PHILADELPHIA — Near the beginning of spring training, first-year president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi had to stand in the Giants’ clubhouse at Scottsdale Stadium and address the team.
There were concerns over roster structure, fears over whether the Giants were committed to winning in 2019 and questions over comments Zaidi made about pitching strategies during the offseason.
Was the former Dodgers general manager actually serious about using “openers” to start games?
With two days remaining until the July 31 trade deadline, uncertainty has shifted to trust as Zaidi has gained the confidence of even the most senior members of the Giants’ clubhouse.