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:::Warning, a rant is a-comin:::
In the midst of a six game losing streak, the Giants have made a trade to aquire some bullpen help for the strech run.
Sound like a good idea?
Well, it is if...
1: The pitcher you aquire is actually good.
2: The prospect you give up is actually worth it.
3: If you actually mave a shot at the playoffs.
4: If the new guy is better than who he replaces on the 25 man roster.
But Sabean decides to add yet another near-senior citizen in 40 year old Mike Stanton...Thats just great.
Who did he give up for Mike Stanton?
Shairon Martis...That doesn't impress you? Well, how about this.
Shairon Martis, the 19 year old kid, who threw a no-hitter in the WBC...That a little better?
And to make room on the 40 man roster, we designated 24-year old Alfredo Simon for assignment.
So in essence, we give up 19 year old Shairon Martis, and 24 year-old Alfredo Simon for 40 year old Mike Stanton...Two potential eventuall contributors for someone who will be around for 2 months then probably go home to his nursing center somewhere in the heart of Florida.
Not only that, but Mike Stanton, he of the 4.5 ERA and 1.5 WHIP, replaced Jonathan Sanchez, 1.3 ERA and 1.3 WHIP, on the 25 man roster.
But Jonathan Sanchez and his tender young age of 23 wasn't doing anything towards Sabeans aparent goal of having a team who's average age is 42.
And now I find myself rooting for Sabean to do something so incredibally stupid he can't help but be fired.
Something like.
Brian Wilson/Merkin Valdez/Kevin Correia for 40 year old Roberto Hernandez...
Ugh.
Sabean, it is time to go!
:::Warning, a rant is a-comin:::
In the midst of a six game losing streak, the Giants have made a trade to aquire some bullpen help for the strech run.
Sound like a good idea?
Well, it is if...
1: The pitcher you aquire is actually good.
2: The prospect you give up is actually worth it.
3: If you actually mave a shot at the playoffs.
4: If the new guy is better than who he replaces on the 25 man roster.
But Sabean decides to add yet another near-senior citizen in 40 year old Mike Stanton...Thats just great.
Who did he give up for Mike Stanton?
Shairon Martis...That doesn't impress you? Well, how about this.
Shairon Martis, the 19 year old kid, who threw a no-hitter in the WBC...That a little better?
And to make room on the 40 man roster, we designated 24-year old Alfredo Simon for assignment.
So in essence, we give up 19 year old Shairon Martis, and 24 year-old Alfredo Simon for 40 year old Mike Stanton...Two potential eventuall contributors for someone who will be around for 2 months then probably go home to his nursing center somewhere in the heart of Florida.
Not only that, but Mike Stanton, he of the 4.5 ERA and 1.5 WHIP, replaced Jonathan Sanchez, 1.3 ERA and 1.3 WHIP, on the 25 man roster.
But Jonathan Sanchez and his tender young age of 23 wasn't doing anything towards Sabeans aparent goal of having a team who's average age is 42.
And now I find myself rooting for Sabean to do something so incredibally stupid he can't help but be fired.
Something like.
Brian Wilson/Merkin Valdez/Kevin Correia for 40 year old Roberto Hernandez...
Ugh.
Sabean, it is time to go!
