San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin shared an honest message regarding star pitcher Blake Snell, a free agent and the most sought-after pitcher on the market, as he contemplates the direction of his career.
The Giants are reportedly one of the teams interested in Snell, but Melvin didn't make a recruiting pitch. Instead, he urged Snell to choose the best team for him.
"I want Blake to go somewhere he's happy. He's a terrific kid and a good pitcher," the 62-year-old tactician said, per MLB columnist Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Snell is coming off a stellar season with the San Diego Padres in 2023, during which he boasted a record of 14-9, an ERA of 2.25, and 234 strikeouts in 32 appearances.
The 31-year-old secured his second Cy Young Award, marking his first in the National League. He was also named to the All-MLB First Team, leading the NL in ERA with 2.25.
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Bob Melvin managed Blake Snell with the Padres
Melvin and Snell have a prior working relationship, as the former managed the Padres and Snell in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
The Giants are now emerging as the favorites to land Snell, as they have been engaged in negotiations for the pitcher but were also waiting for his hefty price tag to drop, according to the latest update from league insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
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