According to ESPN, the Giants are close to acquiring Kansas City Royals’ outfielder Jose Guillen. There is no word who the Giants are giving up in exchange but it is expected that the Royals will be taking on some of the salary. If the trade gets finalized today, Guillen will be in uniform tonight for the Giants.
This is a curious move by Brian Sabean because they already have a group of outfielders fighting for three spots.
The only way this move makes sense is if the Giants plan on putting Aubrey Huff back at first. That could move Ishikawa back to the bench where he was very successful as a pinch-hitter off the bench.
Guillen’s numbers are not overly impressive this year but neither was Pat Burrell and as most Giants’ fans will tell you that move was definitely worth it.
If nothing else, Guillen gives the Giants a right-handed bat with pop off the bench which they will need for their playoff run.
Now if we can get Panda back to normal then that would be the trade the Giants needed to make.
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