Marcus Giles Non-tendered by the Braves!

Oscar · 12-12-2006, 10:44 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

This is big... and quite unexpected. The Braves' board is already going apoplectic over it and very understandably so. Seems Atlanta unsuccessfully tried to trade him and then dumped him out of concern that arbitration would have awarded him too much money.

It is reported that his first choice for a new team is the Padres where his older brother plays but any chance the Mets would go after him? I have always liked Marcus Giles, he is a fighter and a very tough out. There have been rumours that his last year decline was due to the tougher substance testing by MLB but these are rumours only and I personally don't believe them. He had some injuries and his spot in the lineup was changing often. To me, his talent and drive are undeniable.

Either way it's good news for the Mets. I can't imagine the Braves finding someone better than him. We have all been through this second-base-upgrade ordeal, not many options out there.

Reitsma is also let go but this one is understandable. Bobby Cox could have done a better job pitching in relief.

mets2k · 12-12-2006, 11:26 PM

WOW that's very surprising.

Amazinz · 12-12-2006, 11:42 PM

I think the Mets will definitely make a push for him although SD has to be the favorites. Wow. How surreal would it be to see Giles in a Mets uniform? I despise Giles but I guess he would grow on me if he played for the Mets.

Oscar · 12-13-2006, 01:24 AM

I've always liked him; he has all the positives of a David Eek-stein

wihout the ultra-irritating negatives

. Just joking, Giles is a proven player in his own right and would be an asset to any team.

Maybe the Braves will try what the Mets are trying with Zambrano- resigning him on the cheap. I don't see a chance in h**l of this happening with Giles since he is young and plays a premium position. And the Mets can make sure it doesn't happen by making him an offer seeing he plays a position we need.

It must suck to be the Braves now. As much as I want them to fail, seeing them reluctantly release players over dollar amounts that should be peanuts for a team of their stature is a bit sad.

Pasch · 12-14-2006, 02:34 AM

I have hated Giles also but now that I think about the only reason I hate him is his success (particularly against the Mets). He would be a welcome addition to almost any club and I would certainly love Omar to bring him to Queens to start over Valentin.

mets2k · 12-14-2006, 09:23 AM

Like Pasch, I've never liked Marcus either because he has always done well against us. That being said I would take him over Valentin.

nypost.com/seven/12142006..._morrissey.htm

Quote:

"Jose Valentin is going to be our second baseman," Minaya said. "Like anything else, when a guy becomes a free agent, we always sit down and talk about it and evaluate it. But I can tell you right now, Jose Valentin is going to be our second baseman."

Added Randolph: "[Valentin] is my second baseman."

Oscar · 12-14-2006, 12:27 PM

Well, what else could they say. Valentin IS the 2B-man right now since he has the contract and Giles doesn't

. But nobody in his right mind would not prefer Giles to Valentin (Giles' Braves pedigree and rumoured non-baseball-related issues notwithstanding).

In short, I would love for the Mets to get Giles. Otherwise, Valentin should also do a decent job.

12-12-2006, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Oscar Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 84	Marcus Giles Non-tendered by the Braves! http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns This is big... and quite unexpected. The Braves' board is already going apoplectic over it and very understandably so. Seems Atlanta unsuccessfully tried to trade him and then dumped him out of concern that arbitration would have awarded him too much money. It is reported that his first choice for a new team is the Padres where his older brother plays but any chance the Mets would go after him? I have always liked Marcus Giles, he is a fighter and a very tough out. There have been rumours that his last year decline was due to the tougher substance testing by MLB but these are rumours only and I personally don't believe them. He had some injuries and his spot in the lineup was changing often. To me, his talent and drive are undeniable. Either way it's good news for the Mets. I can't imagine the Braves finding someone better than him. We have all been through this second-base-upgrade ordeal, not many options out there. Reitsma is also let go but this one is understandable. Bobby Cox could have done a better job pitching in relief. Last edited by Oscar; 12-12-2006 at 10:48 PM. Reason: Edited to fix link

12-13-2006, 01:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oscar Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 84	I've always liked him; he has all the positives of a David Eek-stein wihout the ultra-irritating negatives. Just joking, Giles is a proven player in his own right and would be an asset to any team. Maybe the Braves will try what the Mets are trying with Zambrano- resigning him on the cheap. I don't see a chance in h**l of this happening with Giles since he is young and plays a premium position. And the Mets can make sure it doesn't happen by making him an offer seeing he plays a position we need. It must suck to be the Braves now. As much as I want them to fail, seeing them reluctantly release players over dollar amounts that should be peanuts for a team of their stature is a bit sad.

12-14-2006, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Oscar Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 84	Well, what else could they say. Valentin IS the 2B-man right now since he has the contract and Giles doesn't. But nobody in his right mind would not prefer Giles to Valentin (Giles' Braves pedigree and rumoured non-baseball-related issues notwithstanding). In short, I would love for the Mets to get Giles. Otherwise, Valentin should also do a decent job.

12-12-2006, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
mets2k Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 429	WOW that's very surprising.

12-12-2006, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Amazinz Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11	I think the Mets will definitely make a push for him although SD has to be the favorites. Wow. How surreal would it be to see Giles in a Mets uniform? I despise Giles but I guess he would grow on me if he played for the Mets.

12-14-2006, 02:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pasch Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16	I have hated Giles also but now that I think about the only reason I hate him is his success (particularly against the Mets). He would be a welcome addition to almost any club and I would certainly love Omar to bring him to Queens to start over Valentin.