Rare because with no disrespect intended (ok mayyyyybe a little), in recent years the San Francisco Giants have become kind of a dull team, littered with “average-ish” players that help them to about a .500 record except randomly 1 year out of 7.
The players that have helped the Giants to mediocrity have been often as bland as a .500 record. Sure I would love to have Logan Webb headlining the A’s rotation, but players I envy are few and far between.
That brings me to a player who might have been a perfect addition to the 2025 A’s: their old über-nemesis, Justin Verlander.