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The Giants are looking for some offensive help, and will try to acquire either a second baseman, most likely Dan Uggla, or a first baseman, probably in the form of Derrek Lee or Paul Konerko. Both first baseman have full no trade clauses, but might be willing to waive the clause because they would be moving closer to home. Because all three of those players had good offensive years, it would cost them a top starter, probably Matt Cain.
I doubt Lee or Konerko would waive their no-trade clause, considering they both made the playoffs, so Uggla is their best bet. However, I wouldn't put it past the Cubs or White Sox to at least ask their players about waiving the clause.
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about 1 month ago
Cain for Derek Lee would be huge, but I'd prefer Cain for Fielder/Hardy. We need a big left-handed bat, and those three players named above are righties.
from about 1 month ago
Matt, I don't think the Brewers would be dumb enough to trade BOTH Fielder and Hardy. That's giving up too much unless it's Lincecum in return, which we all know won't happen.
about 1 month ago
I don't know about any of these guys. I don't think Konerko or Lee would approve a trade to San Francisco, and both of them have a lot of salary to eat if the G-men do trade for them. Trading one of the young pitchers for an aging veteran is a regression back to the old Sabean.
Also, Uggla, while a masher at the plate, is terrible in the field, and if the Giants are going to stress fundamental baseball, this is not the way to go. I'm still a big fan of Brandon Inge, and while he's not going to bring 40 homeruns, he's the epitome of the fundamental direction the Giants are going in.
from about 1 month ago
Not to mention Uggla strikes out more than 30% of the time at the plate.
about 1 month ago
I wish we could get Matt Cain for Lee. Fat chance, but if they can, go for it!
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