December 18, 2006
Brothers United
As expected, Fox is reporting Marcus Giles will sign with the Padres.
Marcus, 28, likely will agree to a one-year deal and possibly a club option. His salary will be significantly less than the $5.5 million that he might have earned in salary arbitration with the Braves, who declined to offer him a contract.
The short-term deal will give Marcus a chance to re-establish his value as he tries to rebound from his worst offensive season as a regular. It also gives him the opportunity to return home to San Diego and become major-league teammates with Brian, 35, for the first time.
It's a smart move for Marcus. My guess is he's still a good player who had an off year. If he plays up to his potential, he'll be worth a lot more money on the free agent market next season.
I think Petco will hurt his power numbers (HRs at least) and that might impact his FA value some. He should put up some nice doubles totals... All the other things are in place for a comfortable year for him personally, and that (and health) can do wonders for a player's production.
Kinda wish he signed with the Bosox, but I cannot blame anybody for choosing San Diego...
still would rather have josh barfield. younger more upside.
I'd rather have Kouzmanoff.