SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The cardboard boxes that appeared in front of players’ lockers this week slowly began to fill with their belongings and on Saturday morning were loaded into equipment truc…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The cardboard boxes that appeared in front of players’ lockers this week slowly began to fill with their belongings and on Saturday morning were loaded into equipment trucks, their last stop on their way to San Francisco. There is no surer sign of the end of spring training than the presence of those big box trucks in the parking lot.
Rule 5 pick Blake Sabol, 25, faced the challenge of learning a pitching staff on the fly while also developing into a major-league catcher, after spending most of his professional career in the outfield . Joey Bart, 26, had to prove he had moved past his struggles at the plate and behind the dish last year.
There should be some clarity soon: Pérez’s contract has an opt out that allows him to become a free agent if he isn’t placed on the active roster by Monday. What will be determined over the long term is whether whatever group of catchers they put on the roster will be enough to help them return to the postseason.For only the second time since 2010, the Giants will have somebody besides Brandon Belt at first base on Opening Day.
“He’s done a tremendous job of being in a great frame of mind and being in great physical shape, too,” Kapler said. “I think those two things are booting one another.” Outfielder Bryce Johnson and right-hander Sean Hjelle, two stalwarts of the Sacramento roster the past two seasons, have broken out this spring and should break camp with the club; Schmitt and 21-year-old left-hander Kyle Harrison, and possibly even Marco Luciano, could make their major-league debuts at some point; and Tristan Beck, Keaton Winn and Sam Long should provide more starting pitching depth at the upper levels.
There’s been a renewed focus on the fundamentals in camp, led by infield coach Kai Correa. However, one recent game saw a player overthrow the cutoff man and another botch the execution of a grounder to first base with the pitcher covering. So, there is still work to be done.“A solid ‘B’,” he said. “Last year was a ‘D.’ That’s a good improvement, but we still have a ways to go.
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