If this is the extent of the Giants free-agent / roster re-shuffling then I'm going on record right now saying Sabean has done a pretty good job. Some fans and bloggers are bemoaning the lack of a quality hitter in LF to replace the ghost of Barry Bonds. Some fans and bloggers feel that the Gians have virtually resigned themselves to also-ran status before the season even begins.
I am not one of them. This team will compete.
from SF Giant Rumors:
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"John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle shares some insights that he gathered from a conference call with Sabean. You know that deep dark hole in left field? Well, it doesn’t seem like it will be filled anytime soon.
“We’re open-minded, but I’m not optimistic it’s going to be a big piece or anything earth-shattering,” said Sabean.
They’ve ruled out outfielders Shin-Soo Choo and Carlos Beltran since they’ve spent substantially on their own free agents this offseason.
Hunter Pence (5 yrs, $90 million)
Tim Lincecum (2 yrs, $35 million)
Javier Lopez (3 yrs, $13 million)
Ryan Vogelsong (1 yr, $5 million/plus incentives)
Free Agent Signing
Tim Hudson (2 yrs, $23 million)
Sabean also closed the door on moving Brandon Belt to left field. That’s a good call, because Belt could be a future Gold Glove winner at first base. Let’s hope 2014 is the year he brings that hardware home!
“He’s not going to play another position other than first base,” said Sabean."
'via Blog this'
Good job Sabs!!!
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