SF Giants: 2008 Mock Roster II
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by Trecole696
The Giants have been one very quiet so far this offseason and it's really tough to judge at this point exactly what direction they are headed in. Brian Sabean said at the end of the season that he would likely have to deal some young pitching in order to obtain some offense and at the pace free agents are being signed right now, it's likely they will have to do just that.
Trade 1: 2b Ray Durham and lhp Pat Misch to Seattle for 1b Richie Sexson
Trade 2: lhp Jonathon Sanchez, of Dave Roberts and cash to Chicago for 3b Joe Crede
Free Agent Signings: rhp Troy Percival (1 yr. $4.5 million plus incentives) and lhp Jeremy Affeldt (2 yr. $8 million)
Lineup: CF Rajai Davis RF Randy Winn 3B Joe Crede 1B Richie Sexson C Bengie Molina LF Nate Shierholtz 2B Kevin Frandsen SS Omar Vizquel
Bench: OF Freddie Lewis IF Rich Aurilia 1B/OF Dan Ortmeier OF/IF Eugenio Velez C Elezier Alfonzo
Starting Rotation: LHP Barry Zito RHP Matt Cain LHP Noah Lowry RHP Tim Lincecum RHP Kevin Corriea
Bullpen: CL: Brian Wilson SU: Troy Percival ML: Brad Hennessey ML: Tyler Walker ML: Jeremy Affeldt ML: Steve Kline LR: Travis Blackley
This roster would fit the Giants budget and would also give the young players on this team a legit shot at getting some regular playing time. The two trades are not unrealistic possibilities as both Richie Sexson and Joe Crede are on the market and the trades I suggested could have benefits for both teams. The bullpen (arguably the teams biggest weakness) would be much improved with the signings of Percival and Affeldt upgrading over Vinnie Chulk and Jack Taschner. The Giants have shown interest in Percival after his resurrection with St. Louis last year and he could serve as a mentor to Brian Wilson while also providing insurance in case Wilson isn't ready to close. Most importantly, the Giants would keep their young pitching core (Cain, Lowry and Lincecum) together.
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