A Worthless Week

This was a disappointing week in the Giants organization. It wasn't so much that they weren't able to get C.C. Sabathia as that they said they would be fine if they weren't able to get another bat to add to their lineup. Bruce Bochy said that he and managment were okay with playing Pablo Sandoval and Travis Ishikawa on the corners at the start of the season. 

I am fine with Sandoval starting but Ishikawa is not a proven enough player, in my eyes, to be the opening day first baseman. He only has three homeruns in his 45 game career and that shows that he doesn't have much pop. A first baseman is known to hit balls out of the park. He is an above average fielder, but right now, hitting is what the Giants need. Ishikawa is not the answer. I know that the Giants are wanting to go young and I really want that to happen as well, but I don't see a future for Travis with the Giants. 

I think they need to acquire a third baseman. Sandoval will make a fine first baseman and the market looks bleak in that area anyway. Adam Dunn was the best option and he is getting old and we don't really need all the strike outs and poor fielding anyway. At third, we did lose the option of getting Casey Blake, but we can still get Joe Crede or Jorge Cantu. These guys would add some more power to the club and Crede is a solid defender as well. 

I think if the Giants want to have an even ok infield next year, there going to have to make another move before the season starts. It is unfortunate that the Giants are fine with what they have now. This just shows they don't have any real urge to win soon. One more is all it takes.