[Giants]

Can’t trade Chapman and his $100 million+ contract without his permission and that ain’t happening.  

Trading Schmitt appears the most likely possibility*.  Heck, even if he is fully healthy, it is not a certainty that he will be at 2B on Opening Day.  Both Cox and Mayer will get a long look once the labor dispute is settled. 

* I read one article that suggested trading him for a SP is a strong possibility.  That certainly made sense to me given that 3B is his best position and that spot belongs to Chapman.  And, of course, the desperate need in SF for starting pitchers.

Casey's Rtot at 3B is +5, at every other position, it is clearly in the negative. He should be at 3B or traded.

With Chapman locked in at 3B, SF may be looking for teams that could use a 3B and are willing to trade a mid-rotation SP in return.

How about a trade with Seattle:  Schmitt for Emerson Hancock*.  The Mariners need a 3B and Hancock fits the definition of a mid-rotation guy.  

* I can’t take credit for this suggestion.  It was initially posed by a national baseball writer.  Since it makes so much sense, I’m adding to this post.

[Giants]

Can’t trade Chapman and his $100 million+ contract without his permission and that ain’t happening.  

Trading Schmitt appears the most likely possibility*.  Heck, even if he is fully healthy, it is not a certainty that he will be at 2B on Opening Day.  Both Cox and Mayer will get a long look once the labor dispute is settled. 

* I read one article that suggested trading him for a SP is a strong possibility.  That certainly made sense to me given that 3B is his best position and that spot belongs to Chapman.  And, of course, the desperate need in SF for starting pitchers.

Casey's Rtot at 3B is +5, at every other position, it is clearly in the negative. He should be at 3B or traded.

With Chapman locked in at 3B, SF may be looking for teams that could use a 3B and are willing to trade a mid-rotation SP in return.

How about a trade with Seattle:  Schmitt for Emerson Hancock*.  The Mariners need a 3B and Hancock fits the definition of a mid-rotation guy.  

* I can’t take credit for this suggestion.  It was initially posed by a national baseball writer.  Since it makes so much sense, I’m adding to this post.