MLB Trade Speculation: Is Tim Lincecum On the Move?
by Craig M Williams on Nov 5, 2011 12:14 PM EDT
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PrintOver at Fox Sports, Jon Paul Morosi suggests that the way for the San Francisco Giants to return to World Series contention MAY involve trading two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum. "Big-time Timmy Jims" is the best starter on the staff, but also the most expensive. While it is unlikely that they could replace his production in the rotation, they still may see a net gain if they can add some firepower to the lineup.
Everyone is well aware of the absolutely dreadful offense that did the Giants in this season. Part of it was the season-ending injury to Buster Posey, but that just goes to show the lack of depth they had in their lineup. Given Lincecum's immense talent and distance away from free agency (he hits the open market after 2013), you have to imagine that they could fetch a big bat - or two - in a swap.
Trading Lincecum would obviously hit Giants fans hard, but if such a move frees up cash to bring in one of the big free agents Morosi says fans should look at it as trading Lincecum for a stud bat and big time prospects.
On one hand I do agree with Morosi. Trading Lincecum would definitely catch headlines and some criticism, but if they could add a couple of big prospect bats to build around AND free up the cash to pay Prince Fielder, Albert Pujols or maybe Jose Reyes in free agency I think it could be a nice move.
On the other hand, I would still prefer to trade Matt Cain if I were a Giants fan. The deal with Cain is that he hits free agency after 2012, but that doesn't preclude a trading partner from signing him to an extension before the deal is finalized.
Also, you could make an argument that the Giants shouldn't trade any starters. Buster Posey should be back, Brandon Belt will likely improve and there are ways to inch the offense forward without making a blockbuster move. It's not as if the Arizona Diamondbacks are THAT much better than the Giants, right?
All of this talk is moot until the Giants actually sign one of those big bats, but this is still an interesting development to keep an eye on.
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I really dont think the Giants need to do this.
I mean with Timmy, Cain and Shanchez you have the pitching too win, And there bats really arent that bad. Guys like Posey and Sandoval are there and they have big bats. Then you have Beltran there who is going to get healthy and still be a healthy 3,4,5 or 6 guy. Then you have to think you have the young guys like Belt and Pill who can come up and look like they could be very good. So to me they have they offense maybe just add a little peice. Maybe a compliment bat a good 6 or 7 guy. Like free agent micheal Cuddeyer.
The problem is that Carlos Beltran is a free agent as well.
Despite injuries, he is going to want a big contract and that contract is going to be with the Yankees as of now likely.
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The Giants need help offensively but unless you have concrete evidence that Lincecum or Cain will sign elsewhere or are regressing on the field, you keep them. The Giants will get Buster Posey back, which will be a huge help. Brandon Belt should continue to develop and I’m a big Gary Brown fan and he’s very close to being ready. Be patient.
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