Just say no to Kemp, especially with Snitckers as Manager.
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Just say no to Kemp, especially with Snitckers as Manager.
Kemp appeared in 115 games. I won't say "played" because of his limited limited skill set due to poor leg conditioning. IMO, he played at about an 70%. Bad legs limited his effectiveness both in the field and AB and another year of age on those poor legs would cause even more ineffectiveness.
Any lobbing could be put aside by the addition of a more effective "protection" type player. There are many other OFer who could/would provide better protection than Kemp. His .781 OPS really doesn't say much about "protection". Ozuna or Yelich provided far better "protection" numbers than did Kemp. And both played in at least 40 more games.
Looks like the Giants are pushing hard. Heliot Ramos is a very good prospect. They probably won't have to add much to Ramos to get it done.
I bet he goes to Boston. They really missed the "boomer" this year without Ortiz.
They offer will have to start with Groome or Benintendi, though.
I just don't see what the Giants have to offer for Stanton that's all that enticing. I mean I guess having the ability to absorb the entire contract if required, though that would likely put them over the luxury tax threshold right?