Over the past few offseasons, a narrative has emerged suggesting that San Francisco is the reason the SF Giants are unable to draw in free players. The saying holds that free agents are too scared to play with the Giants because of San Francisco’s issues with drug usage, crime, and homelessness.
Two San Francisco Giants players, Logan Webb and Hunter Pence, have defended the city.
Stars of the San Francisco Giants defend the city in the face of criticism.
This conversation started in part when legendary SF Giants player Buster Posey made remarks that some felt were disparaging of the city of San Francisco. Posey’s statement was not particularly critical. He was expressing his opinions about how rival players today see the city, and it seems like the media has started to single out San Francisco.
Despite the fact that this critical narrative cannot withstand any serious analysis, numerous national media and players from other clubs have continued to share their perspectives on a city that many of them have never visited.
In response to this development, players for the San Francisco Giants, both past and present, have taken to social media to defend their hometown.
Hunter Pence, a former fan favorite of the Giants, shared a photo of himself on Instagram soaking in the splendor of City by the Bay.
This makes a lot of sense because Pence showed that he genuinely fell in love with the Bay Area after being dealt to the Giants in 2012 by remaining there even after he finished playing for the team.
Logan Webb, a native of the Bay Area, is another Giant who has been outspoken in supporting San Francisco.
During the height of the internet discussion around San Francisco, Webb shared a GIF of the Golden Gate Bridge on X, which was once Twitter.
It’s encouraging to see both current and former San Francisco Giants players refuting the myth that the city is lawless. Though it is unlikely that other free agents will choose to sign with San Francisco, it does demonstrate that certain players are prepared to stand up for their hometown against unfair and frequently ignorant criticism.
Nevertheless, it is heartening to witness Webb emerge as a prominent figurehead for both the community and the organization. In recent years, he has been a starter, and the Giants are hoping that he can assist them in attracting potential targets.
This is a totally arbitrary photo of a stunning city.
Players for the San Francisco Giants, both past and present, have recently defended the city against criticism.