First, a disclaimer: The Giants don’t need to learn anything from me. This is more about what I can learn, as well as what I can share with you. But I wanted to get “Giants” in the headline. Helps people know what they’re about to read.
Second: This is definitely a January type of article, and I know it. You don’t have to shame me in the comments. In a few minutes, you will resume not thinking about Joe Musgrove. Other than three or four times next season, this is a state of mind that you should get used to. We spend most of our time on this planet not thinking about Joe Musgrove, and we will continue to do so.
But the trade fascinated me on several levels, dang it, and not only because Musgrove was mentioned as a potential target for the Giants. There’s a lot to unpack when looking at this through orange-and-black glasses.
Musgrove is a 28-year-old starting pitcher with a career ERA of 4.33 (96 ERA+). Last year’s…
