Matt Holliday is on my 2010 wish list for the San Francisco Giants.
Wish list dreaming over here.
C – Bengie Molina
1B – Pablo Sandoval
2B – Freddy Sanchez
3B – Mark DeRosa
SS – Kevin Frandsen
LF – Matt Holliday
CF – Aaron Rowand
RF – Fred Lewis
A couple things about this list:
- I know the knock on Fred Lewis. His fielding is terrible and he’s been inconsistent at the plate, but I’d argue for upside over downside on him any day.
- Bengie Molina isn’t great, but Giants fans shouldn’t expect him to be either. He’ll get his numbers — slowly and untimely — and will look good on paper at the end of the year. But the positive is he’ll modestly provide stability at catcher and coach up the pitching staff, which is still relatively young, well throughout the year.
- I haven’t given up on Kevin Frandsen — or Nate Schierholz — but the time for patience is coming to a close. If they can’t prove that they’re worthy of their roster spots (you can throw Freddy Lewis in this mix) after 2010, the black and orange will need do a total restructuring without these fellas.
Am I the only one who thinks Mark DeRosa is a step sideways, rather than a step forward?
G-men, your move.
I’m confused. You’re not happy with DeRosa?
I wouldn’t say I’m not happy. But I’m not satisfied either.
1. As a huge Freddy Lewis supporter, even I’m starting to wonder how much upside an almost 30-year-old has, ya know?
2. Agree on Bengie, definitely.
3. Schierholtz – yes. Frandsen – no. Schierholtz has hit at all levels, even if he doesn’t walk enough. You need a thumper in this lineup more than folks who just get on base. Frandsen does do much of either doesn’t add much to the lineup or in the field.