OutsiderFan dateline='[url=tel:1699448178' Wrote: 1699448178[/url]']
Saw a video last night suggesting there will be more trades than usual this off season because there are very few difference making free agent position players.
Teams with good positions players in need of pitching are open to moving young position players under team control. Teams like the Cardinals, Red Sox, and Orioles are at the top of the list. I would trade Carson Wisenhunt for Red Sox 27 YO CF Jaren Duran in a nanosecond. He had a breakout 2023, but the Red Sox still finished in last place because they lacked pitching, so maybe it's possible. He's everything the Giants need and would be an every day CF.
Another video suggested a rumor the Giants are ready to pay Cody Bellinger $250M over 12 years. Seems ludicrous to me, but that's the rumor.
No, no, no. The Giants have got to stay away from players who suffered a significant injury last year. Duran finished the season on the 60 day injury list after undergoing surgery in August. Giving up a highly valued prospect like Whisenhunt for another Slater makes zero sense. Sign Bellinger to play CF.
Instead of bringing in injured guys, get rid of them! The Baalke approach to player acquisition is a proven failure.
I want to see trades but only for durable guys who can play every day.
Mick dateline='[url=tel:1699458635' Wrote: 1699458635[/url]']
The Giants appear to have a surplus of pitching talent under cost control...they have a few trade pieces. I'd even trade Harrison for the right position player. It's hard to know which position to trade for...the Giants are set at 1B and catcher, but all of their other positions should be up for grabs.
We are in full agreement. There should be no untouchables (ex. Bailey and Luciano) either on the current roster or in the minors.