tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post1670418280891506685..comments2024-03-28T09:55:54.830-07:00Comments on When the Giants Come to Town...: Hot Stove Update: Winter Meetings Day 2DrBGiantsfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574563470247927739noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-17191947112667380192015-12-09T21:56:14.899-08:002015-12-09T21:56:14.899-08:00Gordon is entering his age 32 season. So, I don...Gordon is entering his age 32 season. So, I don't think it is a good idea to pay any outfielder $20MM+ a year after 35. Those last 2 years might not go so well. He is reported as wanting a 5 year/$100MM contract and it might be more if any other teams are bidding. No thanks.<br /><br />Kazmir on a 3 year deal wouldn't be that bad. 4 or more no thanks.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15112223964736652123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-32018135989355973802015-12-09T20:06:12.879-08:002015-12-09T20:06:12.879-08:00Well I want Gordon and Kazmir. We need another le...Well I want Gordon and Kazmir. We need another lefty in the rotation and a 3 year deal looks like an option for Kazmir. Gordon plays pretty good defense and his bat is decent. He looks like the type of guy that would fit in nicely with our crew. 3 years ago I would have put Blanco in CF and moved Pegan to LF, with that said, Blanco should be our starter in CF, we don't really need anything more than that. Get'er done Bobby. BTW, I like Shelby Miller but the Dbags just got fleeced.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435297722357044336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-29994493715356099062015-12-09T19:18:07.602-08:002015-12-09T19:18:07.602-08:00The word on the street is that the Indians wanted ...The word on the street is that the Indians wanted Joe Panik and 4 top tier prospects for Danny Salazar. I assume Evans laughed his way out of those talks. The price on young controllable pitching is very high. I would almost rather just spend the money on Cueto, Leake or Chen and keep all of the prospects. Maybe those prospects will pull more weight at the trade deadline. <br /><br />Also, it appears the Giants called to check in on Carlos Gonzalez. It might be advantageous in that scenario to pay all of his remaining salary and give up less prospects. If he can stay healthy he is a top 10 corner OF. He proved last year he can stay healthy or was that luck.<br /><br />I highly doubt the Giants are in on Gordon as much as reported. I think they are just calling on everyone to make the other teams curious on what they are doing. They have been known to not want to set the market for any player so they may make several calls to check the current prices. One could say that is interest but I just call it due diligence. I doubt he becomes a Giant. Gerardo Parra or Dexter Fowler are more their speed. I don't see them spending 9 figures on an OF.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15112223964736652123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-3974463721140974412015-12-09T17:06:34.600-08:002015-12-09T17:06:34.600-08:00A. Makes sense.
B. Big time agreement on Blanco! ...A. Makes sense. <br />B. Big time agreement on Blanco! MOAR SP!<br />C. Leake's market may dip...perhaps Cueto as well...<br />D. Yup. What Moses said.<br /><br />Let's Go Giants! <br /><br />NWGiantsFan<br />DtF!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-41852555333317064112015-12-09T12:11:24.114-08:002015-12-09T12:11:24.114-08:00I like Heyward and Gordon, but I don't know if...I like Heyward and Gordon, but I don't know if either them are ideal fits, at least when the rotation still is not that solid. <br /><br />I'm kind of hoping that Cueto's asking price begins to fall. I wouldn't mind him on a 5-year deal for $125M. The Giants could then look to add an OF via trade. T.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07208402348235630831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-10733810145795805842015-12-09T12:10:13.812-08:002015-12-09T12:10:13.812-08:00A. I live in St. Louis and Miller was discussed ...A. I live in St. Louis and Miller was discussed (as an ex-Card) on-and-off (ESPN sports radio) for the year. They like and respect Miller so I tend to think they're not being bitter or dismissive when they believe the Braves won that trade for the same reasons you mentioned. <br /><br />B. Gordon is a fine player but with Blanco showing a new bat last year, I'm not feeling that there'd be a big upgrade relative to the cost. So I'd rather spend that money on best-available pitching and get someone for the bench OR go big for someone like Heyward and get a decent, but more-affordable pitcher.<br /><br />C. I can see why Leake would want more than 5 years. And I respect that. But I agree with Sabean in limiting FA pitching contracts to 5 years. As of now, the Nationals have an offer on the table for Leake. <br /><br />D. Cueto. Chen. Kazmir. I'd love anyone of them. I'd even be happy to get Leake back.MosesZDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702323080585738748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-15831832317478648612015-12-09T11:53:13.552-08:002015-12-09T11:53:13.552-08:00Indeed a frightening high price for Miller, a good...Indeed a frightening high price for Miller, a good pitcher but not somebody who scares me....<br /><br />Not one to get on management when the off-season has just begun, and you aren't supposed to worry about what the "other" team is doing, but the Giants, AT THE LEAST, need to bring in a good starting pitcher by FA (Cueto, Chen, Leake) or by trade (?).<br /><br />Just as importantly, I think the Giants will be fools to go into the season with Angel Pagan at starting LF or CF..I know all this garbage about bounce-back year but the guy's body is just shot and he will be a non-factor by May-June..Just my opinion, of course.....Rather have somebody that can play CF instead of a GORDON, but Blanco, I guess, can be moved over to CF<br /><br />SteveVAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-28679453327376077402015-12-09T10:50:26.676-08:002015-12-09T10:50:26.676-08:00Oh, and Sabes also confirmed that the 6'th yea...Oh, and Sabes also confirmed that the 6'th year for Greinke was the dealbreaker for the Giants. Kasten pretty much said the same for the Dodgers. Sabes added that the Giants would be unlikely to go more than 5 years for any pitcher. He strongly hinted that the reason the Giants have not signed Leake is he is looking for more than 5 years.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-73707676289894480412015-12-09T10:48:14.525-08:002015-12-09T10:48:14.525-08:00I would definitely rather sign Heyward for 10 year...I would definitely rather sign Heyward for 10 years than Gordon for 5, but we don't know if Heyward would even come to SF for any price. Just watched Mad Dog interview Sabes on MLB channel. Sabes seemed to be pretty definite that adding another dependable SP is a bigger priority than OF, so we'll see.DrBGiantsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699322384438591979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-28177175616891058712015-12-09T10:33:21.731-08:002015-12-09T10:33:21.731-08:00I think the Dbacks did pay a pretty high price for...I think the Dbacks did pay a pretty high price for Miller. Now, maybe Miller really turns it up a notch and starts to record more Ks, but I wouldn't expect that. <br /><br />Rumor today is that the Giants are the leading contenders for Gordon. Depending on what Gordon's market is, though, I wonder if pursuing Heyward is a better idea? I don't think the Giants would be willing to offer Heyward the 10-year contract he wants, though. But, he would be a great fit as he could play CF. He also may still have some offensive upside. T.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07208402348235630831noreply@blogger.com