**2nd Annual Official '09 SF GIants reg. season Thread**
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we retain his option, and the power to re negotiate..... freddy sanchez will get a 2-3 year deal from the giants. we will not pay him the 8 million on his option. he will get 2 yr 10 or 3 12 million deal from us.
my question is how do the giants who signed jaun uribe to a minor league deal for veterans minimum of 1 million, go in to renegotiate? edgar rentaria just hit .230 or some shit and played an average ss. uribe was our best utility player and out played rentaria all year basically. uribe deserves a real pay check. rentaria deserves to be cut.
my question is how do the giants who signed jaun uribe to a minor league deal for veterans minimum of 1 million, go in to renegotiate? edgar rentaria just hit .230 or some shit and played an average ss. uribe was our best utility player and out played rentaria all year basically. uribe deserves a real pay check. rentaria deserves to be cut.
Uribe powers victory, says he'd love to be back
There exists a player who sounds as though he wants to be a Giant next year. This year, he is hitting .299 in 378 at-bats. Project his numbers over 500 at-bats and he would have 20 homers and 70 RBIs.
His OPS as an everyday player since Aug. 1 is 1.011. To put that in context, the only National Leaguers over 1.000 for the entire season are Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder. He is a favorite among fans and teammates.
Should the Giants sign this 30-year-old as an everyday player for 2010? He is easy to find, inside their clubhouse taking everyone else's meal money in dominoes.
The free-agent-to-be is Juan Uribe, who went 2-for-5 with his 53rd RBI in a 5-1 Giants victory Sunday that averted what would have been the Cubs' first four-game sweep in San Francisco.
Matt Cain pitched eight shutout innings for his 14th win in his first start after winning the Willie Mac Award as the most inspirational Giant.
In an interview with The Chronicle on Sunday, Uribe did not say the Giants are his absolute first choice for 2010 but did say he likes it here.
"I'm very happy the way the fans have treated me, all of us, the players, the organization," Uribe said in Spanish as Giants broadcaster Erwin Higueros translated. "I would love to be back. At the same time, wanting to come back is not necessarily my choice. Sometimes you want to stay and they don't want you."
That should not be an issue.
General manager Brian Sabean is reluctant to discuss any offseason moves because of his own contract status but said the organization likes Uribe. More important, Sabean believes Uribe's production would translate well over 500 at-bats.
"I think so," Sabean said. "I don't think there's any question with him now.
"Coming to us, in essence, he was an everyday player the second half of the season with the White Sox when (third baseman Joe) Crede went down. We all know his history with the White Sox. It seems like the National League is the right fit for him."
Dollar for dollar, the Giants have gotten more out of Uribe for his $1.2 million than any position player other than Pablo Sandoval. With the numbers Uribe has posted this season he can expect a nice payday. Beyond that, he should have a choice of teams that want him as a regular, not a role player.
The Giants could install Uribe as their everyday third baseman, shifting him to shortstop when Edgar Renteria gets a day off, and move Pablo Sandoval to first. Or, if Freddy Sanchez does not return, Uribe could play second base.
Asked if he wants to be an everyday player in 2010, Uribe said, "First of all, the answer is yes. I can do it. I know I can do it. But at the same time, I have always kept one thing in my mind, to be disciplined and always be there when you're needed. Be there when your manager needs you to do something or the coaches."
The fans would like to see Uribe return, at least those who have taken up the "ooo-REE-bay" chants that serenaded his uncle Jose two decades ago.
"I want to thank the fans first of all for supporting me," Uribe said. "When I go out there to battle, when I get on the field, I do hear the chant. It motivates me and makes me give 100 percent every single time I play the game."
Uribe had two of the Giants' 14 hits as they scored five runs against Randy Wells after totaling four in the first three games of the series.
That was plenty for Cain, who said he was more relaxed than he had been in shutting down the Cubs and had all four pitches working.
In the words of catcher Eli Whiteside, "He went out and he was Matt Cain today."
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/27/SPH919TKRP.DTL#ixzz0SMgn9WOx
There exists a player who sounds as though he wants to be a Giant next year. This year, he is hitting .299 in 378 at-bats. Project his numbers over 500 at-bats and he would have 20 homers and 70 RBIs.
His OPS as an everyday player since Aug. 1 is 1.011. To put that in context, the only National Leaguers over 1.000 for the entire season are Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder. He is a favorite among fans and teammates.
Should the Giants sign this 30-year-old as an everyday player for 2010? He is easy to find, inside their clubhouse taking everyone else's meal money in dominoes.
The free-agent-to-be is Juan Uribe, who went 2-for-5 with his 53rd RBI in a 5-1 Giants victory Sunday that averted what would have been the Cubs' first four-game sweep in San Francisco.
Matt Cain pitched eight shutout innings for his 14th win in his first start after winning the Willie Mac Award as the most inspirational Giant.
In an interview with The Chronicle on Sunday, Uribe did not say the Giants are his absolute first choice for 2010 but did say he likes it here.
"I'm very happy the way the fans have treated me, all of us, the players, the organization," Uribe said in Spanish as Giants broadcaster Erwin Higueros translated. "I would love to be back. At the same time, wanting to come back is not necessarily my choice. Sometimes you want to stay and they don't want you."
That should not be an issue.
General manager Brian Sabean is reluctant to discuss any offseason moves because of his own contract status but said the organization likes Uribe. More important, Sabean believes Uribe's production would translate well over 500 at-bats.
"I think so," Sabean said. "I don't think there's any question with him now.
"Coming to us, in essence, he was an everyday player the second half of the season with the White Sox when (third baseman Joe) Crede went down. We all know his history with the White Sox. It seems like the National League is the right fit for him."
Dollar for dollar, the Giants have gotten more out of Uribe for his $1.2 million than any position player other than Pablo Sandoval. With the numbers Uribe has posted this season he can expect a nice payday. Beyond that, he should have a choice of teams that want him as a regular, not a role player.
The Giants could install Uribe as their everyday third baseman, shifting him to shortstop when Edgar Renteria gets a day off, and move Pablo Sandoval to first. Or, if Freddy Sanchez does not return, Uribe could play second base.
Asked if he wants to be an everyday player in 2010, Uribe said, "First of all, the answer is yes. I can do it. I know I can do it. But at the same time, I have always kept one thing in my mind, to be disciplined and always be there when you're needed. Be there when your manager needs you to do something or the coaches."
The fans would like to see Uribe return, at least those who have taken up the "ooo-REE-bay" chants that serenaded his uncle Jose two decades ago.
"I want to thank the fans first of all for supporting me," Uribe said. "When I go out there to battle, when I get on the field, I do hear the chant. It motivates me and makes me give 100 percent every single time I play the game."
Uribe had two of the Giants' 14 hits as they scored five runs against Randy Wells after totaling four in the first three games of the series.
That was plenty for Cain, who said he was more relaxed than he had been in shutting down the Cubs and had all four pitches working.
In the words of catcher Eli Whiteside, "He went out and he was Matt Cain today."
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/27/SPH919TKRP.DTL#ixzz0SMgn9WOx
Sanchez ready to test free-agent market after surgery
By Andrew Baggarly
[email protected]
Posted: 09/26/2009 06:58:02 PM PDT
Updated: 09/27/2009 03:41:45 AM PDT
Sanchez: no fears about free agency after surgery
Freddy Sanchez is shutting down his season after 25 games as a Giant, and despite prepping for left knee surgery next week, he said he has no reservations about testing free agency.
"If they approached us, of course, we'd listen," said Sanchez, who stammered initially when asked if he wants to be a Giant next year. "(But) I'm confident going into the free-agent market. Obviously, this is not how you want to end the year. If they decide they don't want me here, I'll be confident I'll be 100 percent going into someone's spring training."
The Giants must decide within 10 days of the World Series clincher whether to exercise an $8.1 million option or give Sanchez a $600,000 buyout. There is a third possibility: ripping up the contract and agreeing to a new deal — perhaps two years at a lower annual number.
Brian Sabaean has said he acquired Sanchez from the Pirates on July 29 as a long-term piece, and assuming the GM is retained following the season, it's likely that an effort will be made to re-sign the former All-Star second baseman.
Sanchez somewhat reluctantly reiterated that he knew before the trade that he'd require offseason knee surgery. Giants doctors discovered torn cartilage during an exam on his sore knee, but signed off on the deal anyway.
The Giants gave up pitching prospect Tim Alderson and took on the remainder of Sanchez's salary — roughly $2.5 million.
Sanchez said he understands if Giants fans are infuriated by the deal, or view him as damaged goods.
"But I can't let that stuff get to me," said Sanchez. "It didn't turn out the way everyone planned, but I can only go forward."
Sanchez said he anticipates starting his rehab work a day after the surgery.
# The Giants unveiled a plaque commemorating Jonathan Sanchez's no-hitter on the portwalk beyond the right field arcade.
# Center fielder Aaron Rowand was a late scratch because of a sore back.
# The Giants took Dan Runzler off their Arizona Fall League roster because of his heavy workload as a September call-up. Right-hander Dan Turpen will go instead.
By Andrew Baggarly
[email protected]
Posted: 09/26/2009 06:58:02 PM PDT
Updated: 09/27/2009 03:41:45 AM PDT
Sanchez: no fears about free agency after surgery
Freddy Sanchez is shutting down his season after 25 games as a Giant, and despite prepping for left knee surgery next week, he said he has no reservations about testing free agency.
"If they approached us, of course, we'd listen," said Sanchez, who stammered initially when asked if he wants to be a Giant next year. "(But) I'm confident going into the free-agent market. Obviously, this is not how you want to end the year. If they decide they don't want me here, I'll be confident I'll be 100 percent going into someone's spring training."
The Giants must decide within 10 days of the World Series clincher whether to exercise an $8.1 million option or give Sanchez a $600,000 buyout. There is a third possibility: ripping up the contract and agreeing to a new deal — perhaps two years at a lower annual number.
Brian Sabaean has said he acquired Sanchez from the Pirates on July 29 as a long-term piece, and assuming the GM is retained following the season, it's likely that an effort will be made to re-sign the former All-Star second baseman.
Sanchez somewhat reluctantly reiterated that he knew before the trade that he'd require offseason knee surgery. Giants doctors discovered torn cartilage during an exam on his sore knee, but signed off on the deal anyway.
The Giants gave up pitching prospect Tim Alderson and took on the remainder of Sanchez's salary — roughly $2.5 million.
Sanchez said he understands if Giants fans are infuriated by the deal, or view him as damaged goods.
"But I can't let that stuff get to me," said Sanchez. "It didn't turn out the way everyone planned, but I can only go forward."
Sanchez said he anticipates starting his rehab work a day after the surgery.
# The Giants unveiled a plaque commemorating Jonathan Sanchez's no-hitter on the portwalk beyond the right field arcade.
# Center fielder Aaron Rowand was a late scratch because of a sore back.
# The Giants took Dan Runzler off their Arizona Fall League roster because of his heavy workload as a September call-up. Right-hander Dan Turpen will go instead.