On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick answers listeners' questions about the San Francisco Giants. The first question asked and answered is about Joey Bart, and why he hasn't been called up by Farhan Zaidi and the Giants. Ben discusses Zaidi's recent interview with the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea, in which Zaidi stated plainly that they do not think Bart is ready for the major leagues. When Zaidi was with the Dodgers, they were extremely deliberate with when they promoted prospects like Corey Seager and Cody Bellinger. Both, notably, had much more upper minors experience than Bart, who has just 80-something plate appearances above A-ball.
Also discussed is a question about who the most likely Giants are to be dealt at this year's trading deadline, and Donovan Solano's trade value. Ben answers that veterans on one-year deals, such as Kevin Gausman and Drew Smyly, are the most likely to be traded by Aug. 31. Jeff Samardzija, whose contract expires after this season as well, is another candidate, although he'll have to prove he can be healthy and effective if any teams are going to be interested. In terms of Solano's trade value, Ben notes that the 32-year-old who's under team control through 2021 does have some trade value, but teams are unlikely to give up a premium return for an overperforming veteran with a track record of mediocrity.
Other topics discussed include the Giants' questionable defensive lineups at times, like Steven Duggar in a corner with Mike Yastrzemski in center, and whether Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford will make it through the life of their contracts, which expire after the 2021 season.
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