Marcus Giles

Ultimate · December 11th, 2006, 09:42 PM

Speculation is that the BRaves will non tender him and he will become a free agent. I know he has dropped over the last year. But I think he has it in him to rebound and be a .800-.850 OPS guy which is money at second. Even if he just repeats last year he is still better than Royce Clayton.

I know the Padres will be a tough competitior for his services, but he would be a great fit with the Blue Jays. ANy idea what he is going to get salarywise?

TheShaker99 · December 12th, 2006, 02:43 AM

I think he's looking for a 2 to 3 year deal not sure about the dollars.
Here's a clip I copied from ESPN on him he might be traded?

: Atlanta is likely to non-tender Giles by the Tuesday deadline, but is in talks with Pittsburgh about a possible trade that would send Giles, Adam LaRoche and Kyle Davies to the Pirates for Jose Castillo, Mike Gonzalez, Nate McLouth and Humberto Cota, the Savannah Morning News reports.

gojays2007 · December 12th, 2006, 05:43 AM

The Giles off their roids are overrated.

TheShaker99 · December 12th, 2006, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gojays2007

The Giles off their roids are overrated.

Lol, yeah I know. He'd be cheap I imagine?

WilsonC · December 12th, 2006, 08:42 AM

He'd certainly be worth investigating. He's not a sure thing to rebound, but even at last year's level he'd be useful if the price is right. Now, I suspect he'll cost at least a moderate amount, but he could end up being a bargain for whoever gets him.

TrueBlueJay · December 12th, 2006, 09:07 AM

I'm for it

BlueJaysLee · December 12th, 2006, 10:19 AM

I'm against it. Mainly because TrueBlueJay wants it to happen

TrueBlueJay · December 12th, 2006, 10:22 AM

You son of a...

LOL

Ultimate · December 12th, 2006, 10:44 AM

Yeah it definetely depends on the price. But a little offense out of our open MIddle infield spot certainly wouldn't hurt us. And I imagine he comes significantly cheaper than Julio Lugo,

Paul · December 12th, 2006, 02:58 PM

I'm sure he'll get at least $5mil/year in this market (probably significantly more... heck, Pedro "automatic strikeout" Feliz got 5 mil), and signing him would mean putting Hill at his weaker position. I'd pass.

Ultimate · December 12th, 2006, 03:54 PM

I'd be willing to do it at 4-5 Million but not on a long term deal. Perhaps a 2 year deal.

Ultimate · December 12th, 2006, 04:47 PM

He was officially non tendered today. Rotoworld speculates the Padres as the a favourites, with the Jays, Mets and Red Sox also being candidates.

TheShaker99 · December 13th, 2006, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimate

He was officially non tendered today. Rotoworld speculates the Padres as the a favourites, with the Jays, Mets and Red Sox also being candidates.

I would'nt get in a bidding war for him, but if he thinks the Jays will be on the dance floor come season's end, I'm sure he might lean our way. I'd like Hill at 2nd better to be honest. I think Hill's a GG at 2nd in the near future. Now let's get some pitching!!!! GO JAYS GO!!!

WilsonC · December 13th, 2006, 08:16 AM

I'm guessing he'll command 6-7 million/year. Even in his worst year last year, his bat wasn't really that far below Lugo's, and prior to last year his bat was quite a bit better than Lugo's, and he's also younger. He'll probably get less than Lugo did, due mainly to his down year and partly because Lugo can play short, but an argument can be made that Giles is really the more valuable.

I'm actually a bit surprised by this non-tender; in this market, he likely wouldn't be particularly overpriced in arbitration, and likely would have been an easily tradeable commodity.

Ultimate · December 13th, 2006, 08:56 AM

I'm surprised by the non tender as well.

We have money to spend and we need to improve our team in some way. Middle infield might not be the ideal place to do it but its still an improvement. He is a huge upgrade over Clayton.

December 11th, 2006, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ultimate Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 116	Marcus Giles Speculation is that the BRaves will non tender him and he will become a free agent. I know he has dropped over the last year. But I think he has it in him to rebound and be a .800-.850 OPS guy which is money at second. Even if he just repeats last year he is still better than Royce Clayton. I know the Padres will be a tough competitior for his services, but he would be a great fit with the Blue Jays. ANy idea what he is going to get salarywise?

December 12th, 2006, 02:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 9	I'm sure he'll get at least $5mil/year in this market (probably significantly more... heck, Pedro "automatic strikeout" Feliz got 5 mil), and signing him would mean putting Hill at his weaker position. I'd pass. Last edited by Paul; December 12th, 2006 at 03:02 PM.

December 12th, 2006, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheShaker99 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 80	I think he's looking for a 2 to 3 year deal not sure about the dollars. Here's a clip I copied from ESPN on him he might be traded? : Atlanta is likely to non-tender Giles by the Tuesday deadline, but is in talks with Pittsburgh about a possible trade that would send Giles, Adam LaRoche and Kyle Davies to the Pirates for Jose Castillo, Mike Gonzalez, Nate McLouth and Humberto Cota, the Savannah Morning News reports.

December 12th, 2006, 05:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
gojays2007 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 177	The Giles off their roids are overrated.

December 12th, 2006, 08:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
WilsonC Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 121	He'd certainly be worth investigating. He's not a sure thing to rebound, but even at last year's level he'd be useful if the price is right. Now, I suspect he'll cost at least a moderate amount, but he could end up being a bargain for whoever gets him.

December 12th, 2006, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
TrueBlueJay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 174	I'm for it

December 12th, 2006, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
BlueJaysLee New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4	I'm against it. Mainly because TrueBlueJay wants it to happen

December 12th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
TrueBlueJay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 174	You son of a... LOL

December 12th, 2006, 10:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ultimate Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 116	Yeah it definetely depends on the price. But a little offense out of our open MIddle infield spot certainly wouldn't hurt us. And I imagine he comes significantly cheaper than Julio Lugo,

December 12th, 2006, 03:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ultimate Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 116	I'd be willing to do it at 4-5 Million but not on a long term deal. Perhaps a 2 year deal.

December 12th, 2006, 04:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ultimate Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 116	He was officially non tendered today. Rotoworld speculates the Padres as the a favourites, with the Jays, Mets and Red Sox also being candidates.

December 13th, 2006, 08:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
WilsonC Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 121	I'm guessing he'll command 6-7 million/year. Even in his worst year last year, his bat wasn't really that far below Lugo's, and prior to last year his bat was quite a bit better than Lugo's, and he's also younger. He'll probably get less than Lugo did, due mainly to his down year and partly because Lugo can play short, but an argument can be made that Giles is really the more valuable. I'm actually a bit surprised by this non-tender; in this market, he likely wouldn't be particularly overpriced in arbitration, and likely would have been an easily tradeable commodity.

December 13th, 2006, 08:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ultimate Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 116	I'm surprised by the non tender as well. We have money to spend and we need to improve our team in some way. Middle infield might not be the ideal place to do it but its still an improvement. He is a huge upgrade over Clayton.