tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post1367110633902861432..comments2024-03-28T23:51:34.251-07:00Comments on When the Giants Come to Town...: Hot Stove Update: What are the Giants Looking for at the Winter Meetings?DrBGiantsfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574563470247927739noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-23679223778420403972015-12-08T07:11:02.341-08:002015-12-08T07:11:02.341-08:00Before I answer, it's Jayson Stark who tweeted...Before I answer, it's Jayson Stark who tweeted it out not Crasnick. <br /><br />I like Maeda possibly more than Leake because he will not cost a pick even before the Shark signing, proven track record in Japan, success against international competition (watched his start against MLB delegation that played vs. Japan last year and he's awesome from a box score and scouting standpoint), and even though he lacks the stuff that Darvish and Tanaka got, his pitch mix, close to plus command and his MLB-caliber ability to get hitters off balance really well can make him a #2-3 starter kind of like what Hiroki Kuroda did with the Dodgers and Yanks in his time in America. I actually comp'd Maeda to Leake on my latest blog post as they are similar in size, command but Maeda got slight edge on stuff.Wrenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425150358883755563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-43285380469995574382015-12-08T06:56:05.844-08:002015-12-08T06:56:05.844-08:00I don't really know much about Maeda. What ca...I don't really know much about Maeda. What can you tell me to make me as excited about him as you?DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-60036589106515758372015-12-08T06:54:19.974-08:002015-12-08T06:54:19.974-08:00Thanks, Roger. No, in his first paragraph he prop...Thanks, Roger. No, in his first paragraph he proposed a trade for Dee Gordon.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-24398208795267134262015-12-08T06:50:03.385-08:002015-12-08T06:50:03.385-08:00I think he is referring to Alex Gordon, Dr. B. (Lo...I think he is referring to Alex Gordon, Dr. B. (Love your blog, by the way!)Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830024012098066188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-90525391062288061962015-12-08T06:44:34.104-08:002015-12-08T06:44:34.104-08:00I'd love Cueto at 6/140. He's been a con...I'd love Cueto at 6/140. He's been a consistently excellent starter and the Giants would with him (IMO) probably have one of the best pre-season rotations in MLB.MosesZDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702323080585738748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-58889866778851302362015-12-08T06:25:57.041-08:002015-12-08T06:25:57.041-08:00And you already traded away Panik in your second p...And you already traded away Panik in your second paragraph.Lylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-46835789970134703822015-12-08T06:23:03.011-08:002015-12-08T06:23:03.011-08:00No way.No way.Lylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-40594088391737214312015-12-08T06:15:11.161-08:002015-12-08T06:15:11.161-08:00Maeda's posting will be today and Jerry Crasni...Maeda's posting will be today and Jerry Crasnick tweeted the Giants will make a big push towards him. That's great news for me.Wrenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425150358883755563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-9265961729494548942015-12-08T06:14:58.957-08:002015-12-08T06:14:58.957-08:00Trade is on hold. Chapman has become radioactive....Trade is on hold. Chapman has become radioactive.MosesZDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702323080585738748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-38125821979159205442015-12-07T21:22:07.180-08:002015-12-07T21:22:07.180-08:00Cueto looking for 6/140 and looks like he will eve...Cueto looking for 6/140 and looks like he will eventually get it with how FA is going. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-67342134720521996682015-12-07T21:19:42.919-08:002015-12-07T21:19:42.919-08:00Miller is expensive. I'd rather see the Giant...Miller is expensive. I'd rather see the Giants spend their moneys or prospects on SP and OF and sign a relatively low cost lefty reliever who may be just as effective as Miller like Tony Sipp.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-21314947929970144842015-12-07T21:06:10.443-08:002015-12-07T21:06:10.443-08:00I'm not interested in Parra because I think Bl...I'm not interested in Parra because I think Blanco makes him redundant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-55776689532004215372015-12-07T21:03:18.405-08:002015-12-07T21:03:18.405-08:00yea Chapman is in hot water for what is it Domesti...yea Chapman is in hot water for what is it Domestic abuse?johnnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099994633599576200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-25408803894059957782015-12-07T21:02:21.137-08:002015-12-07T21:02:21.137-08:00Why not Andrew Miller? Any thoughts on what the Ev...Why not Andrew Miller? Any thoughts on what the Evil Empire would want in exchange?<br /><br />I like another SP or stud RP and think the Pagan/Blanco/Perez LF-CF option works. Spend $ on pitching!<br /><br />Let's Go Giants! <br /><br />NWGiantsFan<br />DtF!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-25389563981017977262015-12-07T20:53:27.164-08:002015-12-07T20:53:27.164-08:00Updated dream scenario:
1)Sign up Cueto for 4yrs 1...Updated dream scenario:<br />1)Sign up Cueto for 4yrs 108 or 5yrs 125 to round out the rotation and get that second ace to pair with Bumgarner.<br />2)Trade Susac and Pagan to Atlanta for Nick Markakis. Let Blanco handle CF and leadoff.<br />Clint in Anaheim HillsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-10546310252075225712015-12-07T20:33:31.701-08:002015-12-07T20:33:31.701-08:00Not so fast there.Not so fast there.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-16444485101268605662015-12-07T20:28:56.426-08:002015-12-07T20:28:56.426-08:00You might want to check out Parra's defensive ...You might want to check out Parra's defensive metrics for the past 2 seasons.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-51904088291668020662015-12-07T20:25:48.742-08:002015-12-07T20:25:48.742-08:00The Marlins are not going to trade Dee Gordon.The Marlins are not going to trade Dee Gordon.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-47670445129344727172015-12-07T20:23:45.056-08:002015-12-07T20:23:45.056-08:00I should have said semi-realistic dream scenario.I should have said semi-realistic dream scenario.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-73741353717009548692015-12-07T19:45:38.203-08:002015-12-07T19:45:38.203-08:00I know this is an "intangible", but Leak...I know this is an "intangible", but Leake seemed to fit in well with the rest of the team last year. He's a solid starter (not sexy, but reliable) who also hits well. I'd be fine with Kazmir or Chen as well, but I'm fine with Leake.<br />Dream signing: Fowler. Solid CF, hit's well, and seems like a good guy. Both Cespedes and Upton are fine players, but have a reputation of being bad at 'team play' (I know that when he was in AZ, the rest of the team hated Upton). And while it doesn't have a 'SABR' number, chemistry does matter.pygalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423302866723206260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-27007052145926559392015-12-07T19:27:12.755-08:002015-12-07T19:27:12.755-08:00According to some recent MLBTR updates, it looks l...According to some recent MLBTR updates, it looks like Arizona may try to fill out their rotation via trade, not FA again, and they do say SF is looking at defensive outfielders such as Fowler and Parra as well as big bats.<br /><br />Here is my updated dream scenario, and it looks a lot like Dr. B's:<br />1) Sign Parra (instead of Cespedes) - He's a GG outfielder that can play all 3 spots, and starts the year battling with Blanco for LF. Also, even though it doesn't play as big a role, it looks like Parra was traded this year, so no #2 pick lost, and should come cheaper than Cespedes. I think with returned health we should have an uptick in power next year as is, with Belt, Pence, and Panik healthy, and Panik, Duffy, and Crawford hopefully still developing power.<br /><br />2) Trade Parker (sell high) and Beede for Hamilton from the Reds - I agree with Dr. B that he has OBP upside and hopefully Meulens, Decker, and Bochy can work some magic. He and Parra provide insurance for Pagan not only this year, but now we have 2 more guys that can D it up in CF, along with Blanco, for the future.<br /><br />3) Since AZ may be looking elsewhere, keep tabs with Leake, and if he doesn't get anywhere with them and he wants to stay on the West Coast, try to sign him to a decent deal, or sign another starter like Kazmir, Chen, or Kennedy. With my proposed trade of our top pitching prospect, I would be inclined to sign Leake to a 5 or 6 year deal at a decent AAV. <br /><br />Start Mac in AAA, and we have an OF of Blanco/Parra (LF), Pagan (CF), and Pence (RF). We now have a potential future CF in Hamilton for when Pagan leaves, and he gets to be a super Dyson-type sub for us this year (pending uptick in his play and/or injuries). He could help keep Pagan healthy by coming in after Pagan's 3rd at bat (or earlier pending the score) to keep Pagan fresh.<br /><br />With Bumgarner, Samardzja, and Leake, we have 3 guys signed for a while that should be good for 200+ innings per year (one an unquestioned ace and 2 solid guys with potential). We can see what we get from Cain and Peavy this year, and by having 3 solid guys signed for a while it lets us wait on Bickford, the Johnsons, Coonrod, Mejia, et al, and we have Blackburn and Blach at AAA (pending spring performance/injuries) waiting to help in 2016.Spike1000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-81628659352898290842015-12-07T19:21:49.748-08:002015-12-07T19:21:49.748-08:00My dream scenario now that 1st choice David Price ...My dream scenario now that 1st choice David Price is off the board and 2nd choice Johnny Cueto seems to expensive<br /><br />1. Sign Kenta Maeda 5/70 + $20 mil posting = 5/90<br /><br />Otherwise, I'd like Tyson Ross but he'll be expensive, like Christian Arroyo, Tyler Beede +<br /><br />2. 3 team trade to get Marcell Ozuna. Something like Andrew Susac and Adalberto Mejia to Philly, Philly sends Cody Asche and others to Miami. <br /><br />3. Extend Gregor Blanco: 2/10, protection and insurance for next year if Ozuna flops in CF<br /><br />4. Sign all the Cubans: CF Guillermo Heredia, RHP Vladimir Gutierrez, Yaisel Sierra<br /><br />Lineup:<br /><br />LF Angel Pagan (S) <br />2B Joe Panik (L)<br />C Buster Posey<br />RF Hunter Pence<br />1B Brandon Belt (L)<br />3B Matt Duffy<br />SS Brandon Crawford (L)<br />CF Marcell Ozuna <br /><br />Rotation:<br /><br />Madison Bumgarner (L)<br />Jeff Samardzija<br />Kenta Maeda<br />Jake Peavy<br />Matt Cain<br /><br />Bullpen:<br /><br />Chris Heston - swing<br />Josh Osich (L)<br />Javier Lopez (L)<br />George Kontos<br />Hunter Strickland<br />Sergio Romo<br />Santiago Casilla (CL)<br /><br />Bench:<br /><br />C Trevor Brown<br />OF Gregor Blanco (L)<br />OF Kyle Blanks<br />IF Kelby Tomlinson<br />IF Ehire Adrianza (S)<br /><br />My thinking is Maeda has high floor and enough helium to be a good #2/3 starter, good pairing with high risk, high reward Samardzija<br /><br />Ozuna in the #8 hole where you get potential 25 hr with low average, if CF defense is above average will be a big win<br /><br />Signing all the Cubans while over the limit this year will mean having enough talent and prospects on the farm to get a solid mid-season acquisition if we needAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-25951351992557196072015-12-07T17:44:11.589-08:002015-12-07T17:44:11.589-08:00Sounds like you are concerned about leadoff Dr. B ...Sounds like you are concerned about leadoff Dr. B and I am as well. Hamilton would be fun to watch but the injuries and average hit tool bother me. I would like to see the Giants get Dee Gordon instead for Panik and a few high end prospects or possibly Susac or even Belt. Sign Alex Gordon for LF and Pedro Alvarez for a year to split time with Posey at 1B if Belt was part of the deal. Sign whoever we can for the 5th SP spot for under 5 mil. <br /><br />Out of that scenario above I think Alex Gordon is the most likely and makes the most sense. Nobody is talking about it but leadoff is a huge hole we have right now. This team is based on good pitching and getting on base and if Blanco or someone of equal or lesser value is batting leadoff it will hurt this lineup. Alex Gordon would be a decent option at leadoff and better than other FA or inhouse option IMO. Sign a pitcher like Chen or hopefully Kazmir and I think we would have the best team in the West. I like Cespedes too but in this lineup he would be another middle of the order bat which we have already. Leadoff for this lineup is more important than extending the middle of the order.<br /><br />The Royals last year and the Giants the year before have shown us that good defense and contact hitters up and down the lineup is a good strategy for building a world series contender. We have most of the elements right now and Alex Gordon gives us the stellar defense and a good onbase %. Think about this - <br /><br />Gordon LF<br />Panik 2B (Duffy if Panik still has back issues)<br />Posey C<br />Pence RF<br />Belt 1B<br />Duffy 3B (depends on Panik)<br />Crawford SS<br />Blanco/Pagan CF<br /><br />MadBum<br />Shark<br />Kazmir<br />Peavy<br />Cain/Heston/Blackburn<br /><br />I would be pretty excited to see that team on opening day. Budget may be a little more than they want to spend but not a lot of holes in that lineup and all sorts of younger players that should fill out the bench nicely. Get it done Bobby! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-33587040366587952892015-12-07T16:33:21.970-08:002015-12-07T16:33:21.970-08:00A downside with Chen is that he is a Boras client....A downside with Chen is that he is a Boras client. Maybe that makes Leake cheaper enough to be more desirable than Chen, if the Giants can use the saved money to sweeten the pot for OF help.Acornnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-44711746082686282542015-12-07T16:18:49.310-08:002015-12-07T16:18:49.310-08:00Oh. I thought you meant you wanted two of the thr...Oh. I thought you meant you wanted two of the threee pitchers -- Kazmir, Leake & Meada -- when you wrote:<br /><br />"...I'll be mad if they didn't get both as well as Maeda." <br /><br />I think you meant something slightly different, such as 'I'll be made if they don't get one of the three.'MosesZDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702323080585738748noreply@blogger.com