12/18 11:20am PST: According to Jerry Crasnik of ESPN, the Giant’s deal for Dan Uggla is a longshot. According to one source, “It’s not going to go down.” The first obstacle is the Giant’s financial constraints of Barry Zito’s and Aaron Rowand ’s large contracts. Tim Lincecum is expected to have a large contract for next season. Uggla’s base salary for 2009 is $5.35 million (you can see his contract details here) and GM Brian Sabean may not be able to fit that into his budget.
The Giant’s also don’t want to move RHP Jonathan Sanchez because it will deplete their strong rotation. See Sanchez rumor below.
The club still has hopes to fill in their infield with first base options such as Lyle Overbay or Adam LaRoche. Their third base options include Miguel Tejada and Mark DeRosa. They also need a catcher. Possible fits include Miguel Olivo and Rod Barajas.
12/17 17:24pm PST: Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune wrote earlier this week that the acquisition of Uggla could lead to the Giants moving Freddy Sanchez to third base.
12/16 10:20am: According to the Miami Herald, during the Marlins’ Dan Uggla trade talk with the San Francisco Giants, players that were discussed included RHP Jonathan Sanchez, LHP Clayton Tanner (a top minor-league pitcher) and a mid-level pitching prospect.
General Manager Brian Sabean has made it clear that they won’t trade Sanchez or pitcher Madison Bumgarner, two players that the Marlins covet. You can see Sanchez’ statistics and contract history here.
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- Noah Lowry's option will not be picked up by Giants
- Giants interested in keeping Brad Penny
- Giants have offer out to Mark DeRosa
- Ricky Nolasco signs with Marlins for 1-year $3.8 million
