SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants weren’t pleased with Derek Holland’s results in the starting rotation, so they asked the struggling left-hander to pitch in relief.
If Holland wanted to express frustration with the decision, manager Bruce Bochy and president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi have said their doors are always open. On his way to the bullpen, Holland bypassed both doors.
“To be honest, I have no idea what they’re doing,” Holland told reporters after Bochy informed the pitcher of the decision on Saturday.
Holland is the first player to openly critique the Giants’ new regime, but it’s possible he’s not the only player upset with some of the moves Zaidi and the rest of the front office have made in recent weeks.