Giants Bolster Rotation wiht Carlos Rodón Signing
The San Francisco Giants have secured a key addition to their pitching staff, agreeing to a two-year, $44 million contract with free agent left-hander Carlos rodón. This news comes on the heels of the MLB lockout’s conclusion and is contingent upon Rodón successfully passing a physical with the giants’ medical team.
Rodón, a 29-year-old southpaw, spent his first seven seasons in the majors with the Chicago White Sox. This move marks his transition to the National League and a reunion with former White Sox teammate, Giants’ catcher Buster Posey.
The 2021 season was a career year for Rodón. He achieved a personal best 13-5 record and a remarkable 2.37 ERA across 24 starts, earning his first All-Star selection and contributing to the White sox’s american League Central Division title.
Despite his stellar performance, Rodón’s season was not without its challenges. Arm and shoulder issues limited his effectiveness in the final two months, restricting him to just 28 innings pitched. He also struggled in his lone playoff appearance against the Houston Astros in the Division Series.
The Giants are hoping Rodón can return to his dominant form and anchor a starting rotation that includes ace Logan Webb and veteran left-hander Alex Wood. This signing becomes even more crucial considering the Giants lost right-hander Kevin Gausman to the Toronto Blue Jays before the lockout and declined to exercise their option on veteran Johnny Cueto’s contract.
Wood, who re-signed with the Giants on a two-year, $25 million deal, will join Rodón in bolstering the team’s pitching depth. With these additions, the Giants aim to remain competitive in the highly contested National League West.
A Giant Leap for teh Rotation? Discussing Carlos Rodón’s Move too San Francisco with Former MLB Pitcher, Mark Buehrle
Welcome back to the diamond, baseball fans! Today, we’re diving into a hot topic that’s got the MLB world buzzing, the San Francisco Giants’ recent signing of lefty Carlos Rodón.
To dissect this deal and what it means for the Giants’ chances this season, we have a special guest, former MLB pitcher and World Series champion, Mark Buehrle. Mark, thanks for joining us!
Marc Buehrle: Happy to be here, always love talking baseball.
Moderator: Let’s get straight to it, Mark. The Giants secured Rodón on a two-year, $44 million deal. This is a critically important investment for a pitcher coming off a career year, but one also plagued by arm and shoulder trouble in the latter part of the season. Was this a smart move for the Giants?
Mark Buehrle: It’s a gamble, no doubt about it. Rodón has the potential to be a true ace when healthy. That 2.37 ERA he posted last year wasn’t a fluke. He dominated hitters. But the injury history is a worry. The Giants need him to be reliable, especially in that tough NL West.
Moderator: Absolutely. They also lost Kevin Gausman to the Blue Jays and didn’t re-sign Johnny Cueto.
Rodón will be joining a rotation that includes Logan webb,who had a breakout year himself,and Alex Wood,who re-signed with the team. Do you think this rotation, anchored by those three, can compete with the Dodgers and Padres?
Mark Buehrle: On paper, it’s a solid rotation. Webb showed a lot of promise, and Wood is a solid veteran. But the Dodgers are stacked, and the Padres added Sean Manaea to their already impressive pitching staff. The Giants are going to need Rodón to be healthy and pitching at his best to keep pace.
Moderator: And that raises another captivating point: Rodón is joining forces again with Buster Posey, his former teammate from their White Sox days. do you think that familiarity will be an asset for Rodón, especially given his previous injury woes?
Mark Buehrle: Posey is one of the best catchers in the game, a calming presence behind the plate. He knows how to handle pitchers,what buttons to push. Having that familiar face could definitely be helpful for rodón, especially if he’s dealing with any doubts about his arm. posey can help keep him focused and confident.
Moderator:
That’s a great point, Mark. It’ll be fascinating to see how this develops throughout the season. We’ve covered a lot of ground here today – the risk, the reward, and the potential impact on the NL West race. What are your final thoughts on Rodón’s move to San francisco?
Mark Buehrle: Ultimately, it comes down to health. If Rodón stays on the mound and pitches anywhere near his 2021 form, this could be a steal for the Giants. They get a potential ace for a rotation that desperately needed one. But if the injury bug bites again, it could be a costly gamble.
Moderator: A gamble that could pay off big time for the Giants. Thanks for sharing your insights, Mark!
Mark Buehrle: My pleasure, always happy to talk baseball.
Moderator:
And now,we want to hear from you,our dedicated fans! Do you think the Giants made the right call signing Carlos Rodón? Will he be the ace they need? Leave your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
As always,thanks for joining us. Until next time, keep it swingin’!
