Giants sign Span to 3 yr deal

[dredinis21]

I don't know how I feel about this.

 

[calsnowskier]

hmmmmmmm

IBWT
ISWT

 

[calsnowskier]

3/31

 

[dredinis21]

3/31

Thats not terrible. His late season labrum tear in his hip is a concern but I just watched a video of him jumping over some hurdles pretty effortlessly at home so maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill. 31 yrs old. Not a terrible defender...does he play CF? For whatever reason I remember him as a corner OF...but then again, my memory is made up primarily of malt hops and bong resin so wtf do I know?

 

[calsnowskier]

Denard Span Statistics and History | Baseball-Reference.com

He has been exclusively a CF for most of his career. Injury concerns aside, he is a solid get. It ALL lies on his health.

 

[calsnowskier]

hmmmmmmm

IBWT
ISWT

I guess we need to get used to IEWT as well. But he has not earned that moniker yet...

 

[RamsFan88]

So does this mean Pagan is moving to LF? Or will he platoon with Blanco?

 

[calsnowskier]

So does this mean Pagan is moving to LF? Or will he platoon with Blanco?

I would guess that he will be the primary LF, but will sit A LOT in favor of the OF dujour.

 

[BroncoInCALI]

As you guys said, if he stays healthy, it has a chance to be a very good signing. I really like Blanco in the 4th OF/platoon role, so hopefully he stays healthy.

 

[calsnowskier]

CF - Span
2B - Panik
C - Posey
RF - Pence
1B - Belt
SS - Crawford
3B - Duffy
LF - Pagan

 

[GiantsPackersChamps2011]

Span
Panik
Posey
Pence
Belt
Crawford
Duffy
Pagan

Bumgarner
Cueto
Shark
Peavy
Cain/Heston


Sign me up. Health obviously a concern with Span but IF healthy very nice leadoff hitter, solid D, clubhouse guy

 

[calsnowskier]

I actually think I like Duffy in the 3 hle and move everyone else down. REALLY lengthens the lineup.

 

[Stokes1931]

Perhaps Oxy is on the block?

 

[calsnowskier]

Perhaps Oxy is on the block?

Who would take him?

However...

Imagine we were able to send him somewhere for a rack of batting practice bats.

The Giants could still sign Cespedes...

Span
Panik
Posey
Cespedes
Pence
Belt
Duffy
Crawford

WOW

 

[Stokes1931]

I actually think I like Duffy in the 3 hle and move everyone else down. REALLY lengthens the lineup.

Span
Panik
Duffy
Posey
Pence
Belt
Crawford
Pagan/Parker/Mac
Pitcher

I'd take that lineup.

Lotta P's in that lineup, so had sorta hoped for Parra.

I've liked Span since he played for the Twinkies, and hope his health cooperates. Solid lineup.

 

[Stokes1931]

Who would take him?

However...

Imagine we were able to send him somewhere for a rack of batting practice bats.

The Giants could still sign Cespedes...

Span
Panik
Posey
Cespedes
Pence
Belt
Duffy
Crawford

WOW

Flip Oxy for Trout. I'd even throw in Peavy and Heston.....

 

[calsnowskier]

Flip Oxy for Trout. I'd even throw in Peavy and Heston.....

So Cespedes would be our #4 OFer?

Interesting...

 

[SFGRTB]

I like this a lot. We really needed another CFer, not just an outfielder. Span isn't GREAT in CF but he is good enough. Not much to add from me, he should slot right into the lead-off spot, needs to stay healthy but if he does he'll be fine, really interested to see what this means for Pagan etc.

I will add, Span's batted ball pull/center/opposite field percentages in 2015: 34.1%/ 35.4%/ 31.4%. That'll fit just fine into AT&T Park.

 

[calsnowskier]

I like this a lot. We really needed another CFer, not just an outfielder. Span isn't GREAT in CF but he is good enough. Not much to add from me, he should slot right into the lead-off spot, needs to stay healthy but if he does he'll be fine, really interested to see what this means for Pagan etc.

I will add, Span's batted ball pull/center/opposite field percentages in 2015: 34.1%/ 35.4%/ 31.4%. That'll fit just fine into AT&T Park.

Wow. That sounds a LOT like Scutaro/Panik/Duffy

 

[LHG]

Lame.
Hope I'm wrong.