If nothing else, Farhan Zaidi has shown a willingness to rummage through the scrapheap since taking over as team president of the San Francisco Giants.
It’s a strategy that paid dividends during his time in the Los Angeles Dodgers front office with guys like Justin Turner and Max Muncy both plucked from the reject pile and developed into key contributors.
He’s already had some success in that department during his time with the Giants.
Reliever Sam Dyson has been an excellent find. Slugger Tyler Austin has some intriguing long-term potential. Outfielder Alex Dickerson has debuted with a bang since coming over in a minor trade with the San Diego Padres.