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Giants Rumors: Cabrera, Rolen, Walker
Finally some Giants rumors! I know a few fans have been clamoring for the team to join the hot stove rumblings. Andrew Baggarly has an article here and Henry Schulman has one here. Let's discuss.
The Giants have no one to play third base. Kevin Frandsen could technically do it but they prefer him at second. Thankfully, they will pass on Pedro Feliz. Feliz - get this - wants a three year deal. He's on the Brewers' radar, by the way.
Miguel Cabrera is one option, though Baggarly doesn't see the Giants offering up Tim Lincecum to jump into the fray. However Schulman's source says the Giants have been "one of the most aggressive teams" after Cabrera. Who to believe?
Baggarly's team source doesn't expect to go after the available Scott Rolen, given his health questions and contract. Free agents Morgan Ensberg and Mike Lamb seem more likely options at third base.
Brian Wilson and the newly signed Tyler Walker will mix it up for the closer job. Brian Sabean doesn't anticipate dropping big bucks/losing a draft pick for Scott Linebrink. Nor are the Giants likely to hit up the Japanese market.
Finally some Giants rumors! I know a few fans have been clamoring for the team to join the hot stove rumblings. Andrew Baggarly has an article here and Henry Schulman has one here. Let's discuss.
The Giants have no one to play third base. Kevin Frandsen could technically do it but they prefer him at second. Thankfully, they will pass on Pedro Feliz. Feliz - get this - wants a three year deal. He's on the Brewers' radar, by the way.
Miguel Cabrera is one option, though Baggarly doesn't see the Giants offering up Tim Lincecum to jump into the fray. However Schulman's source says the Giants have been "one of the most aggressive teams" after Cabrera. Who to believe?
Baggarly's team source doesn't expect to go after the available Scott Rolen, given his health questions and contract. Free agents Morgan Ensberg and Mike Lamb seem more likely options at third base.
Brian Wilson and the newly signed Tyler Walker will mix it up for the closer job. Brian Sabean doesn't anticipate dropping big bucks/losing a draft pick for Scott Linebrink. Nor are the Giants likely to hit up the Japanese market.
2 comments:
Rolen? Are you kidding? Maybe 10 years ago. Ensberg would be nice if he could get his power numbers back but maybe they were steroid induced. Lamb? The guy hasn't been able to keep a starting job. Time is now for Wilson as the closer.
Thanks for the comments. The posting was based on rumors posted on various newspapers and internet listings found on the internet. I agree with you on Rolen. He is not worth the chance..his health and age make him very suspect in my opinion. Lamb? Who is kidding who? As a GM, I wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole...might as well re-sign Feliz. Speaking of Feliz. He has his drawbacks...certainly, OBP, strikeouts, and clutch hitting (at least in 2007), but he does have an above average glove. Not defending him, but the choices are sure limited. Maybe the G-Men have Aurilia penciled in as a stop gap. Mike Lowell would sure be nice for a few years until Villalona is ready. It makes for a interesting "Hot Stove."
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