At the start of the season this blog established a plan for the Giants that by June 1, 2012 they would:
- still be in contention for the the NL West and
- player positions would be finalized.
It is now June 1 and the first goal has been met. The Giants are 5 games behind in the west still in contention. The second goal is nearly complete since most positions have been finalized including catcher, the outfield, third base, shortstop and starting pitching..
There are still questions regarding first and second base and relief pitching.
Currently Belt and Pill are platooning at 1st. This strategy has not produced to date. .
Arias will take over at second base when Pablo Sandoval returns from the DL to take over third. This may prove to be the solution. In the meantime Theriot will play second with chance to save his job on the team.
The loss of Ramirez, Wilson and Mota has hurt the relief staff. Casilla has done a great job closing. This move however weakened the rest of the relief corp. The Giants are hoping that Penny will be ready to help soon. Giant farm hand pitchers at Fresno and Richmond have plenty of incentive to do their best and hope for a call up at any time.
Homer Sweeney
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