Yahoo Sports's Tim Brown reports that the Giants are closing in on Edgar Renteria. Big whoop. The Giants requested his measurements as soon as the Tigers declined arbitration.
But there is some far juicier news within his piece:
Needing offense and an overhaul of the left side of their infield, the San Francisco Giants believe they are closing in on signing shortstop Edgar Renteria and have discussed a trade that would send left-handed starter Jonathan Sanchez to the Florida Marlins in exchange for third baseman Jorge Cantu.Heading into the offseason, I would have much preferred to make a move for Dan Uggla, especially considering that a throng of Giants fans nearly stormed Willie Mays Plaza last offseason pretty much demanding the Giants sign Cantu.
Sanchez, 26, was promising but ever inconsistent in 29 starts in 2008 for the Giants, whose offseason strategy is to part with some young pitching to upgrade one of the worst offenses in baseball. Released by the Reds last December, Cantu, also 26, turned his career around with 29 home runs, 41 doubles and 95 RBI for the surprising Marlins last season.
Instead, as we all know, Kevin Frandsen's Achilles snapped and we were stuck with the unnamed loser of the Marlins third base competition.
That being said, Cantu is young, plays a position of need, albeit somewhat poorly, and had a had a solid power output in a pitcher's park. He's a hacker, but he's also heading into his prime, and has hit for power throughout his young career.
Comment! So do you trade Dirty for him?
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I am inclined to say that the price is too high, but Sanchez's value isn't actually all that high. He's shown nasty stuff, but hasn't shown the ability to put it together.
Thing is that he is our most tradeable commodity - a lefty with a hard fastball and nasty slider. We want to move him for a hitter. Everyone knows that.
Cantu may be as good as we'll get for him, but if I'm Sabean, I wait 'til the winter meetings to see what other teams are offering.
Who am I kidding? If I were actually Sabean, I would be talking to the Orioles about a Lincecum for Kevin Millar swap.
i don't have a problem with a 2 year deal for renteria. anything more, though, and i will dive into a pool of poodle shit.
in re: cantu. ton of talent. ugglas name alone bothers me. he's an LOB SO King.
trade sanchez and it will work for both teams.
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