1. The Giants are guaranteed to have Miguel Cabrera for 2 years. During those two years, the Giants can't be seriously expected to contend (especially after losing Lincecum).
2. If the Giants re-sign Cabrera, he will cost at least $20M per year (what Ramirez commanded six years ago). More likely, the price tag will be $25M. Zito and Cabrera will hog $45M, or 40%-50% of the Giants' payroll capacity.
3. There are soooooooooo many holes in the Giants lineup that it would be cheaper to get same production by improving the production at 8 positions by small increments.
4. After trading Lincecum plus prospects, will there be anything left in the system? If the answer is no, then there are no more trading chips to improve the ML ball club and there are no good prospects ready to have an impact. So basically, its going to be M-Cab and a bunch of clowns.

Seriously, if Sabes is hell bent on trading Lincecum+, do what smarter organizations do. Haul in prospects at multiple positions. That way you aren't banking on the success of a single player after mortgaging your franchise's future.

The Dodgers, Mets and Arizona systems are blessed with multiple high ceiling position talent. Surely Lincecum could fetch 2 bule chippers and a project, thus spreading the risk around.    

The answer is no, just no. Timmy stays here with Cain. Trade whoever else you want Brian, but not these two. The Braves built their perennial pennant contending teams on pitching, pitching, and more pitching. That is exactly what the Giants should try to do, and Lincecum and Cain have the talent to take them to the same heights. Do I want Cabrera? Sure, but not at that price.

I agree with the folks who say this is old news and is unlikely to happen.

I would be willing to trade Timmy if it netted at least 2 top 50 prospects plus another in the 50-100 range.  We need the 3 for one trades bringing the 3 to us rather than the other way around.

Dear Bleacherman,

Since I live outside the U.S. I saw your submission in the wee hours of the morning before anyone else responded. With no intention of being a smart__s, my first reaction was to yawn, my second was to wonder what you were trying to write after the subject has not only been scrutinized rather thoroughly, but most of us are rather protective of the kid and the team he sweats for. We only have gotten to see him for a moment.

I don't fault you for wanting to discuss the subject further, however you could have approached it from a perspective that would have been a little more thought provoking, rather than the condescending and devious manner with directions to the article. We can't dictate what Sabean says to the media when they want to know how negotiations are going with the Marlins. I suspect his comments were more out of frustrations rather than to give a swift backhand to their management.

Then I let the regulars, who can be rather adroit, have their say and I came to the conclusion that it's possible your intention was mean spirited, that your ulterior motive was to take a slap at the team while they are struggling to right themselves. I hope I'm wrong and if I am, my apologies.

What the Giants truly need is to acquire both Alex Rodriguez and Miguel Cabrera -- and probably one other good hitter, although the hitter wouldn't have to be THAT good -- without giving up anything.

Then the Giants would be competitive.

What i find funny is we are talking about a young pitcher who has thrown a handful of games. And he is now untouchable. For Cabrera????? I would totally do it. Besides which look at the A's, you think they are bummin? They are gonna lose Haren now. But is that so bad? They seem to plug the next guy in. I mean, with the way we draft pitchers, couldnt we land Cabrera and just plug in the next guy??? Cain is your ACE. Zito Cain and pray for Rain!!! I hope we deal Tim for Cabrera. Then sign Andruw Jones. Let kids fill in the rest. And see who the next "stud" we slot in there. I mean, we drafted a couple of top notch pitchers this last year... My 2¢.