Comments on: What If… Freddy Sanchez isn’t ready for Opening day?

By: GG

GG — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:28:42 +0000

Well done. I liked how you gave us the four scenarios you thought could play out.

I only like two scenarios, and they’re a bit different than yours.

I think the best case scenario (and one the Giants won’t use) is to have DeRosa slide over to second and have Bowker in left field. You gain pop, and move DeRosa into the two hole. The problem is that you probably have to hit Molina 5 which isn’t what you want.

The other scenario is Frandsen because he’s a Sanchez type hitter with more pop. He might not hit for as high of an average by getting Sanchez-like slop singles, but he isn’t that far away in my opinion. Again, the Giants won’t do it because he’s not their favorite, but he’s a perfect fit.

I’d keep Uribe as a late inning replacement for Renteria. I think he’s more valuable that way. And I’d keep Eugenio “Manos De Piedra” Velez away from the infield. Gloves are not supposed to be made of stone.

Good stuff man.

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By: vince

vince — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:53 +0000

You know I have really be looking into this so called replacement for Freddy S. There isn’t anyone on this team that could replace him defensivley. But what do you want at that position till he comes back. Do you want offense or defense,do you want Homeruns doubles or hits and steals? That’s the real question .. With Uuuuuuuuuuriiibbeee you get some pop and a great arm but his range is shot. With Velz and Burris you get speed and range. heres the pros and cons with those 2 velez has speed and no arm and average d and can hit a little bopper i should add. now Burris has an arm and some range but his hitting isn’t velez hitting. I hate to see Dersoa playing there cuz with Rowand and Nate he makes our D persentable in the outfield. Matt Downs and Kfed never took off and probable never will. So the best solution for now I would have to say UUUUUurrriiibbee at least he has power and lil range but has an arm. The main thing is he has pop and to see him bat infront of Pablo would help our 2 hole a litlle bit

By: 22gigantes

22gigantes — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:01:05 +0000

If Burris starts, I guarantee you he won’t bat leadoff. Rowand would bat first followed by Renteria in that scenario, with Burris batting in the 8 hole.

By: Rod Beckwith

Rod Beckwith — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:33:21 +0000

Let’s just hope Freddy is ready to play…$6MM is a lot to pay for an injured player and we really didn’t get to see what he is capable of.

I recall Sabean saying in an interview with the Razor that he would love to have Sanchez…how is he loving it now?