Brian Sabean’s drafting and construction of pitching depth in the organization has set manager Bruce Bochy up to be a very lucky man.
His biggest decision at the culmination of spring training?
To decide on who gets the fifth spot in the rotation.
The two most likely contestants to win that spot have been narrowed down to free-agent acquisition Todd Wellemeyer and the homegrown pitching prospect, Kevin Pucetas.
Both candidates have been the best two Giants pitchers this spring, and have combined for 19 innings pitched and a minuscule three earned runs allowed—an ERA of 0.92.
Their performance has been unreal, but the decision will be a tough one.
As I said in this debate on who will win the fifth spot in the rotation, I believe that Wellemeyer will get it, mai ...
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San Francisco Giants: Wellemeyer and Pucetas Battle for Fifth Spot
Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Greg Caggiano in MLBComments Off on San Francisco Giants: Wellemeyer and Pucetas Battle for Fifth Spot