Which shortstop will the San Francisco Giants build their team around?

Which shortstop will the San Francisco Giants build their team around?

Marco Luciano and Tyler Fitzgerald are both shortstop options for the San Francisco Giants, but which player should the franchise give the reins at the position?

During this week’s action on The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason RossGuest host Allen Stiles was joined by Fansided's Giants writer Jeff Young to dive into the shortstop discussion, look ahead to San Francisco's path to the playoffs, and more.

Also: Is Heliot Ramos better suited for the midfield or one of the cornerbacks?

Topics discussed: San Francisco Giants shortstops and more

  • The Giants have been playing strong baseball lately. Can they make the playoffs?
  • “To make the playoffs, it probably takes 86, 87 wins… The September schedule is pretty brutal.”
  • Jeff says “crazier things have happened” regarding the possibility of San Francisco making the playoffs.
  • Did the Giants handle the development of shortstop Marco Luciano correctly?
  • “I think the Giants are starting to realize he's not a shortstop.”
  • Jeff says dealing with Luciano has been “interesting” so far
  • Is Farhan Zaidi partly to blame for San Francisco’s failures?
  • Is Tyler Fitzgerald a player the Giants can count on at shortstop?
  • Is Heliot Ramos better suited as a corner outfielder?

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What is the San Francisco Giants’ upcoming schedule?

  • Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11 – against Detroit Tigers
  • Monday, August 12th-Thursday, August 15th– against Atlanta Braves
  • Saturday, August 17-Sunday, August 18 – @ Oakland Athletics
  • Monday, August 19-Wednesday, August 21– against Chicago White Sox
  • Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25 – against Seattle Mariners