Report: Pence deal to Giants 'in place'
KPIX, a television station in San Francisco, is reporting that the Giants "have a deal in place" for Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence. However, Giants vice president Bobby Evans said in a text message that there's "no truth to the rumor" the Giants have a deal in place for Pence.
Report: Pence deal to Giants 'in place'
Daily News staff
KPIX, a television station in San Francisco, is reporting that the Giants "have a deal in place" for Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence. Giants vice president Bobby Evans reportedly denied the report in a text message, saying that there's "no truth to the rumor."
But sources tell Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com that, although no agreeement has been reached, the Giants and the Phillies are indeed discussing a deal.
Pence, 30, is hitting .268 with 17 home runs and 59 RBI. Should there be a trade, the Phillies could bring up Domonic Brown from the minor leagues.
The Phillies are expected to become sellers after a weekend sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves effectively eliminated them from playoff contention. The MLB trade deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday.
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I really think that Rube overpays his players in order to ensure that the Phillies will have the league's highest salary so the Phillies won't be a competitor for him when he jumps ship to another team. Where is Montgomery during this nonsense ???— BobSG- Anyone want to buy a Hunter Pence jersey cheap?— Wilhelm Von Humboldt
- I guess the fact that Pence has left the team in Washington would be a clue. The presser should be soon. Apparently, Blanton is headed to the O's. Source: can't tell you.— syddan26
- What happens to Hunter Pence Bobblehead Night?— guitarman
- Woops. I posted that we need to get rid of Kratz. We keep him, get rid of Schneider.— wo_fat
- Pence does make mental mistakes, but I love how everyone acts like the guy was amazing and now is horrible. He is on pace for the best power numbers of his career. Also, the guy is currently batting .271 and is a career .290 hitter. These aren't horrible numbers, especially with a HRs in the upper 20s and over 90s RBIs, which he likely will have at season's end. People are ridiculous. He's a good player, and if JRoll is worth 10 to 12 mil, Pence is certianly worth 15. Especially with the other hitters on this team.— staup640
PLEASE!!! NO DOMONIC BROWN!! Trade him for a used ball bag or something, but DON'T put him on the big club EVER AGAIN!!!- S, agree, they need to address 3B for next season via trade (Olt being the best choice). My point is they need more than Joseph, maybe their best young OF and one top pitching prospect. I heard before Valle could be move to 3B or OF. I don't think he's as good defensively as Joseph. And Joseph has shown big time power for a young kid.— EL Zorro
- I like Joseph over Valle for sure. The Giants have Panik who's a highly ranked SS many project to play 2B. That would be insurance for 2014 when Utley's contract is up. I don't see the Giants giving up Panik for Pence though. Maybe a guy like Schierholtz is included or something.
Speaking of switching positions I read that the Phillies have been trying Ruf in the outfield. He's been hitting well. If he can play somewhere other than 1B maybe he can get a shot next year or in 2014.
I feel like the Phillies could make Victorino an offer if they trade Pence. I could see Shane signing for a discount after the year he's had. I have mixed feelings about that scenario.— s - For those who want Brown sent to Siberia, he will get a shot this year now. That makes sense. This is his chance to show he's ready for the big leagues and they have to let that play out. They've invested too much in the guy. Depending on who they trade, Brown may get to play an outfield position he's more comfortable with. I think Brown can definitely hit. His fielding and time on the DL concern me. But he's not staying in the minors if the Phillies are moving guys out.— s
- if moving Pence means retaining Loserino, then count me out. 55 years of following this team faithfully and that would end it for me.— advantasux
- Pence's defense has been bad this year, but offensively he's on pace for 27 HR and 95 RBIs despite having no one other than Chooch in this line up for most of the year. Who's gonna play RF next year...Dom Brown? LOL great another LF bat with less power and who by the way can't stay healthy and looks even more lost in the field sometimes.
People they won't go after Bourn unless they trade Willie Mays Hayes because he'll pout if he's not hitting leadoff. They'd have to offer Victorino $12M as a qualifying offer if you want to keep him in CF. If WMH and Victorino are worth $12M-ish a year, Pence is certainly worth $15M.— Only in Philly... - Bibley Bob Pence looks like he be spending way to much time behind them vegetable stands.— Astro Jones
- I am not saying that I would keep Polanco for next year. I was just saying that it is one option they could do. I would prefer to get a young 3B prospect in here like Olt.
However, I'm still not 100% sold on trading Lee though. If Halladay is hurt next year (or if he leaves after 2013) and Lee is gone, you are looking at a rotation of Hamels, Worley, Kendrick, Cloyd and May/Pettibone/minor league pitcher. I would much rather take my chances with keeping Lee and using Lee and Hamels as the top two starters in 2014 with Worley and some of the baby aces mixed in.— sjuhawk416 - You have to look at Lee's age. He'll be 34 in a month. The chances of him living up to his contract in 2016 at the age of 37-38 are not good. Trading either Lee or Halladay at this point in their careers is not a huge loss (my opinion). The real goal for both of those guys was to have them help win another WS within a window that is now all but shut. Perhaps with some retooling it's open on a very very tiny crack next year but those are not odds you put 25m a year on. — s
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