"Look, I get it, from a fan's perspective, they want us to go out and sign every marquee free agent. That sounds great in theory, but that's not reality. That, folks, was grade-A gaslighting. It's a fundamentally ridiculous framing an anchoring tactic designed to make any reasonable request for competence look irrational. No one was out here suggesting the San Francisco Giants sign every free agent."
"But how about signing any one of consequence this offseason? I can be more specific: How about a closer? There were a half-dozen legitimate ninth-inning arms on the market, and the Giants landed zero. How about a top-line starter to make a big three? Or how about some actual depth in the rotation rather than a prayer circle for health and prospect progression? How about a backup catcher who can hit?"
Fans reacted strongly to a controversial press conference and comments minimizing realistic expectations for roster upgrades. A team leader framed fan desires for marquee signings as unrealistic, using anchoring language that characterized reasonable demands for competence as irrational. Fans sought specific improvements including a reliable closer, a top-tier starter to form a 'big three', added rotational depth, and a hitting-capable backup catcher. The offseason produced minimal impact acquisitions for high-leverage pitching roles, leaving key needs unaddressed. The perceived mismatch between expectations and roster construction intensified frustration among supporters.
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