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Giants Interested In Danny Duffy

By Mark Polishuk | July 22, 2021 at 7:03pm CDT

Though Danny Duffy was placed on the Royals’ 10-day injured list on Tuesday, the Giants still have trade interest in the veteran southpaw, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.  “Injuries don’t give San Francisco much pause in general,” Slusser notes, citing the team’s signing of John Brebbia in the offseason as Brebbia was recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Naturally, the Giants’ interest will hinge on just exactly how hurt Duffy is, considering that this is the second time he has visited the IL this season with a left flexor strain.  That earlier IL stint sidelined Duffy for close to six weeks, so if a similar recovery period is required, he won’t be available for the Royals, Giants, or any other club until the first week of September.  This still makes Duffy a potential difference-maker in a pennant race, though that assumes that he’ll still be effective after this latest layoff, and it also assumes that he won’t need a longer time to heal up considering that this is a recurring injury.

It adds yet another wrinkle to Duffy’s interesting case a trade candidate.  While the Statcast metrics haven’t been great for the 32-year-old, Duffy has strong bottom-line numbers, with a 2.51 ERA and an above-average 25.8% strikeout rate over 61 innings.  He is also a free agent after the season and thus a seemingly logical trade chip for the struggling Royals, though Duffy has full no-trade protection as a 10-and-5 player, and he has been public about his desire to remain with the Royals for the entirety of his career.

However, there has been some indication that Duffy (born in Goleta, California) might be willing to accept a trade to the West Coast.  As such, teams like the Padres, Dodgers, and now the Giants have reportedly been linked to Duffy, though it remains to be seen if the other California teams also wouldn’t balk at acquiring an injured player.  As Slusser notes, Duffy’s injury surely lowers the Royals’ asking price in a trade, so a team like San Francisco could potentially see him as something of a buy-low lottery ticket acquisition.

In other Giants trade rumblings, Slusser reports that the Cardinals and Rangers have had scouts recently watching the Giants, so some potential trade chips on those teams (if St. Louis indeed decides to sell at the deadline) could be on San Francisco’s radar.  On the pitching end, Kyle Gibson, Kwang Hyun Kim, or even longtime Cardinal Adam Wainwright stand out.  Slusser notes that the outfield is a target area for the Giants, so Rangers slugger Joey Gallo would be a major fit.

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69 Comments

  1. FletcherFan66

    4 years ago

    I’m interested in the Giants losing

    13
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    • Ann Porkins

      4 years ago

      Ok

      9
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      • BovineCrab

        4 years ago

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    • 44McCovey

      4 years ago

      Angels ….. Second fiddle to the Dodgers.
      Free Trout.

      4
      Reply
      • FletcherFan66

        4 years ago

        I am not an Angels fan. As my name suggests, I am only a fan of David Fletcher. Besides, if Trout wanted to be freed, he could have signed elsewhere (though I doubt he would have considered the excrement-filled streets of the Bay Area.) Imagine investing yourself in a whole team with unlikeable personalities like Wilmer Flores and Anthony Desclafani. Have fun losing in the Wild Card game to the Padres.

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        • washington_bonercats

          4 years ago

          Man, if you think Florea and Wade are unlikeable you must hate watching the Dodgers/Padres/Yankees/White Sox

          3
          Reply
        • FletcherFan66

          4 years ago

          Tatis hater spotted
          Your opinion is irrelevant

          4
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        • claude raymond

          4 years ago

          Or investing in the Padres and lovable Machado and Dodgers with lovable Bauer.

          1
          Reply
        • FletcherFan66

          4 years ago

          Your fanbase is filled with obese thugs. Calm down. I don’t like Machado, but I’d rather play a round of golf with him than a guy like Steven “19 kids and counting” Duggar or Austin “homework helper” Slater

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        • Buzz Saw

          4 years ago

          Speaking of unlikeable personalities…

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        • maxleith

          4 years ago

          Ur a dumbfuck

          Reply
        • manmanmrman

          4 years ago

          genuinely curious as to why you think DeSclafani and Flores have unlikeable personalities

          Reply
        • 44McCovey

          4 years ago

          A man without a team posting here. Loooooser.

          Reply
    • Baseball 1600

      4 years ago

      Mike Yastrzemski’s incoming monster second half will keep that from happening

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      • Genetic JackHammer

        4 years ago

        Hopefully he can sustain!

        Reply
    • Clampdown420-69

      4 years ago

      Was wondering if the giants are kicking around duffy/merrifield for like a Bart/Matos type deal

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      • KJS1313

        4 years ago

        I came up with that as a hypothetical trade too.

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    • Jean Matrac

      4 years ago

      “I’m interested in the Giants losing”

      If that’s your goal, as a baseball fan, to wish one team to lose, then I’m guessing, beyond the negative aspects that must rob you of enjoyment in the game, that you’re living an unrequited life of disappointment and frustration..

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    • worthington

      4 years ago

      Loser talk

      Reply
  2. dave frost nhlpa

    4 years ago

    Why?

    Reply
  3. tsc32

    4 years ago

    Wonder if a Gibson for Webb and Caleb Kilian swap would work for both sides. Maybe throw in Kennedy for a Kervin Castro or something like that as well?

    Reply
    • tkool

      4 years ago

      I don’t think they would include Webb for Gibson. He is the one young controllable starter on the roster right now and Gibson doesn’t have much control. Probably young bats in lower minors(Matos, Pomares, Toribio)

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      • Dixon Miaz

        4 years ago

        We like Webb too, he’s got number 2 starter potential.

        Reply
      • pustule bosey

        4 years ago

        Maybe pomares but they are high on mayos and Torino so I doubt they would move

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    • Baseball 1600

      4 years ago

      Giants don’t have any SP locked for next year other than Webb. He’s likely untouchable simply due to that fact.

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    • antibelt

      4 years ago

      Credit that you know Caleb Kilian. Him alone is worth a Gibson trade straight up. Webb is worth way more than Gibson. Preb Arb pitcher with a bright future.

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  4. Mr. E Team

    4 years ago

    The Giants are probably discussing Ian Kennedy with the Rangers. A high leverage relief pitcher should be high on their shopping list. The Rangers haven’t even had a lead in ages so they sure don’t have high leverage needs.

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  5. scottn59c

    4 years ago

    Duffy isn’t going anywhere; he’s a) injured and b) has expressed his desire to remain a Royal, and c) has the 10 and 5 rights to do as he pleases.

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    • hopper15

      4 years ago

      I doubt he’ll pass up an opportunity to join a contender.

      1
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    • Kapler's Coconut Oil

      4 years ago

      We also read the article, thanks.

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      • Prospectnvstr

        4 years ago

        Nathaniel Brownson: You’d be surprised on how many people DON’T read the article and just spout off their own rant. Several times people contradict FACTS stated in an article w their own opinions. In fact several times I’ve stated the phrase “reading is fundamental … is stated in the article”.

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        • scottn59c

          4 years ago

          What I wrote was hardly a rant – I was just expressing my opinion that in spite of being connected to the Giants, I think it’s very unlikely that Duffy leaves KC.

          Reply
  6. Bochys Retirement Fund

    4 years ago

    I’d be surprised if they actually went through with this. Duffy has been injured, and sure they don’t believe that’s necessarily a end all be all. However, his starts have typically been against Detroit, Minnesota, and Cleveland. One could argue that the Twins is still impressive with their overall team SLG and OPS (top 10ish in the league). But he was still lit up by the Red Sox and only pitched 2 innings to the Yankees.

    I mean, for like $7MM he’d still be offered it wouldn’t be a bad move if he came back healthy. But dealing with the Dodgers/Padres and post season teams in general, I wouldn’t count on him being a dealbreaker.

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  7. SFBay314

    4 years ago

    Speaking of giants not worried about injuries, would be a great time to buy-low on Castellanos. Scott Harris was AGM for the Cubs when they acquired Castellanos….

    Reply
    • Genetic JackHammer

      4 years ago

      Doesn’t he play for Cincinnati?

      Reply
      • mgomrjsurf

        4 years ago

        Yes he does and is on Injurec list.

        1
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    • quonset point

      4 years ago

      Why would Cincinnati trade Castellanos or sell low when they are in the midst of a playoff hunt?

      1
      Reply
  8. Gmen777

    4 years ago

    Still think Kimbrel should be their top target even with probably 80% of contenders probably trying to land him

    Reply
    • giantsphan12

      4 years ago

      Gmen , I agree Kimbrel “should” be the Giants top priority, but as you said, what contender wouldn’t take him? His price tag has to be huge, as he’s controlled thru 2022…..who do you think we can afford to give up in a trade for Kimbrel?

      1
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    • pustule bosey

      4 years ago

      I honestly don’t think closer is as important as a starter and a late inning or solid middle reliever right now. You can make noise about the closing losses but numbers overall are pretty good – the bigger issue is leading up to the end of the game where guys are making games into save situations.

      Reply
  9. Monkey’s Uncle

    4 years ago

    …aaaaand the comments are closed on the Cleveland nickname article. This is why we can’t have nice things, people!

    2
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    • Kapler's Coconut Oil

      4 years ago

      Okay

      1
      Reply
    • Gwynning

      4 years ago

      Spiders!

      2
      Reply
  10. letimmysmoke55

    4 years ago

    yeah and Brebbia is trash

    3
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    • Baseball 1600

      4 years ago

      We said that about Wisler. He now has a 1.08 ERA with TB in 16.2 innings. Especially since Brebbia is coming back from TJ his signing is more about keeping bullpen depth for next year than anything

      3
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      • pustule bosey

        4 years ago

        Brebbia is having a blip, if this was last year it wouldn’t be a big thing because you could pull him when he doesn’t have it rather than having to leave him in for 3 outs

        1
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        • pustule bosey

          4 years ago

          Or 3 batters I should say

          Reply
    • BeforeMcCourt

      4 years ago

      The point is they’ll sign talent on a discount and wait for them to heal. Heck, that’s how half their rotation was built

      Dodgers do the same thing. Both teams are good. Hmm

      1
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  11. 44McCovey

    4 years ago

    What do the Giants get for Bart?

    Reply
    • BeforeMcCourt

      4 years ago

      Not nothing, but not nearly enough for what his stock once was, imo as an outsider

      Zaidi and co may see him as the past regimes mistake and try to cash in while value remain palpable, if they feel that way. But Posey can leave at end of the year. And before the last 3 months, he was seen as a near lock to be shown the door or at least need a major paycut. No guarantee Bart is moved for pennies on the dollar. He plays the right position though to get someone to pay for his potential, if teams still believe he can catch a staff.

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      • giantsphan12

        4 years ago

        I think Bart is going to be a great player with some more seasoning and a year or two of the bigs under his belt. That said, it wouldn’t bother me at all if Z could trade him for an impact player now. Bart is worth way more than a rental, that’s for sure!

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        • scottn59c

          4 years ago

          Zaidi has no reason to sell low on Bart.

          What he does have is an eye for overlooked talent and a ton of $$$ to buy out a contract or take on a bad one alongside a good player.

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  12. rec567

    4 years ago

    Giants have team option on Posey for ‘22. He is staying even at $22M option price.

    1
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    • scottn59c

      4 years ago

      Not to mention that he wants to stay. They’ll likely renegotiate that option into a two year deal.

      1
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      • claude raymond

        4 years ago

        I predict Posey eventually signs a lifetime like contract. To play then transition to front office. He won’t be leaving

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  13. 619bird

    4 years ago

    Interesting that the Cardinals have scouts watching the Giants when they’ve play 2 out of the last 4 series I believe.

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  14. jimmy ray hart

    4 years ago

    I think Wainwright would be really interesting for the drive for Giants if they could get him cheap – maybe just for Bart

    he might want to come to a good team to try to win one more championship before he retires- he’s 39

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    • Baseball 1600

      4 years ago

      Wainwright for Bart? Are you crazy?

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      • AndyWarpath

        4 years ago

        Yea that’s not close

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    • dmarcus15

      4 years ago

      Waino isn’t going anywhere Cardinal nation would go ballistic.

      1
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    • 17dizzy

      4 years ago

      That’s right….. Waino isn’t leaving the Cardinals.

      But……… I do wish you’d forward your comment to the Cards’ president of baseball operations (John Mozeliak). I loved the part, and truthful analogy, Wainwright might want to play for a winning team!!

      Ha! In fact—- all of the Cardinals would like to play for a team that prioritize winning—- Any team without “Do Nothing” John Mozeliak!!!!!

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  15. sportsguy1

    4 years ago

    He’s a .500 pitcher. Is he that good?

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    • puigpower

      4 years ago

      In 2019 Jacob DeGrom was 10-9.

      1
      Reply
    • Bjoe

      4 years ago

      Win/loss records for pitchers is a useless statistic

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  16. fannclub6

    4 years ago

    The Cards are NOT selling. It doesn’t happen.

    1
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    • 17dizzy

      4 years ago

      You are going to be a very disappointed Cardinal Fan!!! If you are a long time Cardinals Fan—-You should know John Mozeliak will do just the opposite of what he says he would like to do at the trading deadline.

      He will do nothing constructive for the team the rest of this season.

      And—— I can see him trading a Lefthanded pitcher such as Kim & others, who’s contract runs out at the end of this season.

      Makes me sick too!! But that’s how he is.

      Reply
  17. Will32

    4 years ago

    I can understand kicking the tires on starters. But I really hope they focus on a leftfielder and a high leverage right handed reliever. Preferably one with strikeout potential. Daniel Hudson from Washington would be ideal if they want to go cheap and stick with the committee of McGee and Rogers in the 9th. Or they could grab Ian Kennedy from Texas if they don’t have total faith in McGee and Rogers. Kimbrel or Iglesias would be ideal but they’re gonna cost a lot. And Zaidi has shown he likes to shop in the bargain bins for the bullpen so far. Which he’s been wildly successful at doing so far…

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  18. 17dizzy

    4 years ago

    That’s all the Cardinals need—— getting rid of Kim or Wainwright. Duh!!! That’s the only 2 starters the Cardinals have who can throw strikes consistently.

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  19. Putmeincoach12

    4 years ago

    This is a dumb article. There is absolutely zero chance the Cards trade Adam Wainwright and probably 10% chance they trade KK (Kim). There is a much better chance they extend KK than trade him as he has said many times he loves playing in St. Louis. The Cardinals won’t be selling (refer to when they had no chance of making playoffs and didn’t trade Lance Lynn back in the day because Mo would rather have the draft pick.

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