SAN FRANCISCO–During the first week of spring training, the Giants began preparing for a special tribute.
Bruce Bochy announced the 2019 season will be his last as the team’s manager on February 18, giving the Giants more than six weeks to plan a way to honor the legendary manager at the team’s home opener on April 5.
Shortly thereafter, Bochy also began planning for the day. He wanted to set his rotation so right-hander Dereck Rodríguez would take the ball as the Giants’ starter.
“We just thought with what he did last year, it would be a great fit for him to have this,” Bochy said.