How do Giants counter rival's deal?

GiantsFan · 2012-08-26T09:37:27-07:00

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/los-angeles-dodgers-blockbuster-san-francisco-giants-counter-atlanta-braves-chipper-jones-082512 So, how will the San Francisco Giants counter the Los Angeles Dodgers' blockbuster? You're kidding, right? Actually, the Giants badly want to add a left fielder to replace the suspended Melky Cabrera. But they're "getting nowhere fast" in that search, according to a major-league source with knowledge of the team's discussions. The Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks, both of whom trail San Francisco in the NL West standings, are in position to block any affordable hitter the Giants might want on waivers. Generally speaking, only high-priced players clear waivers — assuming the money-mad Dodgers aren't blocking them, too, just because they can. Problem is, the Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Sorianohas indicated that he wouldn't waive his no-trade rights to play in San Francisco. And players such as the Los Angeles Angels' Vernon Wells and Kansas City Royals' Jeff Francoeur aren't necessarily the answer. The Giants are in a tricky position. Gregor Blanco, the primary replacement for Cabrera, is batting .200 with a .543 OPS since June 9 (though hitting better of late). Blanco essentially is a center fielder playing left, and the Giants do not want to compromise their defense behind a rotation that has the highest flyball rate in the National League. A right-handed hitting complement to the left-handed Blanco seemingly would be the best fit, but even then the choice isn't obvious. The Giants actually fare quite well against left-handers — they're 27-14 in games started by lefties, 44-42 in games started by righties. They also have a higher OPS against lefties (.718-.712). Long story short, beggars can't be choosers, and the Giants will take any upgrade they can get. Their starting left fielder Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, Francisco Peguero, was making his major-league debut. Not the way the Giants want to enter their looming battle with the Dodgers.

Aug 27, 2012 at 7:16 AM

montanagiantsfan
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i think we will be alright if our pitching holds up, there is absolutly NOTHING they can do if we pitch like we know we can.

[ Edited by montanagiantsfan on Aug 27, 2012 at 9:13 AM ]

Aug 27, 2012 at 1:45 PM

hofer36
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any hitters in the minor leagues the giants can bring up?

Aug 29, 2012 at 12:59 PM

kodiakgiant
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Originally posted by hofer36:
any hitters in the minor leagues the giants can bring up?

not many outfielders that have done much or might be ready or that are on the 40 man roster. justin christian was batting something like 330+ at fresno in over 70 games and how much has he contributed (dont give me the consistent playing time bs). and belts numbers in the minors basically made him the greatest hitter of all time and hes so so up in the big club. so the minor league numbers really dont tell you much.

Aug 30, 2012 at 8:12 AM

GiantsFan
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Yeah, the transition is tough to judge and can be a gamble itself. Right now, it looks like the Giants are doing ok. I suppose it is better not to panic until there is reason to do so.

Aug 31, 2012 at 8:47 AM

montanagiantsfan
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i think that as long as were in first place we wont get anyone thats worth a darn of waiverwires

Sep 7, 2012 at 10:53 PM

Pepper
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Q: How do the Giants counter the deal?

A: By shoving it up their ass every time they face them!

Just sayin!

[ Edited by Pepper on Sep 7, 2012 at 10:54 PM ]