SF Giants Rumors – Possible Moves At Winter Meetings
Posted on December 7th, 2009 by admin in SF Giants Rumors
Nick Cafardo of Boston Globe reports that the Marlins could deal second baseman Dan Uggla or third baseman Jorge Cantu; both are in demand. The Giants are very interested in Uggla.
King of Cali thoughts: Nothing new on that Uggla rumor, but everyone around the Major League keeps reporting how interested the Giants are in trading for Uggla. The Giants do not want to part with any pitching, so the question is how they can get this deal to work.
Nick also says the Giants need bats. At least two big ones for the middle of the order. Anyone and anything is possible. With Molina likely to depart, the Giants want a veteran to nurture rookie Buster Posey (Pudge Rodriguez?), one back-end starter, and some bullpen help. He does think pitching prospect Jonathan Sanchez could be dangled for the right bat.
King of Cali thoughts: Pudge would be a smart move for the Giants. He had a down year with the bat, but if he’s willing to platoon. That’s someone you want to mentor Posey. He also will draw some fans into the seats to see him. He’s not the big name guy you want, but Pudge still has a fan base.
~King of Cali
The rumor mill at the winter meetings has us pushing hard for Nick Johnson .I like this signing only if we can do a 1 year deal plus a option.It has been reported he wants a 2 year deal wherever he lands but given his injury history that may be a reach.The only reason alot of teams may give him a 2 year deal is his high OBP.