Sad news for San Francisco Giant: he we not return

Murphy’s signing is likely to be Bart’s last with the Giants.

It looks like Joey Bart’s time with the Giants is almost up.

With the official announcement of Tom Murphy’s two-year, $8 million contract, San Francisco virtually guarantees that the former No. 2 overall pick has played his final game in a Giants uniform. Murphy is a seasoned backup catcher.

Bart, who has outgrown his minor-league options, is probably going to be traded this offseason because Murphy is expected to support Patrick Bailey in 2024. Bart would be placed on waivers if the Giants are unable to trade him, if he is not selected for San Francisco’s Opening Day roster.

Blake Sabol, a former Rule 5 Draft selection who was forced to stay with the San Francisco Giants for the entire 2023 MLB season, now has alternatives in the lower leagues. It is expected that he will start the season in Triple-A Sacramento, where he will provide outfield and catching depth for the Giants should they want it.

Bart was one of the Giants’ best prospects for years when the team selected him second overall in the 2018 MLB Draft. He was seen as the obvious successor to franchise legend Buster Posey, who Bart relieved during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.

Bart, though, couldn’t stay at the major league level. The rookie backstop batted in 503 career plate appearances spread over portions of four major-league seasons.219/.288/.335 with 38 RBI, 11 home runs, and more than 35 percent of strikeouts.

Bart and tool-wielding outfielder Heliot Ramos were formerly considered the Giants’ top prospects to lead the team’s next generation of players.

The Giants are fortunate to have a few talented young players who are prepared to advance next season. Sadly for Bart, it doesn’t seem like he belongs among them.

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The Giants are fortunate to have a few talented young players who are prepared to advance next season. Sadly for Bart, he doesn’t seem to be Dusty Baker suggests a potential return to the San Francisco Giants organization
The recently retired Baker stated that he had discussed joining the Giants as a member of their team.

It’s unlikely that Dusty Baker, who left baseball management in October, would give up the game abruptly. He might even go back to managing the Giants, which he did from 1993 to 2002.

The 74-year-old Baker stated on Friday that he has spoken with Giants CEO Larry Baer on rejoining the team.

Baker expressed excitement for the upcoming chapter on 95.7 The Game. In reality, I’m speaking with the Giants as well. We simply need to wait and see how things pan out for everyone involved. I recently had a conversation with Larry Baer regarding the potential of perhaps even joining them.

Dusty Baker left baseball management in October, so it’s unlikely he would give up the game suddenly. He may even return to his previous role as Giants manager, which he held from 1993 to 2002.

The 74-year-old Baker said on Friday that he had discussed rejoining the Giants with CEO Larry Baer.

Baker told 95.7 The Game that he was looking forward to the next phase. Actually, I’m having a conversation with the Giants as well. All we can do is wait and watch how everything works out for all parties. I recently spoke with Larry Baer about the possibility of maybe even joining them.

Following the Astros’ loss to Bruce Bochy’s Texas Rangers in the American League Championship Series, Baker declared his retirement. After leading Houston to the World Series in 2022, he received his first and only managerial ring in his 26-year career.

Baker supervised Bonds and the 2002 National League pennant-winning club while he was a member of the Giants. With the move from Candlestick Park to their waterfront ballpark, he assisted in bringing the team into a new era.

Many Giants supporters supported Baker during Houston’s championship run, and he is still held in high regard in San Francisco. It would make perfect sense for Baker to work for the Giants, given that he is based in Sacramento.

“These are merely initial discussions,” Baker stated. “As I mentioned, I spoke with Larry. I’m waiting to speak with Zaidi, Farhan. The River Cats are a team that plays here in Sacramento, where I am. We’ll see if we can resolve issues in terms of family, schedule, and other factors. We’re simply having preliminary conversations, like I mentioned. We’ll observe how things transpire.