Tyler Mahle and the Giants’ Reluctance to Go Big
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Episode Notes
The San Francisco Giants have officially signed Tyler Mahle to a one-year, $10 million deal, and that move raises more questions than answers.
In this episode of Giants Baseball with Ben Kaspick, Ben breaks down why Mahle’s surface-level 2.18 ERA from last season doesn’t tell the full story, what the underlying numbers actually say, and why injury risk looms large for a rotation already packed with uncertainty. He also examines the SF Giants’ broader offseason approach, including their stated reluctance to commit long-term money to pitchers, how internal depth factors into the plan, and what that means for names like Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and the rest of the staff.
Plus:
• Why the Giants may still be active via trade
• How payroll constraints, deferred money, and managerial costs are shaping decisions
• Where the roster looks stronger than it gets credit for, and where it doesn’t
• What realistic next moves could still make sense before Spring Training
If you’re wondering what the Giants are actually doing this offseason, and whether this roster is good enough as currently constructed, this episode lays it all out.
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