As the trade deadline approaches there is plenty of speculation that Randy Winn could be the next one dealt.
Winn a graduated from San Ramon Valley High School (Danville, CA) is definitely a Bay Area favorite. He has always presented himself as a team leader. Both veteran and young players alike seem to gravitate towards his personable demeanor. Additionally, he always comes ready to play. He not only covers the complex right field of AT&T Park, but also provides options by playing all three outfield positions. If he is indeed dealt, there is on question his career .345 OBP, .423. SLG and .286 AVG would be missed. Especially on this present team that has had difficulty scoring runs, consistently.
However, if the Giants are serious about getting younger, it is important that they continue to bring up young player like Nate Schierholtz, in order to see how they perform at the next level.
If Winn departs it could potentially free up over $8MM for the 2009 season.
Even if Winn remains, and the Giants continue to fall in the standing, it may provide Management with additional reasons to bring up other minor league player and test there skills.
I for one would be sorry to see him go.
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I agree. Winn is a fan-favorite. I would be sad to see him go.
Rowand, unfortunately, made Winn expendable. Rowand is signed for four more years. With Lewis earning a spot in left, we need to open another OF spot for one of our youngsters (Bowker? Schierholz?) or a power hitting prospect we can acquire via trade. Hence the necessity for trading Winn. He's a good ballplayer, someone ought to bite, we should get at least as much as we got for Durham.
I would keep Winn. trade Aurilla and Roberts. We should also get rid of or send down Matos and Misch. Those bums aren't major league material!
As a side, we need more try-outs from the farm like Geno (funky) Espineli; great night from him yesterday.
m.c. o’connor,
I agree that Winn is being shopped, since Rowand and Lewis have been so solid in the outfield. Roberts return also feeds the rumor mill. However Winn, when healthy, has provided the Giants with a productive season. We can all agree he doesn't have a big power swing but offers some stability at the plate. I do not believe Bowker, or Roberts are as strong in AT&T Park right field, with the circulating wind and architectural nuances.
I too, would like to see Schierholz brought up, because I have thought for years the importance of the “youth movement.” However, even if Winn goes, I do not think Management is ready to commit to Schierholz. They have expressed numerous time that he will not be in the dugout unless there is a full time position so he can play everyday.
I would hope that if he is traded the Giants get a more proven minor league player than the Durham trade.
Kenk,
Parting with any of the veteran player on this Giants would be a difficult decision. It seems the team has really coalesced more this year, than in years past. Aurillia was one of my favorite player during his first stint with the Giants. However it is important to bring up some younger player to see what they can provide at the next level. If I had to move Aurilla, Roberts and/or Winn, in order to improve the club, I too would choose Aurilla and Roberts.
Misch has already been sent down, which leave the pen vulnerable in the area of long relief. I think Bochy wants to give Matos a greater chance to get acclimated to the big leagues. Rigetti will keep him on a short leash and allow him to take his lumps. If he does not perform he to will be sent down “to work on some things.” Not everyone can come up like Alex Hinshaw.
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