mlbtraderumors.com - 12/11/2007
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Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News has a few new tidbits concerning the Giants.
They're considering a late push for Kosuke Fukudome . Baggarly notes that Fukudome is expected to get at least 4/44. I think Fukudome makes a bit of sense for the Giants; he could be a draw.
Baggarly says the Giants are in more heavily on Aaron Rowand . This makes less sense to ...
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El Lefty Malo —
12:30 PM UPDATE: Rowand, rowand, rowand your boat, gently over the falls…
Punning aside, if it came down to the same contract terms for Fukudome or Rowand, I’d actually lean toward Rowand for his right-handed power and his center-field defense. He’s also more a known quantity; we don’t know how Fukudome’s skills will translate. That said, I much prefer the Giants trade for a really good third baseman and leave the outfield situation as it is for now. Or get Mike Cameron for a year or two and a discount. ...
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leftymalo.com 12/11/2007 — We might find out today where Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome will sign. San Francisco has an outside shot, though I’ve seen no concrete reports that Brian Sabean has made a strong play for him.
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Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 12/11/2007
Updated 8:55 Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome told the Chunichi Dragons he will not return next season, saying he wants to make a move to the major leagues. Fukudome, who became a free agent last month, informed the Central League club of his ...
Rios-for-Lincecum trade talks end —
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The deal is off the table. The proposed trade that would have sent right fielder Alex Rios to the Giants in exchange for pitcher Tim Lincecum is no longer in play. San Francisco effectively ended the trade talk on Wednesday, when the team signed ...
