Free Agent Predictions

[RTL]

Also a guy named Kemp in CF

But Victorino still plays good defense anywhere

Of course that's why Victorino was playing LF, that wasn't the point. Even if Kemp wasn't there, he should have been playing LF or RF.

[LASportsFan1996]

Of course that's why Victorino was playing LF, that wasn't the point. Even if Kemp wasn't there, he should have been playing LF or RF.

LOL (Whoops) at this part of your sig

People over the age of 14 who still write "lol" should be killed

[timmyd1924]

I wonder if park dimensions have anything to do with that

[mnp2597]

You guys need to prepare yourselves for the Giants overpaying Pagan, I absolutely think its going to happen. It would be great if we could sign him for 3/30, but this is a guy I see Sabean overpaying.

Also, when you say you hope the Giants spend that money elsewhere, who do you have in mind? IMO the only other options are to sign Michael Bourn, who will be overpaid even more than Pagan or to sign a guy like Torri Hunter and start Blanco in CF.

My thought is that the Giants will not spend above $130 mil on payroll next year. I would like the Giants to resign Scutaro, and Affeldt first. I think that they can find comparable outfield talent for fewer years. Someone like Torii Hunter or Ichiro (or both). While those guys might not be center fielders at this point in their careers, I think that their playing styles would fit well at AT&T. A one or two year contract might do the trick. This leaves them with future flexibility. At this point, I don't think it would be wise to lock up any of the non-core players for anything more than 2 years.

I would love to see the Giants go after a big ticket guy like Hamilton to add that missing power bat, but I am a realist. At the end of the day Giants have 2 championships in 3 years, so you won't hear me complaining about any Sabean moves this off season.

[mnp2597]

Prolly this:

CF Blanco
2B Scutaro
3B Sandoval
C Posey
LF Swisher
RF Pence
1B Belt
SS Crawford

I don't see the Giants going after Swisher. It would cost the Giants a draft pick, because the Yanks gave him the qualifying offer. Having to pay Swisher and give the Yanks a pick doesn't sound worth it to me. I think that there is too much outfield talent in the market.

[rcs15]

My thought is that the Giants will not spend above $130 mil on payroll next year. I would like the Giants to resign Scutaro, and Affeldt first. I think that they can find comparable outfield talent for fewer years. Someone like Torii Hunter or Ichiro (or both). While those guys might not be center fielders at this point in their careers, I think that their playing styles would fit well at AT&T. A one or two year contract might do the trick. This leaves them with future flexibility. At this point, I don't think it would be wise to lock up any of the non-core players for anything more than 2 years.

I would love to see the Giants go after a big ticket guy like Hamilton to add that missing power bat, but I am a realist. At the end of the day Giants have 2 championships in 3 years, so you won't hear me complaining about any Sabean moves this off season.

I would bet they will spend over 130. They were over 130 this season, and are just coming off another world championship and the revenue that brings in.

I don't think they can justify going down in payroll after the season they just had to everyone who fills that park to capacity on a nightly basis.

They also are going to have to compete with that team down south. While we like to joke about LA, they are very dangerous.

[mnp2597]

I would bet they will spend over 130. They were over 130 this season, and are just coming off another world championship and the revenue that brings in.

I don't think they can justify going down in payroll after the season they just had to everyone who fills that park to capacity on a nightly basis.

They also are going to have to compete with that team down south. While we like to joke about LA, they are very dangerous.

I hope your right. Buster is in for a pretty good raise, and Pence will be due over $13 mil next year.

Btw, the Dodgers worry me.

[rcs15]

If I had to guess I'd say we see a 2013 opening day payroll of around 135-140 mil. They won't raise it extravagantly, but I think it will go up.

[mnp2597]

1. Zack Greinke - Dodgers
2. Josh Hamilton - Dodgers
3. Michael Bourn - Dodgers
4. Anibal Sanchez - Dodgers
5. B.J. Upton - Dodgers
6. Nick Swisher - Dodgers
7. Edwin Jackson - Dodgers
8. Dan Haren - Dodgers
9. Hiroki Kuroda - Dodgers
10. Kyle Lohse - Dodgers
11. Angel Pagan - Dodgers
12. Shane Victorinio - Dodgers
13. David Ortiz - Dodgers (freebie point, dont care)
14. Mike Napoli - Dodgers
15. Adam LaRoche - Dodgers
16. Ryan Dempster - Dodgers
17. Rafael Soriano - Dodgers
18. Melky Cabrera - Dodgers
19. Shaun Marcum - Dodgers
20. Torii Hunter - Dodgers
21. Russell Martin - Dodgers
22. Cody Ross - Dodgers
23. Marco Scutaro - Giants
24. Stephen Drew - Dodgers
25. Joe Saunders - Dodgers
26. Ryan Ludwick - Dodgers
27. Kevin Youkilis - Dodgers
28. Francisco Liriano - Dodgers
29. Carlos Villauneva - Dodgers
30. A.J. Pierzynski - Dodgers

I bet I get the most right. Don't try to tell me this list is "Incomprehensible" either..


and dont **** with Scutaro.

Probably the most accurate guess.

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1. Zack Greinke- Angels
2. Josh Hamilton- Marlins
3. Michael Bourn- Nationals
4. Anibal Sanchez- Dodgers
5. B.J. Upton- Phillies
6. Nick Swisher- Giants
7. Edwin Jackson- Blue Jays
8. Dan Haren- Red Sox
9. Hiroki Kuroda- Yankees
10. Kyle Lohse- Orioles
11. Angel Pagan- Giants
12. Shane Victorinio- Red Sox
13. David Ortiz - Boston (freebie point)
14. Mike Napoli- Rangers
15. Adam LaRoche- Nationals
16. Ryan Dempster- Cubs
17. Rafael Soriano- Tigers
18. Melky Cabrera- Diamondbacks
19. Shaun Marcum- Blue Jays
20. Torii Hunter- Tigers
21. Russell Martin- Mariners
22. Cody Ross- Orioles
23. Marco Scutaro- Giants
24. Stephen Drew- A's
25. Joe Saunders- Twins
26. Ryan Ludwick- Mariners
27. Kevin Youkilis- A's
28. Francisco Liriano- Indians
29. Carlos Villauneva- Mets
30. A.J. Pierzynski- White Sox

I doubt the Marlins cleared all that payroll for Hamilton. At least Hunter looks very realistic right now

[Scully in 2012]

The bitter side if me says the Dodgers should sign Scutaro just to Block you guys...

I think we will sign Grienke because no other team will grossly overpay like we will. With the addition of Grienke and Ryu I think we edge your staff, not by much though...major respect for your staff 1-5..but I hate them all!

Depending on who you pick up/retain (Scutaro, Pagan, etc) and if we land a 3B. This should be a good year.

FYI - I will be spreading a Flu virus throughout your clubhouse so we don't have to contend with your typical last minute heroics...

[Leandres_sf]

Well, I missed the whole Melky to TOR. But I'll bet no one guessed that.

[BKLYNpigeon]

Sucks, I was really hoping the Giants would have been able to get him on a similar deal.


I hope the Giants dont panic and over pay for Pagan. I think we really have to go after Bourn now.

[SFrush90]

Sucks, I was really hoping the Giants would have been able to get him on a similar deal.


I hope the Giants dont panic and over pay for Pagan. I think we really have to go after Bourn now.

13-15M/year? No, gracias.

[4GiantWarrior9]

I could really pass on Bourn's money to Swisher, im more than content with Blanco as the starting leadoff CF..i just wonder who would be the backup CF