Thread: Trio would create buzz in free-agent market.......

Trio would create buzz in free-agent market "Overall, Sabean indicated that the Giants won't resume the pace they set last year, when they signed Affeldt, Howry and shortstop Edgar Renteria in the first three weeks of free agency. Many useful players remained available last offseason into February, and Sabean hinted that he might prefer to stalk for a while instead of quickly pouncing. "We don't have a relative...

Pouncing on Affeldt worked out great for us, but the Renteria situation turned out awful. In the case of Jason Bay (if we even go after him), it'd be great to get started right away on that. In the case of others like Dye, it'd be a great idea to wait. Hopefully he waits on Penny & Uribe and lets them test the market. I don't want Molina, Howry or Winn back here AT ALL.

That's Sabean's way of saying he messed up on Renteria, and he's letting the market develop before he over spends.

Early word out of the DR is that Pedro is going to be working on his pitch selection and hitting the ball the other way this winter... I think he is going to put everything together this winter and become the player we all know he can become... GIT R DUN SABES!!! 4 years/48 million!!!

it is rediculous as a GM to say when you are going to sign someone. It should not matter when or where the deal happens. If something presents itself that will help your team, you take it. It is rediculous to saythat we are going to wait until later in free agency. So sabean, what happens when there is a player available in late November or Mid December that helps this team and is within our budget? Do you tell him, sorry, I am waiting til...