2009-01-06T15:22:42-05:00 <p>The Giants appear to be taking a close look at free-agent third baseman <strong>Joe Crede</strong>. They've reviewed Crede's medical report and don't appear discouraged about pursuing Crede, a terrific third baseman who's been hampered at times by back trouble.</p> <p>Crede, instrumental in the White Sox's 2005 World Series championship, hit .248 with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs in 2008, when he missed significant playing time with back woes. The Giants have been by far the most aggressive team in the NL West and are making a bid to steal a winnable division with their moves this winter.</p> Giants willing to take chance on Crede 2009-01-01T21:36:44-05:00 22 2009-01-01T21:36:44-05:00 1 3 10 2009-01-06T15:22:41-05:00 http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/349/167/thumb/funny-trucker-hat.jpg 35485 Black Hat 349587 22 if Crede is healthy, his glove and his clutch hitting (not just power) make him the best 3rd baseman in the AL. Unlike some 30 million dollar options, he hits in the playoffs. But being a whitesox fan, I have watched him sit the last 2 seasons. Its sad, he is a great player and will be missed here, but back problems dont go away. He is going to have problems for the rest of his career 3881628 2009-01-03T04:27:58-05:00 http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/650/109/thumb/earpopcandy.jpg 8 CA WillTheThrill Sacramento 650749 21 Unless they're looking to keep their team physicians busy, the Giants would be nuts to sign Crede. He hasn't been healthy for two seasons due to his chronic back troubles. Suddenly, they're going to vanish? This would be a major mistake. Ask Beane how he feels about his decision to re-sign Eric Chavez to an extension, essentially ignoring his back problems. Forget about this guy, you'll be glad you did. 3850381 2009-01-03T01:18:35-05:00 6 CA whatawegot Walnut Creek 649415 20 hey sf mAN. u on crack dude? Sanchez at his highest level? Wake up. Sanchez pitched like crap the second half of the year. Worn out. A tool. First half different story. Maybe what you meant was trade him next off season when his value for 1 year is at its peak. U wont get crap for him. Get crede which for 1 year will be better than anything we have had for years at least from a home run stand point. Get manny and now you have increased your home runs(shortstop 15 plus) 3rd base(15 plus) outfield(35 plus). Dont mess with the pitching. get some damm hitters. I want 10-5 run games not 2 nothing. 3849454 2009-01-02T15:24:03-05:00 http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/649/410/thumb/315249.jpg 2 CA sfman46 Oakland 650051 16 also beltre is being payed friggen 11 million bucks a year. DO NOT TRADE FOR BELTRE. 3844030 2009-01-02T16:42:49-05:00 128 XX califkid No City 133277 also beltre is being payed friggen 11 million bucks a year. DO NOT TRADE FOR BELTRE. 19 But he is also in the walk year of his contract and we know how well he played the last time that happen (48 HRS, second in MVP voting). 3845066 2009-01-02T16:41:42-05:00 128 XX califkid No City 133277 18 Although a Dodger's fan, this could be a good deal for the Giants. Yes, there is risk involved but I think a risk worth taking. If the Dodgers hadn't re-signed Blake, I would have been happy to get Crede. 3845064 2009-01-02T16:20:15-05:00 15 UT jloom21 Salt Lake City 448519 17 Ya age and health are definetely issues but picture this: 1. CF. Roberts/Winn P.Lincecum 2. 2B. Frandsen P. Cain 3. LF. Ramirez P. Johnson 4. 3B. Crede P. Lowry 5. RF. Rowand P. Zito 6. C. Molina 7. 1B. Sandoval 8. SS. Renteria 9. P. ?????? If HEALTHY and Zito returning to form then this would raise some brows! 3844727 2009-01-02T15:24:03-05:00 http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/649/410/thumb/315249.jpg 2 CA sfman46 Oakland 650051 16 also beltre is being payed friggen 11 million bucks a year. DO NOT TRADE FOR BELTRE. 3844030 2009-01-02T15:22:40-05:00 http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/649/410/thumb/315249.jpg 2 CA sfman46 Oakland 650051 15 what are you talking about Frandsen &quot;not getting the job done&quot;? the last month he played in he hit .370 in 20 games, and played a stellar 2nd base. The man would have had a chance to prove himself as the everyday second baseman but an incredibly unfortunate injury kept him out. He is great and has the potencial to be a faster jeff kent. he has incredible upside, just give it some time. Signing crede wuld be an okay option, but i'd rather trade sanchez for a 3rd basemen, he is useless to use, and is at his highest value. currently we have a surplus of pitching, mainly leftys. we have 3, count em, 3 pitches who won minor league pitching honors (Burgamer, Alderson, Morrison) including best starter (Burgamer, at age 19). Did i mention that he is also a lefty? trading sanchez would open up that spot for Lowry to return, whom most people seem to forget led this team in wins twice as the number 4 pitcher. We also have Kevin Pucetas, who is 25-6 with a 2.34ERA in 3 seasons of A ball. Trading sanchez would free up a rotation spot for any of the 4 minor league pitchers who dominated their respective levels, as well as for Lowry, whose privious contributions to the team merit him the first shot at being the teams 5th starter. Also, assuming Johnson retires after 2009, we'd have another spot open for any of those previously named pitchers. A deal involving sanchez would benefit us offensively as well as un-crowding our rotation for the future. His value has never been higher, and the giants need to capitalize this situation. 3843974 2009-01-02T13:51:52-05:00 http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/648/835/thumb/TimLincecum-1.jpg 5 CA BayAreaSportsFanatic Santa Rosa 649475 14 Jcargle, like shanghjaijim said, Sandoval would move over to first base.. I think they are more comfortable with him playing 1B then 3B as that is the &quot;hot spot&quot; of the infield.. we'd rather have a proven 3B playing the position rather than an experiment situation, Sandoval seems to be an above average hitter, but I think playing 3B would take a lot out of him in terms of the pressure playing the position brings. I also think we bring in Crede or another 3B with a bat (NOT BELTRE) to take some pressure of Sandoval's bat, dont think hes ready for the 3rd spot in the lineup. If he bats 6th, he would see much better pitches and then be much more productive. And no, if I am Sabean, I am not trading any of my pitchers for Atkins, especially if I can sign Crede to a 1 yr deal. 3842668 2009-01-02T11:37:18-05:00 1121 CA Yankee27 Castaic 188694 13 Trade for Garrett Atkins or Adrian Beltre if you sign Manny. 3840989 22 <p>The Giants appear to be taking a close look at free-agent third baseman <strong>Joe Crede</strong>. They've reviewed Crede's medical report and don't appear discouraged about pursuing Crede, a terrific third baseman who's been hampered at times by back trouble.</p> <p>Crede, instrumental in the White Sox's 2005 World Series championship, hit .248 with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs in 2008, when he missed significant playing time with back woes. The Giants have been by far the most aggressive team in the NL West and are making a bid to steal a winnable division with their moves this winter.</p> 37062 http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/100/64/thumb/Heyman_Jon.png 0 NY Jon Heyman New York 10084