Well, if the Marlins go that route and move Miguel Cabrera to third base and put Blalock at first base, they would need another outfielder.
Rowand, Marte, and a pitching prospect for Delgado?
Nothing. But what does that matter? His numbers are better than Konerko's.
Brian Giles: .299 .413 .542 .954
Paul Konerko: .279 .349 .488 .837
I love what Konerko did for us in the postseason but give me Giles over Konerko any day of the week.
I know. I guess I'd rather see that lineup though.
I like Giles on a shorter, cheaper contract than Konerko on a massive 5 year deal. Giles is a better all-around hitter than Konerko.
I'm not sure but I think anyone who is suggesting Giles over Konerko would want to move Dye to first base and let Giles play right field and DH a couple times a week. Maybe bring Frank back to DH if he proves to be healthy. That lineup would look like this:
Podsednik LF
Iguchi 2B
Giles RF
Frank DH
Dye 1B
Rowand CF
Pierzynski C
Crede 3B
Uribe SS
Giles would be our lefty #3 hitter. He would not provide as much power as Konerko but his power numbers could go way up moving from PETCO to the Cell. His contract would also be cheaper and safer than what Konerko's likely will be. I agree with you though. This probably won't happen.
After seeing the ridiculous contract Eyre got from the Cubs for having one good season, I'd rather have Marte. At least Marte had three good seasons and only one bad one. Who would you rather have? Eyre for 3 years and $11 million or Marte for 3 years and $8.25 million? And Eyre got a $1.5 million signing bonus and a no-trade clause. :puke
I'm not too sure about trading for Thome after reading this:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/spor...407_mari17.html
The Phillies want Felix Hernandez for Jim Thome? Okay. :headshake