"Rookie manager Tony Vitello has checked off some boxes over the last week and a half. First day of camp. First full squad workout. First media snafu. On Saturday, he checked off two more. He experienced his first spring training game ever, then recorded his first Cactus League win. Oh, and he absorbed his first big-league bruise, the product of being hit in the shin by a foul ball."
"Live batting practices and simulated games gave an early taste of who's already making waves in camp, but Cactus League games are the start of true competition. San Francisco has a few roster spots that remain unsettled, and the next month of games will provide Vitello, Buster Posey and Zack Minasian with an opportunity to figure out who they want on the roster. The most pressing question as Cactus League play begins is whether top prospect Bryce Eldridge starts his season in San Francisco or Sacramento. Do the Giants think he's done enough to make the team? Or, does he need more seasoning with Triple-A Sacramento?"
Tony Vitello achieved multiple spring milestones, including his first day of camp, first full-squad workout, first spring-training game and first Cactus League win, while sustaining a shin bruise from a foul ball. Live batting practice and simulated games produced early impressions, but Cactus League games begin true competition. San Francisco faces unsettled roster spots over the next month, with decisions needed on top prospect Bryce Eldridge's Opening Day destination, bench infield depth, the fourth outfielder role, bullpen makeup, and whether a young starter projects better as a reliever. Early catcher options include Patrick Bailey, Daniel Susac, Jesus Rodriguez and Eric Haase.
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