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IMAGE: San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (62) throws against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning at Oracle Park. \/ Eakin Howard \/ Imagn Images<\/div>\n

The San Francisco Giants are stepping into a bold new chapter, and it starts with a voice that\u2019s anything but quiet. Tony Vitello, the team\u2019s new manager, kicked off his first spring training with a fiery address that had players listening-and maybe even laughing-a little nervously.<\/p>\n

After all, Vitello knows how to command a room. He\u2019s coming in fresh from the college ranks, where he turned the University of Tennessee into a powerhouse, and now he\u2019s bringing that same energy to the big leagues.<\/p>\n

Vitello replaces Bob Melvin, who parted ways with the team after another season that fell short of expectations. The Giants finished 81-81 last year, a perfectly average record that left them 12 games behind the division leaders and out of the postseason for the fourth straight year. That\u2019s not the standard in San Francisco, and the front office made that clear by handing the reins to a manager known for building winners and doing it with passion.<\/p>\n

On Day 1 of camp in Scottsdale, Arizona, Vitello didn\u2019t waste time making his presence felt. He delivered what he hoped was more of a conversation than a speech-though he admitted it may have run a little long.<\/p>\n

\u201cI rambled today,\u201d he said with a grin. \u201cSo the guys might ban me from any more meetings before this thing is over.<\/p>\n

But you want to set a vibe for what you want your team to be.\u201d<\/p>\n

That vibe? It\u2019s all about energy, urgency, and a deep hunger to win. And it\u2019s already resonating with the clubhouse.<\/p>\n

Logan Webb, the ace of the Giants\u2019 pitching staff, didn\u2019t hold back when asked about his first impression of Vitello. \u201cIt took me one day to feel like, wow, this is my guy,\u201d Webb said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can go talk to him about anything. It\u2019s exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n

Webb\u2019s takeaway from the meeting was clear: Vitello isn\u2019t just here to wear the uniform-he\u2019s here to build something. \u201cA lot of energy.<\/p>\n

You can tell there\u2019s a lot of competitive spirit in him. He just wants to win.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s pretty much what his message was. He wants us to all feel the way he feels.<\/p>\n

I think it\u2019s a great message.\u201d<\/p>\n

That message carries weight, especially considering Vitello\u2019s track record. In his eight seasons at Tennessee, he led the Volunteers to five NCAA regionals, four super-regionals, and three trips to the College World Series.<\/p>\n

And in 2024, he brought home the school\u2019s first national championship. That kind of success doesn\u2019t happen by accident-it\u2019s built on culture, trust, and relentless competitiveness.<\/p>\n

Now, the question becomes: Can that college magic translate to the majors?<\/p>\n

The Giants are betting big that it can. They\u2019ve handed the keys to a manager who knows how to connect, how to inspire, and how to win. And while Vitello is still getting used to the size of a big-league clubhouse, he\u2019s already working to turn it into a cohesive, hungry unit.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no sugarcoating it-San Francisco has work to do. The team has been stuck in neutral for a few seasons, hovering around .500 while other NL West teams have surged ahead. But with a new voice in the dugout and a renewed sense of urgency, there\u2019s a different kind of buzz around camp this spring.<\/p>\n

Vitello might be new to the MLB, but he\u2019s not new to building belief. If his first day on the job is any indication, he\u2019s already got the attention-and maybe even the trust-of the guys who matter most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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