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Giants Sign Aaron Rowand
Busy day today. The Giants put out a press release: they've signed Aaron Rowand to a five-year deal. The amount is $60MM, probably the low end of what we would've predicted. This still doesn't seem logical for a team not expected to compete for at least two years, but the guy does have a career OPS over .800. I don't hate the deal as much as some, though a lot can go wrong in five years.
The 30 year-old Rowand had one of his best years in '07, hitting .309/.374/.515 while playing 161 games. It's fair to say he's a plus in the field as well.
The Giants' 5th overall pick is protected, so the Phillies have to be a bit bummed. They'll still get a couple of draft picks though.
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Well I am still more disapointed about Hunter than anything else, but I still think the White Sox have a chance. Lets see what Quentin can do. I think the guys that come through for the Sox will surprise all of you guys next year. All in all it could have been a better offseason but I am just as excited for spring training this year as I was going into 06, coming off of a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.
Posted by: CUBS=NOTHING | December 12, 2007 at 09:08 PM
hey blutarski, I'd rather be LUCKY then good
yea we got lucky everyone got hot at the right time
Posted by: ChicagoWhiteS0xFan | December 12, 2007 at 09:14 PM
@ baysick
I know there are no great free agents available at positions like 3B (or potentially 1B) where the Giants have a greater need. But if Sabean felt the need to make a big move, he could have a done a trade as well.
Personally, I'd prefer the Jonathan Sanchez for Hideki Matsui option (although Sanchez might be a little too much to give away). Matsui could play 1B, and he'd at least be a draw for the fans in a city with a large Japanese population. Rowand costs us more, is locked up for too many years, and just isn't the type of free agent who brings the fans out. Now he's better than his (lack of) reputation among casual fans, but he's no splash signing.
That being said, any big splash move is dumb for the Giants given their situation. They need to be going after young guys who potentially break out rather than paying veterans for their decline years.
Posted by: fire sabean | December 12, 2007 at 10:58 PM
FIRE SABEAN!!! FIRE SABEAN!!! FIRE SABEAN!!!
Posted by: johansantana17 | December 13, 2007 at 06:23 PM