Knobler On Cardinals, Phillies, Giants

I STILL can't figure out why Sabean didn't go after Dunn when he had the chance.

The Giants just boggle my mind more than anyone else. They signed Randy Johnson, and toyed with the Manny idea. They OBVIOUSLY didn't have the hitting to keep up with LA, yet Sabean doesn't sign Dunn? Plus, we know that park can be conducive to lefty power hitters.

hearing that sabean is being pressured to trade just scares me

and AT&T park is actually better for righty power hitters more than lefties with the exception of barry bonds
its because the wind that blows in from the mcovey cove in right field knocks down all those fly balls

The Giants need someone in the middle of their line-up who can get on base. The Uggla's, Dye's and Derosa's are fun to think about, but without someone in the middle who can really work a count, opposing pitchers just get to throw crap to our lineup full of free swinging goons. You put Nick Johnson in our lineup and I guarantee you see a huge difference. Get that guy and then humor me with thoughts of Uggla manning 2nd base for the Giants.

The Giants need to contact Barry Bonds and tell him to start getting in shape. This season is molding itself into a classic Dodgers-Giants division race. Imagine the Dodgers-Giants both getting into the playoffs and even the NLCS. Then imagine the return of Barry Bonds. Barry vs. Manny. You want to fill some seats and really reinvigorate the rivalry? Go get Nick Johnson and then bring back Barry for the race. I'm not even close to joking.

Why don't ruben Amaro and Sabean get on the phone. Would he listen if Amaro offered RH power hitter John Mayberry Jr. and a top prospect or 2 for Matt Cain? Mayberry is still very young, displaying massive power and a good batting eye, and is stuck in the phillies outfield once Ibanez comes back. Plus, the phillies really need pitching.

no way we trade matt cain, the ace of our staff, for an unproven hitter

I'm not saying mayberry won't be a great hitter but Cain is the top pitcher in the NL if not tied for the best

the Giants are trying to win now

"The Giants need to contact Barry Bonds and tell him to start getting in shape. This season is molding itself into a classic Dodgers-Giants division race. Imagine the Dodgers-Giants both getting into the playoffs and even the NLCS. Then imagine the return of Barry Bonds. Barry vs. Manny. You want to fill some seats and really reinvigorate the rivalry? Go get Nick Johnson and then bring back Barry for the race. I'm not even close to joking."

No, I honestly can't imagine the Giants making the NLCS this year.

"no way we trade matt cain, the ace of our staff, for an unproven hitter

I'm not saying mayberry won't be a great hitter but Cain is the top pitcher in the NL if not tied for the best

the Giants are trying to win now"

Yeah I agree with you. Also, I think if the Phillies are moving anyone, it's Werth, not Mayberry Jr.

Maybe the O's toss in a decent MR like Baez or long man like Bass, just to even it out a bit. Oh, and they'd probably have to pay a healthy chunk of his remaining '09 salary to get the kind of return they'd want.

"Why don't ruben Amaro and Sabean get on the phone. Would he listen if Amaro offered RH power hitter John Mayberry Jr. and a top prospect or 2 for Matt Cain?"

No, he wouldn't listen.

Mayberry is a textbook AAAA guy.

Posted by: melonis rex | June 24, 2009 at 06:10 PM"

Dont give the guys hopes up!

J/K

Mayberry is exactly what you said, a 4A dude.

Cain would require the Philles 1,2,3 top prospects and possibly another piece.

"Yeah I agree with you. Also, I think if the Phillies are moving anyone, it's Werth, not Mayberry Jr.

Posted by: mford | June 24, 2009 at 05:21 PM "

Werth is not going anywhere.

Why did my same comment post twice, three minutes apart. LOL computer?

"IMO Dan Haren is the best pitcher in NL."

I have to agree with this.

too big of a haul for aubrey huff

1. Haren
2. Santana
3. Lincecum
4. Cain
5. Josh Johnson
6. Billingsley
7. Vazquez
8. Cueto
9. Jimenez
10. Gallardo

Rick Ankiel for Jeff Francouer. I know Braves fans have wanted to hear something like this for awhile. Get this bum out of St. Louis. I am so tired of Ankiel and I hope he goes back to being a pitcher because he would probably have better success than what he is doing now, which is nothing. Funny thing is, I am actually serious about this trade.

Cole Hamels > Jimenez

"Matt Cain would require a true power bat which no team would give up"

I can't understand why the Giants would give up Cain period. Build the team on Lincecum and Cain and maybe Sandevol as absolutely untouchable and make moves from there.

SF has probably best 1-2 punch in BB for starters.

Giants fans, why would you want Adam Dunn's big ass on your team?? Ok, he's a lock for 40/100 and an obp around 400, but he is a defensive LIABILITY and has an arm like a wet noodle, not to mention all those strike outs. He was born to DH, not play in the NL.

It was no secret our offense was going to struggle. We had our chance in the off season with guys like ABREU and HUDSON who seemed to hang around the free agent market until the 11th hour. Both were signed at bargain prices, Hudson 3mil, Abreu 5mil. How do we not jump on that?!? How badly do we need a 2B? Now we are going to trade away some of our homegrown talent for a bat we should've already signed.

My bet is we are dealing Johnathan Sanchez. Sure he's been struggling with control but with over a K per inning, there's no doubt he has loads of talent.

Everyone talks like Sabean is some baseball savant. I haven't agreed with a single one of his moves for the past 7 years. Do I even need to remind you of the Nathan/Liriano for Piershitski deal?? I still wake up in cold sweats over that one.

Sabean's contract is up after this year; I say good riddance! Time to take boat in a new direction. GL with your free agency Brian...

I'm a big Cards fan but I don't see them making any moves, I have zero confidence in Mozelik, he hasn't made any moves. I wish we would make a trade to see someone that can bat behind Pujols. We've tried Duncan, Ludwick and Ankiel and none of those guys are helping in the cleanup spot, about the best one we've had there was Colby Rasmus and he needs to be batting second because he makes contact. I wish we could get more pitching and a big bat but I don't see it happening.