There is less than 24 hours remaining until the trade deadline. The Giants have made one trade thus far (Mark Scutaro), but they have been linked to a handful of influential players from around the league.
The most reoccurring rumor swirling around is outfielder Hunter Pence of the Philidelphia Phillies. John Heyman of CBS mentioned the Giants and Phillies are talking about a potential deal that would send the 29-year-old Pence to San Francisco.
I don’t know how much he would cost in return, but I’d imagine Nate Schierholtz would be a good name to throw around. Pence will make over $10 million next season (which is evaluated a bit too high for a guy of his caliber, if you ask me), so that may be the reason the Giants are being so careful in acquiring him. The ownership group needs to approve any payroll increase before any transaction is made.
Pence is hitting .268 with 17 home runs and 59 RBI in 101 games this season in right field. Obviously, if the Giants acquire Pence, their off...
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Hunter Pence,
Nate Schierholtz,
Justin Morneau,
Brandon League,
Jonathan Broxton
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals
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