http://www.sbnation.com/users/Craig%20Grebeck Posts made by Craig Grebeck on SB Nation http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/10/11/632952/general-managers-with-shop Craig Grebeck Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:42:18 -0000 <blockquote> <p>General managers with shopping lists already are making calls to the Marlins and Royals (14 arbitration-eligible players) about possible trades. San Francisco, desperate for a proven bat, is expected to pursue one-dimensional second baseman Dan Uggla. The Giants also may kick the tires on first baseman Paul Konerko of the White Sox and Derrek Lee of the Cubs, both of whom have full no-trade clauses. They probably would have to deal a young pitcher—Jonathan Sanchez or Matt Cain. They're considered expendable because lefty Madison Bumgarner is climbing fast. …</p> </blockquote> <div class="source"><p><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-081010-phil-rogers-mlb-whispers,0,3109300.story">Chicago Tribune</a></p></div> http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/3/5/163850/4766 Craig Grebeck Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:38:50 -0000 <p>I am either a 5'7" former major league expert, or a freshman English major at Knox College who has worn out his welcome at WSI and wants to contribute to the scathing of Jerry Owens.</p> <blockquote>Is there any indication that Jerry Owens has used the offseason to work on his bunting? If he could perfect this aspect of his game, he could be an All-Star in my opinion. What do you think?<br /> -- John, Homewood</blockquote> <p>---</p> <blockquote>"If you look at our lineup and (Owens) is the first hitter, our lineup is going to be a lot better,'' Guillen said. "That's our expectation. We'll give (him) the shot to play every day and hopefully he can grab it and keep it and we don't have to worry anymore about a $100 million player.</blockquote> <p>---</p> <blockquote>"So far he's been great,'' Guillen said. "It's not about one game. It's about continuing to do it and get better and better. The opportunity is there and he knows it. Hopefully he does something about it."</blockquote> <p>--- Now, I sort of understand Brian Anderson getting the Brian Anderson treatment in 2007. Despite Erstad being a horrible baseball player, Anderson really is nothing special himself. He should have been given the job, but the level of obtuseness displayed by Ozzie and Kenny in that situation pales in comparison to this one.</p><p>I'm not even sure they know who Carlos Quentin is. I think they actually think they got Jeff Salazar in the deal or something. Do they know that Carlos' lowest OBP in the minors was .422? Do they know that Jerry Erstad never even slugged that high?</p><p>This organization is in the shitter because of this frame of mind. It's sad, but the success of 2005 is going to hurt this franchise for years to come. Kenny/Ozzie have lifetime passes and they think the key to success is: adequate offense and extremely above average pitching performances (i.e. anomalies, flukes).</p><p>I'm ready for a long year if Jerry is anywhere near the field.</p>