[OutsiderFan]

This move is akin to the Mets signing Tim Tebow.  It seems impossibly unlikely that Panda would figure in some sort of Giants turnaround plan. He will be 32 next year.  Can only conclude this is a desperate attempt to put butts in seats in August before the September call-ups.

[OutsiderFan]

This move is akin to the Mets signing Tim Tebow.  It seems impossibly unlikely that Panda would figure in some sort of Giants turnaround plan. He will be 32 next year.  Can only conclude this is a desperate attempt to put butts in seats in August before the September call-ups.