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So_Fresh wrote:Pompey diagnosed with his third concussion. Jesus Christ... I have never seen a professional sports player be so unlucky.

vaff87 wrote:Jays seem to be playing Pillar in right today, and Grichuk in centre.

vaff87 wrote:Jays seem to be playing Pillar in right today, and Grichuk in centre.

Schad wrote:

vaff87 wrote:Jays seem to be playing Pillar in right today, and Grichuk in centre.

Yeah, that's part of the reason I'd like to see Pillar moved post haste, if there's a market; if Grichuk can prove capable in CF, he's a much better trade asset.

Unfortunately, the Giants just acquired Michael Reed, who will probably be given a chance at playing CF.

On Tepera, who is set to have his right forearm examined by a doctor in New York on Saturday...

Atkins: "Ryan has been very reliable, very dependable, very effective for us. Extremely athletic, and we're optimistic that reliability and dependability and athleticism is going to end up being what we see after this visit. This is relatively common to feel something in the elbow region for a relief pitcher. Never good news, but we'll have more information tomorrow, and we're relatively optimistic that it's not going to be something long term. But we need to gather more information."

On Phelps' rehab...

Atkins: "He has been great. If you think about a guy recovering from Tommy John, he's actually ahead of schedule. I think the command has been awesome. He has thrown a live [batting practice]. We'll just take it day by day and week by week with him. It could be something that speeds up. It's also something that we need to make sure we're being cautious. He certainly hasn't had any set backs."

On whether prospects Thomas Pannone and Trent Thornton will be considered for the bullpen vs. starting in Minors...

Atkins: "We have to be open to those alternatives. There's ideal and then there's what we can consider. We're certainly open to that. What you're factoring in is several things. One, we have to win baseball games. We want to go with things that players are more accustomed to doing and has become part of their routines. The other thing to factor in is roster spots. So with the injuries and making sure that we are holding as much depth as possible, if you were to fast forward and say it's April 20 and you're making that decision, it's perfectly reasonable to potentially disrupt someone's starting routine and put them in the 'pen for a short period of time. It would be more magnified to do it on Opening Day, but it's something we have to stay open to."

On Rule 5 pick Jordan Romano, who was informed by the Rangers on Friday that he would not be making the team...

Atkins: "He has to go through waivers, and we'll hopefully find a way to get him back here. I'm sure they would like to have him, as well, so there will potentially be dialogue around that, but I would imagine that more than likely he will be headed back to join the Toronto Blue Jays."

So_Fresh wrote:Maile is such a black hole in our hitting lineup. Awful looking swing and makes poor contact. Almost an automatic out for opponents. Has had a poor spring so far hitting. Hope to see more of Janssen and less of Maile. Tbh I'd rather see McGuire backing up Janssen than Maile.

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vaff87 wrote:Brandon Drury has actually had a terrific spring. I wonder what will happen with him when Vladdy is promoted?

A trade or signing remains possible. The Giants have looked into Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar and Brandon Guyer, who was released by the White Sox on Friday morning after an uninspiring spring. Both are right-handed. It’s unclear whether the Blue Jays would entertain a deal.