Bride of Title

Grant, you sniped me! I was just about to post a "What about Broussard?" diary.

If we signed him, we could have a rock band on our hands. Broussard plays guitar and sings and Omar can play drums.

Wither Mark Sweeney strictly versus righties?

Jose Vidro?

Everyone! Face north and, all together now:

"EDGARDO ALFONZO!!!"

While at school in Ohio I saw him play with the Indians a few times. One game I was at last season he hit a couple jacks and the tribe beat the Red Socks like 16-2. I should do the link thing but I'm lazy. Anyways, upon first thinking about getting him, I was all for it, but after looking at his numbers, it seems he really isn't much of an improvement over Sweeney as a not good enough to be your everyday first baseman. In Cleveland, though, he was a fan favorite, as the crowd would sometimes chant 'BEN-NY, BEN-NY' when he came up to bat. I guess we could have that to look forward to?

I've been chirping about Broussard - here, but mainly on another board - ever since there seemed to be a chance that he would be non-tendered. The slg% over .500 against rhp in '06 seemed too good to pass up, and a clear upgrade over Sweeney.
I still don't want Sweeney starting against rhps on an every day basis at 1B, but their numbers ARE very similar if you look at the splits for the past 3 yrs. In fact, Sweeney has a better ops vs. rhp.
So... is it worth going after Broussard? Maybe only if it happens in a Benitez contract shed. Bavasi just might be stupid enough to do this. What about for Hennessey straight up? I think I would still do this, since I can't stand seeing them keep pretending that Hennessey is a legitimate starter. Given that the M's wouldn't take Rodrigo Lopez from the O's for Broussard, could be that they would want more from us (though Hennessey is clearly a money saver).

Broussard? Better than what the Giants have got, but not a difference-maker. Invest the money into pitching help. Hold out for Sexson. Dump Benitez. If you must give up a prospect, make it Lance Niekro.

Save the money for Day old donuts Or a day of Cultural enlightment, Los Angeles-style.

I wouldn't mind having him around. He'd be nice insurance if Aurilia and/or Feliz don't work out. On the other hand, he'd better come cheap, as we've already got Sweeney around.