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Giants Pursuing Corner Infield Help
I'm not sure of the Giants' plan - are they rebuilding? Playing for 2008? Kind of rebuilding but trying to seem respectable?
At any rate, the Giants don't have much going on at first and third base. I like the idea of going after a cheap under-30 third base upside play like Dallas McPherson. But I wouldn't fill the spot with a vet just to fill it. As for first, I've said before I'd just toss Dan Ortmeier there for 550 ABs in lieu of adding some stopgap. But that's just me; here's the latest on Brian Sabean's corner infield pursuits:
- Tony Clark is a target, and San Francisco is a good fit for him in terms of playing time. He'd probably get a one-year deal and be paired with Ortmeier.
- The Mariners are apparently shopping Adrian Beltre for pitching. Doesn't seem to be a smart move for Seattle but it may be a moot point if they are nearing a Carlos Silva signing.
- No doubt Joe Crede can be had. Paul Konerko, not so much. Crede makes sense for the Giants in that they might be able to flip him if he has a good April-May.
- Morgan Ensberg is a free agent who would probably play for $3MM and jump at a full-time chance.
- Pedro Feliz remains on the radar, but apparently still wants three years. C'mon now.
- The Giants have "moved in opposing directions" with McPherson, a Scott Boras client.
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Probalby makes a little to much sense for the Giants and Reds to get together on a Encarncion for something from the Lowry/Sanchez/Corriea group. Heck the Reds could even throw in Hatteburg to give them something of a 1B platoon. No idea why Cincinnati needs two left handed 1Bs.
Posted by: schellis | December 19, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Isn't it a little late for the Giants to start looking respectable?
Either way, Tony Clark could be a good fit and I would say yes to Joe Crede if I didn't think that they would have to give up so much. I don't know what Adrian Beltre would command in terms of a trade. If it could be Noah Lowry, I say go for it. Now.
Posted by: TheAngelicDoctor | December 19, 2007 at 09:13 AM
How about the Giants fill both spots with young talent and send Lincecum or Cain to the reds for Votto and Encarnacion. You could add another younger prospect if need be from the Reds, a Stubbs, Maloney, Francisco. Both teams get what they need.
Posted by: carolina03 | December 19, 2007 at 09:25 AM
Votto and Encarnacion would be good for a package of Lowry or Sanchez + Prospects.
Giants said no to Rios for Lineccum.
Posted by: zito4cyyoung | December 19, 2007 at 09:52 AM
Are there any rumors about the Cards and Giants? The Giants need corner infielders and the Cards can offer up Rolen as a 3b option for the Giants. That makes perfect sense since San Fransisco seems to be the place where ex-Cardinals go to watch their careers die.
The Cards also have Chris Duncan, who is a left handed power bat that came up through the system at 1b.
The Cards need pitching and prospects to replenish the system and that seems to be something that the Giants have plenty of.
Posted by: camarodude39 | December 19, 2007 at 10:11 AM
Rolen will only make sense if the Cards pick up a large portion of his salary.
Posted by: zito4cyyoung | December 19, 2007 at 10:28 AM
The Cardinals / Giants scenarios make a lot of sense. But, I wouldn't rule the Yankees out ... they have a majors-ready 3rd baseman in Eric Duncan and I still think Godzilla is on the move.
Posted by: rossdfarian | December 19, 2007 at 10:31 AM
McPherson seems the best option for me; as the Giants are really contending, it's better to keep prospects and take a chance on him, he could wind up being this years Carlos Pena (less power tho).
Rolen doesn't make any sense to me, he's aging, injured every year, and had personality conflicts with both his previous teams. Plus he's very expensive. I'm not sure I'd want him if the Cards were giving him away. Better to trade for Blaloc, Beltre or Encarnacion.
Posted by: BringBackTheThrill | December 19, 2007 at 10:36 AM
That seems to be the general feelings toward Rolen of every fan base.
What about Duncan. Would he fit at 1b for the Giants. Would Lowry for Duncan and a mid-tier prospect work?
Posted by: camarodude39 | December 19, 2007 at 10:49 AM
I like Duncan, but the Giants have a serious log-jam in the OF. The also have Dan Ortmeier/Rich Aurilia at 1B.
Doesn't leave us much room for Duncan.
I like Rolen if the Cards would be willing to pay salary. They may still depending on the Rolen/LaRussa squabble.
Posted by: zito4cyyoung | December 19, 2007 at 11:01 AM
I was actually suggesting Duncan as a 1b option. He came through the Cardinals system as a frist basemen. He was forced to switch because he was blocked by Albert, but 1b is his natural position. I would be weary of Aurilla play a consistent role at 1b and I admidt I don't know much about Ortmeier. I just thought Duncan would be an option because he destroys RH pitching.
Posted by: camarodude39 | December 19, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Ortmeier is at the magic age of 27 years old. If he saw 500+ ABs, he would probably put up 20-25 HRs, 80-95 RBIs, and probably bat around .270.
Posted by: oxfrat1665 | December 19, 2007 at 03:18 PM
At this current point in the rebuilding phase, the Giants need to avoid giving up any prospects. Taking a flyer in a player like Macpherson makes sense for this team.
However, take a look at what the A's think they can get for Blanton, and it becomes more obvious that people are vastly undervaluing a player like Noah Lowry. The Giants need to contact the Mets.
Posted by: The Juice | December 20, 2007 at 02:10 PM
Lowry is a guy with red flags all over the place. Arm trouble, terrible WHIP and a rapidly eroding K/BB ratio point to him having over achieved considerably in '07. If I were a GM in need of pitching, Lowry would be one of the last options I'd pursue.
Posted by: Devlsh | December 20, 2007 at 05:40 PM
I'm sure the Giants can pull a trade with the Reds that would send Encarnacion to San Francisco in return for either Lowry or Sanchez.
Posted by: giantsfan | December 27, 2007 at 10:38 PM