final positions on the Giants roster. I am not sure what will end up separating all of them, but it will be interesting to say the least. I hope that the Giants need for speed doesn’t take them away from someone that can hit. If you can’t get on base then there is no use for someone fast. I love the stolen base, but if you keep swinging at the dirt like Eugenio Velez has done, you will not go far. I cannot wait for opening day, only a few more weeks to go.
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