The San Francisco Giants have signed Matt Chapman, enhancing their roster with a player known for his defensive brilliance and offensive power. Chapman, who has a history of strong performance, including an .816 OPS, .264 BA, and .419 SLG at Oracle Park, brings a significant upgrade to the Giants' third base position. His signing is part of a broader offseason strategy by the Giants, focusing on both offense and defense, despite some concerns about their pitching rotation. The deal includes opt-outs each year, signaling a flexible commitment from both sides. Chapman's addition has sparked discussions about the future roles of other players, notably J.D. Davis, who faces uncertainty regarding his position on the team. The Giants' President of Baseball Operations, Farhan Zaidi, has indicated that while the offseason signings may be over, the team remains open to making further adjustments to their roster.
Farhan Zaidi said it's "certainly possible a move or two happens" to address the infield surplus and wouldn't rule out another roster addition. But says Giants consider this offseason over: "Doesn’t mean you can’t make addition but it’s a different dynamic because we’re really…
The San Francisco Giants’ addition of Matt Chapman leaves J.D. Davis in a lurch. Davis, who had been the presumed third baseman, said the move created questions that had yet to be answered. https://t.co/8p0NAXuN5b
Nobody can speak with as much authority as Matt Williams on the defensive brilliance and theatrics of Matt Chapman, the San Francisco Giants’ best defensive third baseman since … Matt Williams. https://t.co/7cioi5Gp23
Farhan Zaidi reiterates the Giants likely will not add another marquee free-agent starter. "We have talked all offseason and been very consistent that our plan was to continue to graduate some of our young players. The off-season is really over as far as I'm concerned.''
Farhan Zaidi on Giants' rotation: "The offseason's really over as far as we're concerined. We're more in in-season mode, which doesn't mean you can't make additions, but it's a different dynamic because we're really focused on the players we have and how they'll fit together."
Bob Melvin spoke about about how Matt Chapman's range at third can help the shortstop's performance and threw it back to his days playing next to Marcus Semien: "Marcus wasn’t the player he is now and really became an elite shortstop not only because of where we could position…
Melvin says Chapman brings a real edge to the team along with elite defense, power and footspeed. He envisions him hitting somewhere middle ish in the lineup.
4 Gold Gloves 2 Platinum Gloves The @SFGiants hot corner is sizzling with the addition of Matt Chapman. https://t.co/jRHxGRIvbK
J.D. Davis trade landing spots: Five teams who could use veteran third baseman after Giants sign Matt Chapman https://t.co/IbfSXiWlsO
Now that the #SFGiants have brought in Matt Chapman, could a trade be in the works for the club's incumbent third baseman? https://t.co/xQgJIhGXN4 https://t.co/lLIfdIFdx8
How will Matt Chapman boost the San Francisco Giants? Matt Williams sheds light on the question: https://t.co/tsirQqwey4
Nobody can speak with as much authority as Matt Williams on the brilliance of Matt Chapman, the Giants’ best defensive third baseman since … Matt Williams. Here’s what the four-time Gold Glover said of the four-time Gold Glover: https://t.co/xYxcL3ZU88 via @sfchronicle
How will Matt Chapman boost the San Francisco Giants? "Nobody can speak with as much authority as Matt Williams on the defensive brilliance and theatrics of Matt Chapman, the Giants’ best defensive third baseman since … Matt Williams," writes John Shea. https://t.co/MPSrxfXE0F
Giants have a chance to land Jung-hoo Lee, Soler, Chapman and Snell in the same offseason. They needed the help—and are trying to go out and get it. https://t.co/HSl8UICRJR
Reaction to Matt Chapman news from Giants third basemen J.D. Davis, Casey Schmitt and Wilmer Flores, by @ShaynaRubin https://t.co/dGogUFHIxS
Using the Cody Bellinger deal with the Cubs as a guide, the #BlueJays could have afforded Matt Chapman for the short-term, but now he's back in the Bay Area. Matt Chapman loses in his first kick at free-agent can, by @RGriffBaseball https://t.co/cIiZNSCvFI
Matt Chapman is not an empty bat. He’s only once been anything worse than 10% better than league average with the bat. If he pulls his barrels again, he will get back to 20ish% better. The BAT X projections, which weight batted ball metrics heavily, have him there. Good signing.
This is the column I wrote after talking to Farhan Zaidi in early January: Since then, the Giants have acquired Robbie Ray (and dumped Haniger & DeSclafani), Jordan Hicks, Jorge Soler and now Matt Chapman. The offseason isn't over until it's over. https://t.co/qLzYMmCKOq
JD Davis said he didn’t get a call from the front office before the Matt Chapman signing news broke. He found out after watching Dune 2 last night. Way he sees it, he gets traded, plays third and Chapman plays SS or he sticks as a reserve. “I don’t know what the game plan is.…
With Matt Chapman aboard, 3B J.D. Davis said he thinks there might be three options for him. Being reserve. Having Chapman play SS (not the plan). Or trade. “Whatever the team needs. I just want to win games.” So far, no one in management has talked with him since Chapman news.
I never try to say a team has to be just "gotta do something anything" mode, but that's where the Giants were this spring. And Farhan Zaidi just did something that should definitely help this team. Maybe with 1 more move to come.
At long last, Matt Chapman has come off the board and the Boras clients are finally beginning to sign now that spring training has started. Our @ethanbudowsky on the end of this winter-long standoff, and what the move means for the Giants: https://t.co/me5cUJH27g
I don’t need the Giants to be the Dodgers but I want them to at least appear to have a *plan* This feels more plan-like. Defense + middle relief + (hopefully) a mix of young & veteran SPs could be competitive. Add Montgomery. And plenty of $$ left over for a midseason move. https://t.co/v0GlHgBqG5
J.D. Davis didn't play third base at Cal State Fullerton because that was some guy named Matt Chapman's position. Now it appears Davis might be displaced by Chapman again. He spoke to me about that possibility two weeks ago: https://t.co/sXwPelSKvm
#SFGiants waited out the offseason and add free agency's top third baseman on a three-year guarantee https://t.co/MQILgw5MkA https://t.co/V2ct8I8jwj
Giants having an excellent offseason: Lee, Soler, Hicks, Murphy and now Chapman. Still a chance for Snell, too (or possibly Montgomery) https://t.co/Pvzku97aF4
by all accounts and everything you read/hear Matt Chapman not only a productive player but good vibes and great clubhouse guy. Giants need more of those after the last few years
Matt Chapman spent 5 seasons with Bob Melvin as his manager. He was Top 7 in MVP voting twice. Was an All-Star once. Won 2 Gold Gloves. His slugging percentage was .465. His OPS was .808. This is a VERY good signing for the #SFGiants. Give Farhan his flowers.
After A LONG Offseason, Matt Chapman And Scott Boras Settle For Pennies On The Dollar With The San Francisco Giants https://t.co/QhZpt63hLX https://t.co/QE7s1D101r
And yes I am told he will play 3B much as I would love to see Matt Chapman play 3B.
Matt Chapman is a great signing, but it's pretty incredible that the Giants have invested this much in the offense while sporting a rotation of Webb!, Harrison?, Hicks??, Winn??? and... uhhh, Hjelle??????
There would be few players better paired than Logan Webb with Matt Chapman -- a sinkerballer with a 3-to-1 groundball to fly ball ratio with a four-time Gold Glove winner at third base.
There would be few players better paired than Logan Webb with Matt Chapman -- a sinkerball with a 3-to-1 groundball to fly ball ratio with a four-time Gold Glove winner at third base.
With the Matt Chapman news, you have to assume that J.D. Davis or Wilmer Flores will be the odd man out. Flores was the #SFGiants best hitter last season but spent more time at DH where Soler will occupy. Davis had a down year, but is off to a hot start in spring.
With the Matt Chapman news, you have to assume that either J.D. Davis, Lamonte Wade Jr. or Wilmer Flores will be the odd man out. Flores was the best hitter for the #SFGiants last year and could play a large chunk at first base. Wade is the cheapest option of the three.
I’ve confirmed Chapman to the Giants, opt outs each year. And this does *not* mean they are out on Snell. They are still very much in.
Matt Chapman returns to the Bay and gives the #SFGiants another masher from the right side. His career numbers at Oracle Park: .816 OPS, .264 BA, .419 SLG, 59 AB @KPIXtv https://t.co/BsEvMxgcJQ
Absolutely LOVE this for the Giants! Matt Champman is a beast. He's going to do special things back in the Bay with Bob Melvin. https://t.co/7zc43yQ9el