San Francisco Giants Should Sell: 4 Players to Move
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One of the best free agent signings for the Giants in 2018 was Holland, who has been one of their most consistent starters.
Like McCutchen, Holland is a pitcher the Giants may want to have back in 2019, and trading the soon to be free agent would not prohibit that. But just like Cutch, Holland could net a return of a couple of pieces that would add more depth to the system.
There are other Giants that might create a huge return and others that might be nice to get off the books, but the Giants will not consider a complete rebuild.
What they should consider is a few strategic moves to add multiple minor leaguers to the organization, while also opening up spots for their other young players.
McCutchen leaving would open a spot for Austin Slater in the outfield, and maybe even Mac Williamson or Chris Shaw by September.
Smith and Watson would allow for more late-inning assignments for Reyes Moronta and Ray Black.
Holland opens a spot back up for Chris Stratton who had some strong starts in the first half.
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If the Giants do go after some big fish in the off-season, they will need to have a clearer picture on who already in the organization is ready for 2019.