It has been all quiet on the GM front ever since Ben Cherrington withdrew his name from consideration. That’s bad for us because it means there’s less to write about with the entire franchise being in a bit of a holding pattern, and it’s bad for the team because teams are out there making trades already.
The Giants have about a month before they need to start making critical decisions in terms of contract options and renewals, and while Brian Sabean will be able to manage the operation just fine if the search for the next head of baseball operations drags on beyond that, someone else making key decisions in the interim will make it trickier and more difficult for the next person who will be making key decisions in the future.