There are plenty of reasons why the failure to land a big fish this offseason hurt the San Francisco Giants’ brand, but the immediate on-field effect would seem to loom larger: who will anchor the lineup?
As discussed in the most recent McCovey Chroncicles podcast, Mitch Haniger was always seen as a complimentary piece (to Aaron Judge, at least), and now, paired with Michael Conforto, it sure seems like they’re the two new guys the Giants will be counting on to strengthen and lengthen their lineup. But would a pair of potentially 2-win players be what the team actually needs or is their a breakout candidate already in their midst?