Amidst the chaos that has been a largely inactive offseason so far, one name hasn’t been discussed among the Adam LaRoches and Nick Johnsons of the world.  That name is Aubrey Huff.  He’s cheaper than four years and $40 million worth of Adrian Beltre or whatever Adam LaRoche’s demands may be. Because the front office is...
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Since the Winter Meetings, trade winds have been a-swirling.  Most significantly, the Mariners acquired Cliff Lee for next to nothing shortly after inking Chone Figgins to start at third base.  Seattle is one hitter away from being finished with their offseason shopping.  So goes the offseason of a team with a competent, creative GM. ...
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After a long silence, our Fearless Leader, Brian Sabean has spoken with Joan Ryan about his offseason game-plan.  I’ve decided to translate the difficult language GM’s use sometimes into layman’s terms, so that we can all understand the method behind the madness. Some choice quotes: “What we’re doing right now – to get a bat, to...
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So the big news in Giantsland is the hiring of triple-A hitting guru Hensley Meulens.  He took a broken, OBP-challenged John Bowker and turned him into a more patient hitter with a better approach in a matter of months.  If he can do more of the same for the rest of the Giants hitters,...
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