The 2022 free agency season was heating up with the addition of some big names, including the dynamic duo of Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa. The New York Yankees swooped in to secure Judge’s signature, while the Minnesota Twins somehow managed to land Correa. On the other hand, the San Francisco Giants, who were determined to snag a big fish; finally managed to land a big name this offseason.
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In the name of gold-glove catcher, Roberto Perez, the Giants recently signed the former Cleveland Guardians catcher. But the question remains, will this signing be enough for the Giants after the Yankees snatched two of their potential signings this season?
The San Francisco Giants’ signing of Roberto Perez has sparked a debate among baseball fans
The Giants’ dream of landing powerhouse slugger Aaron Judge was crushed as he decided to stay true to his New York roots and re-sign with the Yankees. The Giants had also set their sights on Carlos Correa, but a sudden injury scare put a damper on those plans and he ultimately rejoined the Twins. To add insult to injury, the Yankees snagged the Giants’ star player, Carlos Rodon. It’s shaping up to be a battle between the Giants and Yankees this off-season.
The news of the Giants finally signing a player has sparked a debate among baseball fans, with some cheering the moves and others casting a wary eye.
it’s very funny that the two mlb transactions today are from cities who have much more important things to focus on at the moment
— todd bonzalez (@doinkpatrol) January 29, 2023
Should’ve been Gary
— Danny (@papa_gleyber25_) January 29, 2023
He’ll make the team whether it’s a major or minor league deal. Solid backup two time Gold Glove winner
— Rxmeister55 (@rxmeister55) January 29, 2023
Can somebody please sign Gary 😭😭
— Evelyn Halpert (@ChavieHalpert) January 29, 2023
Interesting
— James (@mistahjamess) January 29, 2023
Injury prone 34 y.o. Catcher…….par for the course
— Tiller13 (@dewlucky13) January 29, 2023
THEY GOT THEIR SUPERSTAR
— ball knower 🇺🇸(PATRIOT & ALPHA MALE)🇺🇸 (@eg0istical) January 30, 2023
Regardless of the reactions, the season promises to be full of twists and turns as the Giants and other teams are finalizing their rosters in the chase for the ultimate prize.
What will the veteran catcher bring to the Giants?
The club has not yet confirmed, but according to mlb.com, the San Francisco Giants have added the catcher to their roster. Roberto Perez is a defensive wizard behind the plate. Despite his modest offensive stats since his debut, he shone in 2019. Hitting a career-high 24 home runs, but injuries have taken a toll on him in recent years.
Over the past two seasons, he was only able to play in 65 games due to finger fractures and a nagging hamstring injury.
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With the Giants, Perez will join the talented Joey Bart as part of the catching crew. And he is set to battle for the backup role with Austin Wynns. Despite his recent setbacks, Perez’s defensive prowess and game-calling skills make him a valuable asset to any team.