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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Saltzman Says...Here's hoping Kevin Frandsen finds a role
Kevin Franden, who grew up cheering for the San Francisco Giants much like myself, is trying to make the Padres Opening Day roster as a utility infielder.
Frandsen graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California, and later attended San José State University, playing for the Spartans and leaving the school as its all-time leader in hits. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 12th round (370th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft and made his Major League debut with the Giants on April 28, 2006. Frandsen hit his first Major League home run on August 17, 2006, against the Padres at PETCO Park. In March 2008, the San Francisco Giants confirmed that Frandsen ruptured his left Achilles' tendon, which forced him to miss nearly the entire season. Frandsen was activated before the final game of the season; he had his only at-bat as a pinch hitter and made an out. During the Giants' 2009 spring training camp Frandsen competed with Emmanuel Burriss for the starting second baseman position; Burris was named the starter on April 1, 2009 and Frandsen was sent to the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies. Later in the year, May 17, 2009, Frandsen was called up as Juan Uribe was placed on the bereavement list. Just prior to the 2010 season, Frandsen was dealt to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later and cash considerations.
In memory of DJ Frandsen, who was Kevin's older brother, here is the link to an article about how Kevin kept his brother's memory alive as he ascended to the major leagues.
Frandsen graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California, and later attended San José State University, playing for the Spartans and leaving the school as its all-time leader in hits. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 12th round (370th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft and made his Major League debut with the Giants on April 28, 2006. Frandsen hit his first Major League home run on August 17, 2006, against the Padres at PETCO Park. In March 2008, the San Francisco Giants confirmed that Frandsen ruptured his left Achilles' tendon, which forced him to miss nearly the entire season. Frandsen was activated before the final game of the season; he had his only at-bat as a pinch hitter and made an out. During the Giants' 2009 spring training camp Frandsen competed with Emmanuel Burriss for the starting second baseman position; Burris was named the starter on April 1, 2009 and Frandsen was sent to the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies. Later in the year, May 17, 2009, Frandsen was called up as Juan Uribe was placed on the bereavement list. Just prior to the 2010 season, Frandsen was dealt to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later and cash considerations.
In memory of DJ Frandsen, who was Kevin's older brother, here is the link to an article about how Kevin kept his brother's memory alive as he ascended to the major leagues.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Saltzman Says... Tejada vs Uribe
Like I assumed, the Giants did try to offer a similar contract to Juan Uribe. They assumed they could offer a slightly lesser deal than the Dodgers and receive a "hometown" discount. They reportedly offered a 3 year $20 million to bring him back. Uribe was looking for at least $25 million and the Dodgers reportedly threatened to take the money off the table. Uribe's agent took the higher offer, and Uribe is a Dodger.
Tejada, by far, is the closest player to Uribe on the open market. Clearly, the other shortstop options don't have the power we will miss with Uribe gone. The other part of the equation that can't be understated is the absence of Uribe in the locker room will be missed, but Tejada can and will make up for that and then some.
One thing we have learned is that the locker room is a sacred place and with guys like Renteria, Uribe, Huff, Rowand and Zito, character is worth something to the Giants. Tejada has always been proclaimed as a fantastic teammate, and his presence in the locker room will fill the void lost by Renteria and Uribe.
As far as $6.5 million being way to much money to pay for Tejada, the team had budgeted $7 million for a SS, which means they have the money to sign whoever else they planned on bringing back. Yes, it is too much money for what he is "worth" but you also need to remember that he is on the top of other team's list for a SS/3B this off-season. If we didn't bring him in, someone else, i.e. San Diego, would have signed him. We already lost Uribe in the division. We don't need to miss out on another.
Tejada, by far, is the closest player to Uribe on the open market. Clearly, the other shortstop options don't have the power we will miss with Uribe gone. The other part of the equation that can't be understated is the absence of Uribe in the locker room will be missed, but Tejada can and will make up for that and then some.
One thing we have learned is that the locker room is a sacred place and with guys like Renteria, Uribe, Huff, Rowand and Zito, character is worth something to the Giants. Tejada has always been proclaimed as a fantastic teammate, and his presence in the locker room will fill the void lost by Renteria and Uribe.
As far as $6.5 million being way to much money to pay for Tejada, the team had budgeted $7 million for a SS, which means they have the money to sign whoever else they planned on bringing back. Yes, it is too much money for what he is "worth" but you also need to remember that he is on the top of other team's list for a SS/3B this off-season. If we didn't bring him in, someone else, i.e. San Diego, would have signed him. We already lost Uribe in the division. We don't need to miss out on another.
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