San Francisco Giants fans have tempered expectations regarding top prospect Bryce Eldridge.
A recent SB Nation Reacts poll reveals that Giants fans possess a realistic perspective on the current roster.
Fan Expectations and Eldridge’s Development
The poll was conducted before the Giants sent Bryce Eldridge to Triple-A Sacramento. Most fans anticipated this move, acknowledging the top prospect’s need for further development.
Perhaps Giants fans want to see what the more experienced guys can do.
Fan comments posted to McCovey Chronicles following the poll’s release echo this sentiment.
- One fan suggested that Eldridge should spend at least half a season in AAA before being called up.
- Another fan stated Eldridge hadn’t done enough in Spring Training to make the 26-man roster.
- One comment stated a wish to be sold on Eldridge, but expressed concern over his strikeout rate and preference for retaining players like Matos or Encarnacion.
- One fan stated that Eldridge shouldn’t have been on the team last season.
Wagering on the Giants’ Performance
With the regular season approaching, some fans who accurately predicted the Eldridge move might be tempted to test their luck with other wagers. One test for fans is to see if their gut is on to something.
The question is how the Giants will perform this season.
It would be quite something if the team was committed to making Bryce Eldridge stick at the major league level despite strong evidence at the moment to the contrary.
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