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usonian

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4. No doubt. But the issue is that the Giants gambled (and lost) on two super-stars

Reply to 303squadron (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 21, 2022, 01:29 PM

Dec 2022

and some all-star talent got away (from lack of interest?) that they seriously needed.

Rodon left. Swanson, Bogaerts, Contreras, Bellinger, Turner, deGrom got away. (not saying that they fit)

And previously, Harper was courted and didn't sign.

The Giants' GM Pete Putila came from Houston and may have had qualms. (speculation)

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The Carlos Correa era in San Francisco is over. Lasted about 10 minutes. [View all] usonian Dec 2022 OP

As a Giants fan, I'm hoping the Giants will look good after this is over. They sure don't now. ificandream Dec 2022 #1

Maybe 303squadron Dec 2022 #2

No doubt. But the issue is that the Giants gambled (and lost) on two super-stars usonian Dec 2022 #4

There are no big free agents left this year. And the team has no "star". usonian Dec 2022 #3

Having read the link I still insist 303squadron Dec 2022 #5

But of course! 👍 usonian Dec 2022 #6

Now the Mets are backpedaling 303squadron Dec 2022 #7