Pirates Could Deal Doumit

"While he's not considered a superb defender anywhere on the diamond, his versatility could appeal to teams that need to add a power bat — but aren't entirely sure where. The Giants match that general description: Their catcher (Bengie Molina) is a free agent, their situation at first base is murky (Ryan Garko may be traded) and perhaps their biggest off-season need is a corner outfield bat."

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That would be a good bat to have

I like Doumit, even with his weird eyes.

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Nov 12, 2009 10:54 PM PST reply actions

2 years left on his contract for about 8.5 million, can play catcher, 1st base and right field apparently

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Nov 12, 2009 10:57 PM PST up reply actions

Intresting contract structure. After 2011 season club must chose to buy out eight $.5MM or accept $7.25MM for 2012 & $8.25MM for 2013 seasons.

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by daveinexile on Nov 13, 2009 8:05 AM PST up reply actions

Hm...

I kinda like this.

by AmorVincitOmnia on Nov 12, 2009 11:20 PM PST reply actions

I’d be ok with this if he’s used in a super utility role. I’d like him a lot relieving Lewis/Velez/Bowker in LF vs lefties as well as splitting time with NIck Johnson at 1st and Buster at C. It could kinda free up a roster spot too as they could probably go with Posey/Doumit/Pablo as the only catchers on the 25 man roster but obviously all three of them would be in the lineup a lot of the time.

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by sam23 on Nov 12, 2009 11:40 PM PST reply actions

I’m assuming he’ll come pretty cheap? He would be a nice pickup,

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by jponry on Nov 13, 2009 12:15 AM PST reply actions

Doumit would be great to have. One of my coworkers is a big Pirates fan, and he loves Doumit. Also, I like saying “Doumit.”

by oneflapdown on Nov 13, 2009 6:14 AM PST reply actions

Also, I like saying "Doumit."

Kind of a cross between “Damn it” and “donut.” How can it not be fun to say?

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by bgunn on Nov 13, 2009 8:40 AM PST up reply actions

Mmmmmm

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by Giant Voodoo on Nov 13, 2009 10:22 AM PST up reply actions

Maybe if we got him on the cheap, it would even out the Alderson trade.

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by rotorueter on Nov 13, 2009 6:36 AM PST reply actions

/cry

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by xanthan on Nov 13, 2009 7:10 AM PST up reply actions

But the Alderson trade evened out the Matt Morris trade.

by Evan on Nov 13, 2009 8:46 AM PST up reply actions

no, they didn’t take any money from us, right? I still think that trade needs some ironing out

by Mrbasepaul on Nov 13, 2009 8:52 AM PST up reply actions

If they used him like the Red Sox used Victor Martinez, I’m all for it. A couple starts a week each at first, catcher, and OF (DH in Victor’s case).

by theimmortalbenard on Nov 13, 2009 7:00 AM PST reply actions

I like him at catcher, not so much at 1B/LF.

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by xanthan on Nov 13, 2009 7:10 AM PST reply actions

I think this is the boat for me.

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by j14 on Nov 13, 2009 9:42 AM PST up reply actions

Meh.

For the right price I’ll go along with almost anything.
Very BA driven OBP but at least he does not swing at over half the pitches he sees. I am presuming the thought behind getting him is he was injuried almost all of ’09 and will bounce back.

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by daveinexile on Nov 13, 2009 8:09 AM PST reply actions

God Doumit

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by howtheyscored on Nov 13, 2009 8:27 AM PST reply actions

They owe us one right? Or are we even from the Matt Morris trade?

by Fresburg on Nov 13, 2009 8:27 AM PST reply actions

As with everything it depends on the price. I’d be interested if he didn’t cost a lot in terms of prospects but wouldn’t want to give up a lot for him.

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by GiantFan on Nov 13, 2009 8:36 AM PST reply actions

Can’t hurt any more than Garko/Ishi platoon, right?

by Mrbasepaul on Nov 13, 2009 8:52 AM PST reply actions

Sure it can't.

/ Sabean trades Madison And Crawford for him then picks up option for Renteria to be the starting SS in 2011.

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by daveinexile on Nov 13, 2009 10:11 AM PST up reply actions

You should write horror movie scripts

by Mrbasepaul on Nov 17, 2009 11:34 AM PST up reply actions

I wouldn’t mind if he comes cheaply. I would mind if it required top 10-15 minor leaguers in the Giants farm system though.

by nataku on Nov 13, 2009 10:23 AM PST reply actions

He would be a good bat to add

I would guess if he was traded it would be for Lewis…Not sure I want that

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by Gobroks on Nov 13, 2009 12:22 PM PST reply actions

I don’t see what eh Priates would realy want Lewis for. I think their OF play time has plenty of worhty canidates availible for a rebuilding team.

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by daveinexile on Nov 13, 2009 12:38 PM PST up reply actions

I think Lewis > Brandon Moss & Steve Pearce

That allows McCutchen to start in CF, Lewis in LF and Milledge in RF with Garrett Jones playing 1B

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by Gobroks on Nov 13, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions

I usually shadow the Pirates (always have had soft spot for them) but fell down this August and September. I thought they had a couple more reasonable prospects/suspects OFer ( for 85 loss team) still in the Upper minors. But let us say they have room for Lewis I don’t think that is equal value. Considering there is Olivo (questionable glove work but not inflicted it on as many positions) to be had for around $2MM, or less, and the Giants already have Garko I think that would be a real dumb move.

Garko for Doumit? Garko is cost controlled and without the health issues and posts a better OBP. Yes, I am not too fond of it but I can see it happening.

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by daveinexile on Nov 14, 2009 9:21 AM PST up reply actions

I’d like him if he split time in RF and backing up at C. He could also step in as the starting C if Posey struggles too much. Also, if we signed Nick Johnson, he wouldn’t be a horrible backup 1B option for when Johnson inevitably goes down with an injury.

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by boonitez on Nov 14, 2009 1:58 PM PST reply actions