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Padres Exercise Brian Giles' Option
As expected, the Padres chose Brian Giles' $9MM option over the $3MM buyout today. Giles, 38 in January, hit .306/.398/.456 in 653 plate appearances this year. Defensively, he saved 20 bases compared to the average right fielder. Padres exec Paul DePodesta notes that Giles probably would've accepted an offer of arbitration.
Giles would be a great addition for teams like the Cubs, Phillies, Braves, and Rays, but he has full no-trade power. Before he was granted full rights, Giles could be traded only to the Braves, Giants, Dodgers, D'Backs, and Rockies without his permission. So maybe the Padres can work something out with Atlanta if the Braves if both parties have interest.
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ATTN: Frank Wren
Get him instead of Peavy.
Posted by: Land-Man | November 07, 2008 at 03:34 PM
He would be a good fit for the Braves, but i think they really need a right handed hitting outfielder.
Posted by: bravesfan23 | November 07, 2008 at 03:36 PM
He isn't going anywhere, he loves it in SD. He turned down a chance to join Boston last year. He'd be a good fit for the Cubs, who need a rightfielder who bats lefty, tho he doesn't have any power any moer.
Posted by: rememberthecoop | November 07, 2008 at 03:43 PM
If the Braves need a right-handed hitting outfielder, why not Pat Burrell?
Posted by: rememberthecoop | November 07, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Pretty sure the Braves were only on the list because of his little brother. Now that Marcus isn't there, I doubt he'd approve a trade to Atlanta.
Posted by: Stu | November 07, 2008 at 03:52 PM
The Braves won't get him because they still can't admit to themselves that Francoeur is a bust and it is time to move on. Dumping Francoeur and using Giles as a bridge to something (Heyward?) would be ideal.
If they do want him, maybe a Peavy-Giles package deal? Would fill a good chuck of the Braves' offseason needs in one swoop.
Posted by: Fan o the Rumors | November 07, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Giles may approve a trade to the Cubs (although I doubt it) but there is no way he would go to Atlanta.
Posted by: Steve | November 07, 2008 at 03:56 PM
His numbers (including power) have been great outside of Petco. I think he could turn back into a .280-25 guy with great OBP if he leaves SD. Great guy for anyone to go after for a cheap stopgap I think.
Posted by: CubbyFan23 | November 07, 2008 at 03:56 PM
He would be too perfect for the Rays as a 3 hitter... oh well.
Posted by: gogopalehose | November 07, 2008 at 04:04 PM
"tho he doesn't have any power any moer."
He still has 20-25 home run power if you take him out of Petco.
Posted by: cwilli | November 07, 2008 at 04:05 PM
If the Cubs could grab him from SD as a solid hitter with plus defense i'd be estatic... too bad that isn't going to happen.
Posted by: Bdlugz | November 07, 2008 at 04:10 PM
Tim,
What's the reasoning behind Giles' being a great addition for the Braves? Atlanta wants a right handed bat for left field, and unless something drastic has happened I'm pretty sure Brian is still a lefty.
Posted by: Apollo'08 | November 07, 2008 at 04:13 PM
I'd almost rather the Cubs get Giles than Peavy. The Cubs definitely have the prospects to match up with the Pads for him, he's good defensively and hits left handed. Whether or not he's still a 25 homer a year guy is neither here nor there, if he could give the Cubs a left handed version of what DeRosa gave them last year he would be perfect for them.
Now, how do you get him to go there? Extension? Contender? Sign his brother to a minor league deal (he's not signed with anyone right now is he?)?
Posted by: pageian | November 07, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Giles would be a great addition to every team. He was the best RF in MLB in 2008
Posted by: viktor06 | November 07, 2008 at 04:55 PM
"He would be a good fit for the Braves, but i think they really need a right handed hitting outfielder."
Pound for pound, right-handed hitters are less valuable than left-handed hitters. That is simply because the pitching is dominated by right handed players. Anyway, the Braves already have a big righty bat in switch hitter Chipper Jones.
Posted by: AA | November 07, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Giles' OBP vs. lefties was nearly .400 last year. His power drops off but he'd be an excellent #1/#2 hitter in Atlanta vs. southpaws.
Posted by: ink-stained scribe | November 07, 2008 at 07:03 PM
"He would be a good fit for the Braves, but i think they really need a right handed hitting outfielder."
Pound for pound, right-handed hitters are less valuable than left-handed hitters. That is simply because the pitching is dominated by right handed players. Anyway, the Braves already have a big righty bat in switch hitter Chipper Jones.
Ya. Except in the NL East you have to face the likes of Johan Santana, Cole Hamels, Jamie Moyer, Odalis Perez, John Lannan, Oliver Perez, and Scott Olsen. Some of the best lefties in the game. Chipper Jones only hit 5 HR batting right-handed. The Braves NEED a power-hitting, right-handed outfielder in order to compete in the National League East. If they did nothing their lineup would consist of 2 RHB: Escobar (an OBP guy who only hit 262 against lefties) and Jeff Francoeur (insert witty comment here, oops I think I just did); and 1 switch-hitter (the above stated, Chipper Jones). With Teixeira in the line-up it was much less of a need, but without him a right-handed batter is a HUGE need.
Posted by: AtlantaBred | November 08, 2008 at 12:13 AM
I understand Petco is a rough place to hit homers, but it didn't seem to bother Adrian Gonzalez. I think Giles' reduction in power is more due to drug testing than anythign else. Anyway, regardless of the reason, I seriously doubt he will begin to show additional power at 37, 38 years old. He's nearing the end, tho would be great to have for one or two more years. Just don't expect him to hit more than 15-18 HRs.
Posted by: rememberthecoop | November 08, 2008 at 12:38 AM
"I understand Petco is a rough place to hit homers, but it didn't seem to bother Adrian Gonzalez. I think Giles' reduction in power is more due to drug testing than anythign else."
Adrian Gonzalez had a SLG 150 points lower at home than on the road. I would say that Petco affected his power a bit. Giles difference wasn't nearly extreme, but still there.
Posted by: Marcos | November 08, 2008 at 11:22 AM
"I understand Petco is a rough place to hit homers, but it didn't seem to bother Adrian Gonzalez. I think Giles' reduction in power is more due to drug testing than anythign else."
Oh goodness. You really need to read the article on how steroids have little, if anything, to do with hitting home runs.
http://www.arthurdevany.com/webstuff/images/HomeRunHitting.pdf
Giles' reduction in power is a dual function of PETCO and age. I have no doubt that he can still hit 25 HR in most other parks.
"Adrian Gonzalez had a SLG 150 points lower at home than on the road. I would say that Petco affected his power a bit. Giles difference wasn't nearly extreme, but still there."
Absolutely correct. Not to mention that Gonzalez really needs to figure out how to hit lefties.
Posted by: AA | November 08, 2008 at 12:24 PM
AA,
Atlanta has repeatedly stated they will be acquiring a right handed power bat. And as far as them already having one in Chipper, that's really not accurate, he turns into a singles hitter from the right side.
Posted by: Apollo'08 | November 08, 2008 at 01:46 PM