San Francisco Chronicle
Lincecum's future: Despite Tim Lincecum trade rumors sweeping through the lobbies at the winter meetings, Giants GM Brian Sabean proclaimed Lincecum and Matt Cain as virtually untouchable, though he's still trying to trade pitching (Noah Lowry and Jonathan Sanchez would be next in line) for hitting.
"We haven't been blown away yet," said Sabean, adding he met with five possible trade partners Monday. He didn't reveal names of teams, but it was learned one was the Orioles, who are shopping shortstop Miguel Tejada, who has two years and $26 million left on his contract and could move to third base.
Red flags would be the position change, his contract and his age more than steroid finger-pointing, a club source said.
Sabean said one team made an "interesting" offer for Lincecum. Among the rumors: The Reds parting with outfielder Jay Bruce, a blue-chip prospect, or a package involving third baseman Edwin Encarnacion; the Blue Jays parting with outfielder Alex Rios.
"We'll figure out a team and a lineup," Sabean said. "But if you don't pitch in our division, you're in trouble."
Other expensive players on the trade front include Richie Sexson and Scott Rolen, who is represented by the same agents (Sam and Seth Levinson) who represent Pedro Feliz. The Giants say they wouldn't be interested in re-signing Feliz (who's getting interest from the Cardinals and Phillies) if he continues pushing for a three-year deal, but Seth Levinson said, "The Giants are still very much in the mix."
On the free-agent front, the Giants plan to speak with Joe Urbon, the agent for Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukodome, who has close ties to John Cox, one of the club's Pacific Rim scouts. Andruw Jones, despite his expected price tag, remains a possibility.
Despite reports that the Giants would deal Bengie Molina, the only returning run-producer, Sabean said the reports generated from a team inquiring about the catcher.
The Giants recently checked out former A's reliever Keiichi Yabu for a possible minor-league contract.
"We haven't been blown away yet," said Sabean, adding he met with five possible trade partners Monday. He didn't reveal names of teams, but it was learned one was the Orioles, who are shopping shortstop Miguel Tejada, who has two years and $26 million left on his contract and could move to third base.
Red flags would be the position change, his contract and his age more than steroid finger-pointing, a club source said.
Sabean said one team made an "interesting" offer for Lincecum. Among the rumors: The Reds parting with outfielder Jay Bruce, a blue-chip prospect, or a package involving third baseman Edwin Encarnacion; the Blue Jays parting with outfielder Alex Rios.
"We'll figure out a team and a lineup," Sabean said. "But if you don't pitch in our division, you're in trouble."
Other expensive players on the trade front include Richie Sexson and Scott Rolen, who is represented by the same agents (Sam and Seth Levinson) who represent Pedro Feliz. The Giants say they wouldn't be interested in re-signing Feliz (who's getting interest from the Cardinals and Phillies) if he continues pushing for a three-year deal, but Seth Levinson said, "The Giants are still very much in the mix."
On the free-agent front, the Giants plan to speak with Joe Urbon, the agent for Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukodome, who has close ties to John Cox, one of the club's Pacific Rim scouts. Andruw Jones, despite his expected price tag, remains a possibility.
Despite reports that the Giants would deal Bengie Molina, the only returning run-producer, Sabean said the reports generated from a team inquiring about the catcher.
The Giants recently checked out former A's reliever Keiichi Yabu for a possible minor-league contract.
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