sad news; Giants’ rotation in precarious situation as Ray awaits MRI….

Fresh off giving a game away to the absolutely putrid Chicago White Sox, the Giants are barely standing on the fringes of the National League playoff picture, holding on to just enough hope of making a run for the final Wild Card spot to keep things exciting.

But a playoff appearance, as improbable as that may seem right now, isn’t what the Giants are actually playing for over the last few weeks of the season. There’s a lot more to it than just that — the Giants are playing for their future as a franchise.

That may sound a little hyperbolic, but it’s not too far-fetched of a concept. There are several things that could happen this winter that likely hinge on how the Giants finish the season, and the possibilities are endless — from a complete collapse to a deep October run. But the ramifications of how things play out will be felt far beyond the end of their season.

What might happen? Well, glad you asked:

Farhan Zaidi’s job security: The most polarizing Giants front office executive since mid-2000s Brian Sabean, Zaidi’s future employment status just might be tied to how the Giants finish, regardless of the contract extension he signed last year.