Why the San Francisco Giants Traded Taylor Rogers to the Reds: Inside the Deal and Impact
The San Francisco Giants have made waves by trading left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds, sparking discussions about the team’s strategic direction. What does this mean for the SF Giants’ bullpen and their financial future?
Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the implications of this significant move, exploring how it impacts the Giants’ roster and their potential interest in acquiring Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox. With insights into Buster Posey’s leadership and the evolving dynamics of the Giants’ pitching staff, this episode offers a comprehensive analysis of the team’s current and future strategies.
Discover how these changes could shape the Giants’ season and what it means for fans. Tune in for an in-depth look at the Giants’ path forward and the potential roster shifts on the horizon.
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30 Comments
Sf giants checked in on Luis Robert’s they tried to pull off a trade but the white Sox refused
Who’s the left handed replacement for Taylor in the bullpen?
Only problem with the bullpen post Rogers trade is the lack of LHP after Erik Miller & recent signing Joey Lucchesi.
I wish I knew where the Giants were going this off season. The Adames move was great but everything else looks like budget cutting or playing the margins
They''re saving money and cutting the payroll just as Buster said early on. Ugh!😮💨 Hopefully some of these kids will turn out to be really good. I'm not too enthusiastic at this point…but who's go catch the Los Angeles Duffuses anyway?
I do think that Posey and Minasian have tried…but just aren't going to overpay. Like it or not…AT&T is not a hitter's park and guys like Alonso just might not want to play here and have it affect their offensive numbers. We were fortunate to get Adames.
"saving money"
Certainly seems like Posey was a PR hire to distract die-hard fans from the fact that this owner/ownership group is perfectly content raking in millions while pretending to be competitive. Are they gonna lower the beer prices by another $1 again?
They were supposed to upgrade Scottsdale Stadium which is so outdated there are high schools that have better facilities. Just riding the glory of the past decade.
You know I was listening and you were saying you were so far disappointed, something to the effect of, “we're not keeping up in the division" ?
Honestly No one in the league is keeping up with LA. Then SD, well they’re good but SF is not far behind, if at all. Our pitching may be as good if not better, and our D rivals theirs, if not better. AZ same, I think they’re better than SD and we're not far behind. NL west is the best divison in MLB. You need to choose your wording carefully and if the fans are upset thinking posey didn’t do enough well thats a problem. They’ve gotten upgrades. Surely Flanery isn’t an answer, look how well he did in the playoffs, his yr was a fluke, I rather see our young pitchers and give them a real shot. Then Alonzo?? No thanks he wants big $ and he is not worth it, No D at all and he’s not getting any younger. I did think Kim would be a plus but he’s gone so we move on. Im amped for this season, if anything they’ll have a better attitude and play their hearts out. Good games, im looking forward to good competitive games.
They are arguably the biggest market team as they are a large one market team, no other large market team is a one team market. That we are talking money about this team is pathetic. No passion for winning. I wouldn't go to a game for free, I wouldn't watch this team at all. I can't imagine why anyone would follow this team. It is so sad., just 10 years ago this team was great. Now they are a cheap terrible team.
This trade makes no sence whatsoever. They basically gave up a premium lefty reliever for 6 mil. They're a 75-80 win team…still.
Its like they want to sucker idiots to go to games and just make a little money, no passion. This is so pathetic; they should be right up there with the Yankees and Dodgers with spending and doing whatever it takes to make the playoffs every year but no this is the Reds or Indians a no hope pathetic joke of a orginization.
Luis Roberts, another Ben Special… lots of Strikeouts, no walks, terrible avg, wildly inconsistent and perennially injured… Farhan would be proud Ben…
I love how a "big market team" like the Giants are finding cost cutting methods, over 12 million dollars, to maintain a slightly above . 500 team while their opponents and greatest rivals are building superteams with money they already know they're paying off in the future.
Are we seriously becoming the Rays and A's?
I am so glad they went out of their way to make Buster Posey the President 🙄
Fans thought Buster was gonna turn this ship around, but you all forgot he’s playing with other people’s money. He can only do so much.
Ben way to spin. This team is a dumpster fire
FYI, the Giants only save $6 million (they apparently sent half his salary with him) which makes the deal even worse. If the Giants lose a game because they already used Erik Miller in a game and didn’t have a quality bullpen lefty to use.
Exhausting Gibberish… Don’t make a video just because you feel like you have to. I feel like I’ve lost life that I will never get back after listening to you, and I watch a bunch of junk!
Let's face it…there weren't many "high-leverage" situations in the last couple seasons.
The Giants refuse to pick a lane. Why sign Willy Adames and do virtually nothing else to help the team? Either go all in or retool for the future.
I were gonna trade Taylor Rogers to make way for you players why not just trade Wade and Wilmer for crumbs too?? Why not trade Tyler Rogers too?
I know it would be a stretch…but if the park is a deterrent, then the layout needs to be altered. Right field would be a challenge but not impossible. They need to bring the archways in by 15 or so feet and put some more seats in the expansion. Left and center field would be easy.
That’s disappointing they need to sign some good players or no one is going to go to the park.
Between rogers and Solar Giants are paying 9mil this yr. Least the giants get another 6 next yr but will they spend it? To me it seems like they want Tucker but he’s going to be costly. Will they be willing to pay up.
Anybody that pays money to see Giants games and expects them to become a winner is a sucker. Ownership so transparently makes it clear they're not trying to win.
Rockies will beat us in the Division. Gzzzzzzzz smh
They shouldve gotten traded both twins!!! Both are garbage. Posey can onky do so much with currrent funds. Dodgers & Yankees(mets) have unlimited money. Idk if its the lack of money or owners unwillingness to spend $m
You are not bringing up the fact that Eric Miller now is the only left hander coming out of the bullpen… that's not going to cut it. Taylor Rogers had a bad stretch, but he came in later in the year, especially against lefties. Tyler is overrated.
The Giants brass either don't know what they are doing or they're not serious about competing for a Wild Card. This ownership group could sell for a cool 4 billion plus, according to current valuations, and walk away. Why keep doing it half-ass.
I’m pretty much out on this squad, the pr around the adames deal in retrospect feels like “you happy now”, I spent probably 10-15k on this team every year between games, booze and parking. No more. This ownership group is not serious.