Did Jonathan Sanchez no-hitter increase the likelihood that he will be traded?

by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 11, 2009 5:26 PM EDT

We're live poolside from ATL today.

Shout out to Michael Sweet and Allerie DeBussey Sweet (yes they actually do have their own web site) on there lovely wedding last night.

Anyhow back to business at hand. According to a report in a San Francisco Chronicle Blog, the San Francisco Giants may now be willing to deal Jonathan Sanchez--now, more than ever.

Sanchez, who pitched a no-hitter Friday, the first the Giants have had since 1976, has been a regular on the trade market for about the last two months. Following his performance yesterday speculation has run wild that the Giants may want to capitalize on his current stock.

Might not be a bad idea on the Giants part. There is nothing better than dealing a player when he is at his "media high". Sanchez, is only 3-8 on the season with a 4.69 ERA, and if there is one thing the Giants don't lack it's young pitching. If their was any way the Giants could get a contributing bat for Sanchez I say do it.

Recent reports indicated that the Giants were willing to trade Sanchez to the Pirates in exchange for second baseman Freddy Sanchez (no relation), but that appears to have fizzled out. However, following his Friday night no-hitter I'm sure several teams might join the "Jonathan Sanchez Sweepstakes". Look for the Phillies (who covet just about every pitcher on the market) to make a call about Sanchez. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Brewers, Yankees and Mets inquired either.

Poll

Following his Friday night no-hitter, would you trade Jonathan Sanchez?

Yes, no-hitters are often flukes, I would capatalize on his current stock value

157 votes

No, that no-hitter was a clear indication that he has great stuff, and a potential to be a stud

113 votes

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he has good stuff but i think it was more of a fluke

by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 11, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 11, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Kevin Millwood and Jason Marquis are flukes; Sanchez has the stuff.

by Gorkys n' Beans on Jul 11, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions

Sanchez has phenomenal stuff, and what you can get for him now doesn't match up to his potential value.

I don’t think he turns into an ace, but he always had the ability to do this.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 11, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

What can we get

It depends on what the Giants can get… I’d love as a J. Sanchez (& maybe another mid level prospect) for Freddy Sanchez & Adam LaRoche type trade

Grab Some Pine Meat!

by Gobroks on Jul 11, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

That's it

for two ML starters? You must be a Giants fan

by Green_Wave on Jul 11, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

If you have ever seen him pitch, It is clear he has amazing stuff

He has problems with control and mental toughness at times. When he puts it all together, you get performances like last night.

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jul 11, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra

by trademan56 on Jul 12, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

My only concern is that he will be like Anibal Sanchez

I remember a coupple of years go Anibal Sancez pitched a no-hitter as a roookie, but I have no idea where he is now

No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra

by trademan56 on Jul 12, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

Anibal

Not sure if you care or you were just making a point that he fell off …….
2009 stats 1-4 with a 5.55 era in 7 starts…on 60 day DL with right shoulder sprain…. dang, crazy, the life of most pitchers

by C Los on Jul 14, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

He would have to bring back a middle of the order power bat that is under control past this year. If not – pass! Even if this is a fluke Sanchez will at least become a dominate left handed reliever.

by OTTOMATIC on Jul 12, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions