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Latest On Giants’ Search For Outfielders

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | August 31, 2012 at 11:18am CDT

The Giants are discouraged about their chances of adding a left fielder, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (on Twitter). The Giants have interest in adding a right-handed hitting outfielder by midnight tonight, the deadline for teams to acquire players eligible for postseason rosters. 

It’s possible the Giants will complete a trade, but their current plan is to promote Xavier Nady when rosters expand, Rosenthal reports. Nady has posted a .270/.343/.528 batting line in 99 plate appearances since joining the Giants' Triple-A affiliate at the beginning of August. The 33-year-old has a career batting line of .284/.350/.440 against left-handed pitching at the MLB level.

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  1. bonds2425

    13 years ago

    Stick with nady and save some money

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    • sf55forlife

      13 years ago

      they should definitely try to grab someone else. Nady really struggled in Washington this year. It would be nice to add some insurance. As far as the money goes the Giants saved a significant amount of cash when Melky Cabrera was suspended without pay. Might as well put that money to use if its there.

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      • bonds2425

        13 years ago

        I don’t see anyone that’s going to be better than nady has been in Fresno. There’s no need to waste money on players just to do it.

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        • gmenfan 2

          13 years ago

          Justin Christian had a significantly better line in Fresno this year and then looked like he had never seen a baseball bat before when he got called up. Expecting Nady to come anywhere close to his Fresno line in SF would be unrealistic. If the Giants felt he had much left in the tank, they wouldn’t be calling up everyone but him and pondering the possibility of Arias in the outfield. Like to see him succeed but I’m not holding my breath.

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          • CarlEverettsPetDinosaur

            13 years ago

            They’d have to make room on the 40 man for him. That’s why others have been called up first.

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            • gmenfan 2

              13 years ago

              Exactly my point. If the Giants felt that Nady was really going to do something productive, they would have freed up a spot on the 40 for him.

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  2. camerondatzker

    13 years ago

    I knew that Brian Sabean wanted to use plan B, Bring up Xavier Nady.

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  3. Joe

    13 years ago

    Giants are playing very well, even while Sandoval and Pence are in a month-long cold spell. No reason to make a panic move. At worst, you have a light-hitting left fielder (Blanco) who can run, draw a walk, and play great defense.

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  4. Mike Murrill

    13 years ago

    I think Manny Ramirez is available. LOL

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  5. letsgogiants

    13 years ago

    I think some people will disagree with me, but I think Andres Torres would be a good fit. He has a .295/.410/.393/.803 against left handers this year all while still offering good speed and solid defense. He would be an upgrade over what we have against left handers and when he’s not starting, would serve as a valuable late innings pitch runner/defensive substitute. Plus, he would easily transition into the clubhouse given his playing time there as well as serving as another good clubhouse presence.

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    • Nylund

      13 years ago

      It’s not the worst idea in the world. If it’s the only other option besides Nady, it’s something to at least consider…if it could even happen. I’m not sure the Dodgers would let anyone get through waivers if they thought the Giants may even have the slightest interest.

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  6. Travis Trujillo

    13 years ago

    Trade with the Angels for Wells!!

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