Wednesday, February 21, 2007

A few things I would like to see this spring:

Move Armando Benitez – I really don’t care if you need to outright release the guy, really. The man is a cancer in the clubhouse and throws teammates under the bus. I would make this my #1 priority during spring along with grooming Brian Wilson for the closer position.

Extend Omar Vizquel’s contract – The man still plays like he is in his late 20’s. His on base percentage is solid, he can steal a base or two and he has fun. I still remember last season when he busted out a San Diego Padre’s polo and aided in sweeping the infield on his day off (hilarious). Baseball needs more players like Omar and the Giants would be foolish to let him go.

Linden in the infield – Let’s face it, since J.T. the Giants haven’t had a long term solution for first base. I know most of you are looking at this idea the same way my dog looks at the water heater when it clicks on in the morning, however it is not a half bad idea. This does stem partially from hearing K-Frand is taking fly balls to give him more of a chance for playing time in his utility roll. Linden is athletic and young enough to learn a new position and if his on base percentage continues to climb he might be able to land as an every day player in the infield for a while in orange and black.

The list can go on but I want to hear your thoughts:

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