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Pat Shurmur’s relationship with Odell is better than his 1st Mets pitch

The Giants’ unrelenting march away from their 3-13 horror season continues Monday, when OTAs begin. And the positive feelings should resume with Odell Beckham Jr. expected to attend the voluntary sessions.

“Odell has been in and out so he’s been around. It’s very encouraging. Developed a really nice relationship with him,” coach Pat Shurmur said Sunday before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field before the Mets-Diamondbacks game. “We’re very open and honest about everything Giants and everything Odell.

“I’m just looking forward to him being there. He’s not quite finished with his rehab, but there’s a lot to be learned from just watching what’s going on.