What are five things the San Francisco Giants need to do this off-season?
The San Francisco Giants even year run this decade ended as they lost to the NL Pennant winning Chicago Cubs in four games in the NLDS. The Giants in the first half were one of the best teams in baseball. That ended in the second half thanks to a struggling offense and leaky bullpen that couldn’t handle a lead.
The Giants have a gaping hole they have to fill and some other tweaks they need to do. Nonetheless, an excellent core is in place and there is no reason that the Giants can’t be among not only the National League’s best teams next season, but also in all of baseball.
The Giants strength should still be a strength next year with an excellent top four starting staff. Buster Posey will be back. Brandon Belt got a nice new contract extension so he will be around for a while. They have an excellent front office and ownership that is willing to spend the money to keep the team contending.
Pending free agents are per Spotrac and arbitration eligible players are per MLB Trade Rumors.
Free agents: Jake Peavy, Gregor Blanco, Angel Pagan, Sergio Romo, Javier Lopez, Santiago Casilla, Gordon Beckham.
Arbitration Eligible: Will Smith, Eduardo Nunez, Ehire Adrianza, Cory Gearrin, Conor Gillaspie, George Kontos.
So what are five things the San Francisco Giants should focus on this off-season in order to get back to the playoffs next season and get back to the World Series?