Injury Woes: How Will the Giants Adjust Without Encarnacion? 

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With the MLB season just around the corner, the recent flurry of transactions and injuries is stirring up plenty of conversation. The Giants' Jerar Encarnacion is set to miss 4-6 weeks due to a fractured finger, which raises some intriguing questions about the team's depth and strategy.

How do you think this injury will impact the Giants' lineup? Will it open the door for younger players like Luis Matos and Grant McCray to step up, or do you think the team will look to make a trade to fill the gap?

On another note, the Blue Jays' president, Mark Shapiro, has expressed confidence in extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr. This brings up a bold prediction: if Guerrero Jr. does sign a massive extension, how will that affect the Blue Jays' payroll and their ability to build a competitive roster around him?

And let's not forget about the Orioles signing Kyle Gibson. Is this a move that solidifies their rotation, or do you think they need to make more significant changes to compete in the AL East?

With so many moving parts, what are your thoughts on how these developments will shape the upcoming season? Are there any players or teams you think are flying under the radar that could surprise us? Let's hear your predictions and insights!

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