Why Brian Sabean’s Trades Put Pressure On Phenom Buster Posey

Within the last four days, the San Francisco Giants have acquired a new first-baseman in Ryan Garko and a new second-baseman in Freddy Sanchez. However, during that span their have been articles written arguing both sides of the new acquisitions.

There are those who feel that these trades are absolutely horrible moves which hinder the progression of San Francisco's farm system and yet there are also those who think these moves were vital for the playoff chase.

However, these moves were neither horrible nor vital. Clearly the Giants needed an upgrade at second base but is Freddy Sanchez the guy who can put this team over the top? No he's not. Was he worth phenom AA pitcher Tim Alderson? No, he p...

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