First base just really isn’t a position of strength for the Giants. It’s been said numerous times before that the Giants need to find a way to upgrade that position. But the truth is, there wasn’t a desirable upgrade on the market when the trade deadline rolled around. So they stood pat. But thanks to a “second” trade deadline approaching more »
What Should the Giants do With the Struggling Brandon Belt?
The Giants’ fan base is slowing beginning to turn on the young Brandon Belt. The “Free Belt” or “Let Belt Play” campaigns seem far in the past, and unless he suddenly turns his season around, they will be a lost cause. The positive thing is that he still has plenty of time to grow and develop. He took the fast more »
Trade Deadline: Cody Ross Makes Sense for a Powerless Giants’ Lineup
Remember Cody Ross? The guy who went on a late season tear, swatting five home runs in the playoffs, including two home runs off Roy Halladay in the National league championship series, and was honored by winning the NLCS MVP award? While it may be a long shot, it would be wise for the Giants to attempt to bring Ross more »
Why the Giants Should Trade for Huston Street
If the Giants are to moves at the upcoming July 31st trade deadline, it’s going to be for bullpen depth. It’s not going to be the big splash that Giants fans are hoping for, nor will it be a starting pitcher to replace Tim Lincecum or Barry Zito. While Bruce Bochy has been using Santiago Casilla in the closer role more »
Trade Talk: The Giants Must Target the Twins’ Francisco Liriano
Francisco Liriano has had a roller coaster ride of a career. He was a Cy Young candidate in 2010 when he posted a 3.61 ERA and finished the season with a 14-10 record. Everyone assumed he had turned the corner after struggling in 2009. Yet, 2011 brought more woes as he concluded the season with a 5.09 ERA. However, the more »
Could the Giants Trade for Astros’ Wandy Rodriguez?
The Giants, looking to trade for starting pitching at the deadline, really? Apparently so, as the Giants had scouts at Wandy Rodriguez’s start against the Royals Tuesday night according to an article written by Joe Morosi. Other teams with scouts in attendance included the Yankees and the Blue Jays. What does this mean? Tim Lincecum has struggled all year, but we can’t expect him to keep struggling more »
Trade Talk: Why the Giants Need to Trade for Jed Lowrie to Replace Crawford
When most baseball fans think about Jed Lowrie, they picture an injury prone shortstop. One who could develop into of the best shortstops in the league if he ever decides to put all his talent together. Well, in 2012, Lowrie has put everything together and he’s arguably been the best offensive shortstop in the majors this season. However, the Houston more »
San Francisco Giants’ Long Term Solutions At First Base
It’s no doubt that the Giants’ offense is better in 2012 than it was last season. A healthy Buster Posey, along with the additions of Melky Cabrera and Angel Pagan have put the Giants in middle of the NL when it comes to offense. While 10th in the league in runs isn’t spectacular, it’s much better than dead last, like more »
