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  • When the Giants signed Tom Murphy to a two-year, $8.25MM deal last offseason, the contract came with the clear expectation that he would serve as the backup to young defensive star Patrick Bailey over the next two seasons.

The San Francisco Giants are considering a competition for the backup catcher role behind Patrick Bailey, as reported by MLB.com. With Joey Bart, a former top prospect, struggling to meet expectations, the team might look elsewhere for a reliable backup. Bart's performance has been inconsistent, with a .219 batting average and a .649 OPS over 162 games, leading to his demotion to Triple-A Sacramento. The Giants have options like Tom Murphy, who has shown promise with a .290 batting average in limited play, and could potentially sign free agents such as Gary Sanchez or Yasmani Grandal. Additionally, the team might consider promoting from within, with prospects like Blake Sabol or Jakson Reetz, or even look at external candidates like Curt Casali, who has prior experience with the Giants. This competition aims to find a dependable backup to support Bailey, who has become the team's primary catcher.

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