Two Quick Ideas

Jay Witasick is in waivers from the A's and seems to be healthy.  He's owed $1.5M before he clears waivers.  I think he's worth considering, if not signing.  If he clears waivers then he could be signed for the minimum and I think that's a no-brainer.  

The Yankees are down to Josh Phelps at 1B for the next two months, or more.  Would they give anything worthwhile for Klesko?  Would they give a box of baseballs?  I don't think Klesko adds much to the Giants lineup these days, but he might be worthwhile for the Yankees'.  And that might make his value higher now than it will be at the deadline, when he's still hit only 2 HR or thrown his back out.  Or, at least, he might look viable enough to entice the Yanks to give something relatively worthwhile in return.  Bronson Sardinha?  Great name, of Portuguese descent, and the Giants can match the Phillies Hawaiian for Hawaiian.  Hopefully Sabean wouldn't take Jim Brower back from Scranton.

Rip away.

BB

PS. Hi Brian, and hope you're still reading us for helpful GM tips.  See Grant's post too, and the Dye thread.