franco used to tie bonds up in knots. they had some memorable battles.
in 1983, my boss gave me an option- boston or sf- i said can i think about that for half a second?
but business brought me back to NY in '91- then back out west again in '99.
Look what's happened to them since the Harden trade. The bottom fell out completely, they just lost a series at home to the royals in front of 12,000. i don't think this is one of beane's shining moments.
i think he puts the #1 down way too often. giants have more 2 strike hits against than any other team. yes, you have to blame pitchers but they're young and don't shake off much. they also throw a lot of pitches with him there for some reason.
move to second is good and good hands. below average at blocking plate and put outs at home.
prospects is what it would cost. molina is a money hitter but he sure does gum up the bases- he turns triples into singles- and you always have to start runners with him at bat. average behind the plate.
i disagree- strahan's a big loss and it will be felt in all facets- the run defense and short passing (screens) game, especially. as well as leadership. i don't think tuck has those instincts yet.