Giants are shopping Lincecum!

SDM · Post #1 » by **SDM** » Tue Nov 6, 2007 3:26 pm

http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/fil ... t_orlando/

Ideally, they want a young power bat, something we have.

Rios for Lincecum?

Do it up, JP.

Ideally, I'd shop Wells, but his contract is a killer. A five man rotation of Halladay, Burnett, Lincecum, Marcum, and McGowan will take us to the playoffs, if they remain healthy.

Post #2 » by **Geddy** » Tue Nov 6, 2007 5:26 pm

I don't think giving up Rios is a wise move.

SDM · Post #3 » by **SDM** » Tue Nov 6, 2007 7:15 pm

Rios is a nice player, but I think he's redundant with Wells in the lineup. Wells is streakier, and Rios is a better contact hitter, but they both have about the same plate patience. Defensively, it's a wash. Ideally, I'd deal Vernon for the pitcher who will take the Ace reigns from Roy by the end of the decade, but his contract cannot be moved.

Pitchers like Lincecum don't come around very often, and honestly, I'd sell the farm to get the guy in addition to Rios.

Sai Young · Post #4 » by **Sai Young** » Tue Nov 6, 2007 10:57 pm

there must be a catch why would you give up a promising pitcher so fast?
especially for a rebuilding team that needs someone to rebuild around

prolly hes mike sritoka'd

Post #5 » by **arrpy** » Tue Nov 6, 2007 11:23 pm

The Jays should definitely keep Alex Rios, he has tons of potential (still), and is our best player right now.

Our pitching rotation may not be that deep, but it's not worth giving up Rios.

Griff83 · Post #6 » by **Griff83** » Wed Nov 7, 2007 2:23 am

I would not deal Rios for Lincecum.

asif9t9 · Post #7 » by **asif9t9** » Wed Nov 7, 2007 3:06 am

Sai Young wrote:there must be a catch why would you give up a promising pitcher so fast?
especially for a rebuilding team that needs someone to rebuild around

prolly hes mike sritoka'd

Mike Sirotka?

Post #8 » by **OldNo7** » Wed Nov 7, 2007 3:57 am

The Giants are a stupid organization

Post #9 » by **spykelee** » Thu Nov 8, 2007 5:19 am

I would deal wells for lincecum. But not Rois. I have alot more faith that Rios is the better long term option in regards to consistency and effectiveness. He's just a better all around player. Wells is to streaky. Qutestionable approach. Rios is solid

Post #10 » by **Bleeding Green** » Thu Nov 8, 2007 5:21 am

You seriously wouldn't deal Rios for Lincecum?

Lincecum would instantly be your best pitcher. Which is saying a lot because you probably already have the best pitching staff in baseball if everyone is healthy.

Post #11 » by **SmallTownJournalist303** » Thu Nov 8, 2007 7:09 am

Linecum doesn't fit the Giants "everyone under 38 must go" ideology, so somehow I'm not surprised to hear that they're shopping him.

Post #12 » by **Bleeding Green** » Thu Nov 8, 2007 7:27 am

I really don't think they're shopping him. Just some hack writer put his name down and rumors spread.The writer who originated it probably had Lincecum confused with Lowry or something.

But it is the Giants we're talking about so who knows.

Griff83 · Post #13 » by **Griff83** » Thu Nov 8, 2007 4:30 pm

Bleeding Green wrote:You seriously wouldn't deal Rios for Lincecum?

Lincecum would instantly be your best pitcher. Which is saying a lot because you probably already have the best pitching staff in baseball if everyone is healthy.

so Lincecum is already better then Halliday?

SDM · Post #14 » by **SDM** » Thu Nov 8, 2007 4:54 pm

Halladay is no spring chicken. Lincecum will be one of the top five pitchers in baseball for the next ten years.

Griff83 · Post #15 » by **Griff83** » Thu Nov 8, 2007 4:57 pm

SDM wrote:Halladay is no spring chicken. Lincecum will be one of the top five pitchers in baseball for the next ten years.

Sorry but theres no way Lincecum will be better then Doc next season and theres also no way Lincecum is a top 5 pitcher next year.

SDM · Post #16 » by **SDM** » Thu Nov 8, 2007 5:30 pm

He won't be next season, but I expect him to at least be comparable to him within two years. However, Halladay has made the transition from K artist to groundball pitcher. You never know. Either way, if he's offered, you have to take it. He could turn out to be Dontrelle Willis, with his slingshot delivery, but it's worth the chance for someone as replaceable as Rios.

Post #17 » by **spykelee** » Thu Nov 8, 2007 6:25 pm

See that's the thing. Honestly I wouldn't trade Rios for lincecum because great 5 tool players don't come around either. Amazing arm, good accuracy, excellent field coverage. Hits for power and average. Steals bases. Rios has the kind of in game potential that isn't easily replaceable.

But I would trade wells. He's awesome in 2 or 3 areas, but only average in the rest. Whatever the case, I get tired of beatwriters lookin for any quote so they can just jump on it and assume the worst and lincecum's on the market. Why in the world really would the giants make any trade involving one of the best up and coming pitchers in baseball?

Post #18 » by **Bleeding Green** » Fri Nov 9, 2007 5:31 am

BlueJay_ wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

:rofl: :rofl:

so Lincecum is already better then Halliday?

1. Yes.
2. H-A-L-L-A-D-A-Y.

Griff83 · Post #19 » by **Griff83** » Fri Nov 9, 2007 1:28 pm

Bleeding Green wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

1. Yes.
2. H-A-L-L-A-D-A-Y.

sorry but he isnt.

Will he be one day? Maybe, but your out of your mind if you think Lincecum is currently better then Doc.

cb4_89 · Post #20 » by **cb4_89** » Fri Nov 9, 2007 4:22 pm

come on BG. Halladay is still a top 2 pitcher in the game. Linecum would probly be our second man.