Today was the day that the Giants and Tim Lincecum had their arbitration hearing. It’s been reported that they were outside and asked for a little time so they can work out a deal before going in the arbitration room. Well they got the time they needed, because they got a two-year deal worked out. Lincecum and the Giants agreed to two years at $23 million. Lincecum will get $8 million this year, and $13 million next year. Yes, I know that doesn’t add up to $23 million. The remaining $2 million is going to be paid as a signing bonus, which will be paid over the two years.
Now that Lincecum has been signed. The Giants are pretty much set to start spring training. I don’t see anymore signings happening before the season starts. There has been a lot of players that have been linked to the Giants this offseason. Below is a list that SF Giants Rumors put together of who’s in for 2010.
Key Additions
Aubrey Huff - 1B (free agent from Detroit Tigers)
The Giants are hoping Huff can return to his 2008 form with the Baltimore Orioles. Where he hit .304 with 32 homers and 108 RBI’s
2009 - Huff had a down year. He batted .253 with 13 homers in Baltimore in 110 games. He was then traded to the Detroit Tigers where he hit .189 with 2 homers in 40 games.
Contract – 1 Year, $3 Million (2010)
Career – .282 AVG 203 HR’s
Mark DeRosa - IF/OF (free agent from ST. Louis Cardinals)
DeRosa will likely play left field for the Giants. The Giants are penciling him in to the 5th spot of the order where they are hoping he can turn into a RBI machine.
2009 – DeRosa started the year out with the Cleveland Indians and then was later traded to the St Louis Cardinals. DeRosa played 71 games for the Indians and batted .270 with 13 homers.
For the Cardinals he hit .228 with 10 homers in 68 games.
Contract – 2 Years, $12 Million (10-11)
Career – .275 AVG with 92 HR’s
Bengie Molina - C (re-signed by the San Francisco Giants)
The Giants shocked me with the signing of Molina. I mean if you would have asked me before if I would love Molina back for 4.5 million for 1 year. I would have have said yes in a heartbeat. I am ready for the Posey era but it can wait a bit for Molina. Pitchers love to pitch to him. Now we don’t need to replace his production of 20 homers and 80 RBI’s. The best part of it is he’s going to hit 6th in the lineup. He’s out of the cleanup spot. Molina wanted a muliti-year deal so the Giants counted themselves out of the hunt. The Mets didn’t give him what he wanted, he decided to pass the Mets $5 million offer to sign with the Giants for $4.5 million for one year.
2009 – .265 AVG with 20 HR’s and 80 RBI’s
Contract – 1 Year, $4.5 Million (2010)
Career - .276 AVG with 139 HR’s
Juan Uribe - IF (re-signed by the San Francisco Giants)
Uribe was the hottest Giants hitter towards the end of the season. He was having big hits and big homers. This Guy was a true asset to bring back because he can play multiple positions and he has some pretty good pop too. If Renteria isn’t pulling his weight. Uribe can force himself into the starting role at SS when Sanchez is back and healthy.
2009 – .289 AVG with 16 homers and 55 RBI’s in 122 games
Contract – 1 Year, $3.25 Million (2010)
Career - .257 AVG with 127 HR’s
~King of Cali
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Hey Giants fans! I know it’s been a while since I have actually did a King of Cali blog. I thought I would do one about some free agents that are out there. With it known that the Giants are probably not going to be able to obtain Jason Bay or Matt Holliday. Let’s take a look at a few second tier players that are out there and should be considered by the San Francisco Giants.
Xavier Nady: Nady is someone that the Giants should really be considering. He’s coming off an injury year. He had his second Tommy John elbow surgery. He is hoping to be ready by spring training. Nady only played in 7 games in 2009 for the New York Yankees. He did have career numbers in 2008 with a .305 AVG, 25 homers and 97 RBIs in 2008. He’s only 31, so if he can stay healthy. He would be a good second tier free agent to sign.
Juan Uribe: The Giants have said they would like to bring back Uribe. He was a very valuable piece for the Giants. He was a steal for the Giants when they signed him for $1 million last season. Uribe was able to fill in where ever he was needed in the infield. He played in 122 games, .289 AVG and had 16 homers for a team that was desperate for offense. Renteria is still penciled in as the Giants shortstop, but if the Giants can re-sign Uribe. Renteria might not hold on to that starting role long if he’s not producing.
Adrian Beltre: Is a nice option at third base. He’s coming off a year where he hit .265 with 8 homers in 111 games for the Seattle Mariners. In 2008 Beltre did hit 25 homers in 143 games. He still has the pop that the Giants do desperately need to add to their lineup. He’s also had 2 Gold Gloves within the last 5 years for the Mariners. Word on the street (internet) is that the Phillies are targeting Beltre.
Do you think any of these guys would be a good fit for the Giants?
~King of Cali
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The Giants have some players that are coming off the books once the season ends. There is a few that they might want to bring back and the rest will free up some money for players with raises and to go after a bat. Below is a list of the Giants Free Agents and how much they made this season.
Players that should be brought back next season.
Freddy Sanchez $6,250,000 (Club option for $8M 2010, Giants will likely decline and try to sign Sanchez to a 2 year contract) Sanchez is a guy that the Giants have to bring back. This guy can flat out hit. He has control with the bat and is the perfect number 2 hitter. He’s a couple years removed from winning the NL Batting Title. This guy will be on base for Sandoval and can help spark the offense.
Juan Uribe $1,000,000 – Uribe by far was the best signing of the year by the Giants. He’s going to get a raise this year, but he’s a player that they need to bring back. With Renteria still under contract as the short stop. Uribe may see a lot of playing time at short stop. He also can play 2nd and 3rd base. If Freddy Sanchez doesn’t come back then Uribe can also get a lot of playing time at 2nd base.
Brad Penny $5,000,000 (Giants paid less than $100,000. Red Sox paid the $5 M) – I would like to see Penny back with the Giants. Cain or Sanchez may have to be traded for a bat. Penny comes with some attitude out there on the mound. Which could help the young pitchers get an edge out there. Penny went 4-1 with a 2.59 ERA in 6 starts for the Giants.
Players that need to move on.
Bengie Molina $6,500,000 – Bengie has done a great job for the Giants over the past 3 seasons. He’s not a cleanup hitter but has taken on the challenge. He’s put up some great numbers and could go down as one of the best catchers in San Francisco Giants history. Now on the flip side of things. The Giants have Buster Posey who’s knocking on the door and ready to come in and start the Posey era for the Giants. Molina hits into a lot of double plays and is the slowest guy in the league. Once he’s on base it takes 3 hits to get him in. He’s starting to get up there in age too. It’s not worth paying Molina another $6M when you don’t need him to be the starter for a full season. The Giants will need someone to platoon with Posey for 2010 till Posey is ready to be the everyday catcher.
Randy Winn $9,600,000 – This guy has been a very good Giant, but now it’s time to let him walk. Nate Schierholtz is ready to take over right field at AT&T Park.
Rich Aurilia $1,000,000 – Aurilia is the only Giants player remaining from the 2002 World Series team. He’s had a lot of great years in a Giants uniform, but his time has come to an end as a Giant. I’m sure in the future he will come back to the Giants as a coach or front office.
Randy Johnson $8,000,000 – Johnson did reach win #300 as a Giant. I’m sure Johnson won’t want to end his career as a reliever. If he’s going to try to get one more year in the pro’s it’s not going to happen in a Giants uniform.
Noah Lowry $4,500,000 (Club Option $6.25M, Giants will decline the option) – Lowry had a record of 14-8 in 2007, but has had injuries since. The Giants will decline his option.
Bob Howry $2,750,000 – Howry will not likely be brought back next season. I know a lot of Giants fans didn’t want to see him get in any games that were tied or if we had a lead. It seemed like he lost a lot of games for the Giants this year. He does have a 2-6 record this year out of the bullpen.
Dave Roberts $6,500,000 – Roberts was released by the Giants.
Keiichi Yabu $110,000 – Yabu was released by the Giants.
~King of Cali
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