The Giants have designated infielder Ruben Tejada for assignment, per a club announcement. His roster spot was needed to clear space for the activation of righty Matt Cain.
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Tejada, 26, now seems likely to move onto his fourth organization of the year. He was tendered a contract by the Mets, but ended up being released late in the spring before catching on with the Cardinals. That relationship didn’t last long, though, and Tejada ultimately went to San Francisco on a minor league deal.
It’s not hard to see why Tejada hasn’t stuck in the majors in 2016, as he is carrying a .167/.247/.242 batting line in 78 plate appearances. Of course, he has been much more useful than that in the past, as he has rated as a slightly below average hitter and fielder for most of his career. It’s not an exciting profile, but it makes Tejada a sturdy-enough utility infielder when he’s in typical form.
Giants get: Markakis and Jim Johnson
Braves get: Christian Arroyo
Is this a joke?
Yeah right may be throw Teheran in that deal.
Not gonna happen
Why would they.. Nvm lol
Don’t get your hopes up…
Would have been a great trade for the Giants… in 2011. Absolutely no way the Giants make that trade now.
I am a big Braves fan and even I have to ask why the Giants would trade one of their top prospects for two also rans … I love JJ and Markakis but no way SF would even consider
I hope the Giants get Johnson… He sucks!
You’ve posted this twice now. Give it up.
Next case……
As a Giants fan, there’s no way that I would do that deal. I wouldn’t trade Arroyo who is one of our top prospects for Markakis and Jim “Blow A Save” Johnson. I remember Jim Johnson when he was the A’s closer. He was completely awful and that’s an understatement. A’s fans booed him after every blown save. He finally got released halfway though the season. No thanks! I’d like to see the Giants go out and get a Jay Bruce or a Josh Reddick! Go Giants!
Pitching, pitching, pitching, pitching And more pitching…….????