I think the wisest choice of the Giants at this point is to resign Pedro Feliz and let new hitting coach Carney Lansford work with him. However, I realize he may end up finding the 3 year contact he seeks and go elsewhere. So barring a trade, I decided to make a small list of possible free agants and talk a bit about them.
Morgan Ensberg- He is unfortunatly the biggest name left on an extremely thin list. Ensberg top power year came in 2005 while batting in hitter friendly Houston. That praticular year he did hit 35 bombs and bat .283. He has not been the same since and was cut by Houston last year when they aquired Ty Wiggington. All of last year had only 12 bombs for Houston and San Diego.
Dallas McPherson- Once a top porspect for the Angels. Mcpherson had back surgery early last year and missed most of the season and playing only 40 games. He did hit 7 home runs and batted .261. However, with the Angels giving up on McPherson, you do have to wonder about his health. Although, on 27 years old and still with major upside, I think McPherson could be a good gamble at 1 year contact with 2nd year option for the Giants
Abraham Nunez- He is know for his solid glove, which will be important criteria in replacing Feliz at the hot corner. However, his offense numbers have never been great and he is far from ever being a home run threat. As a career .242 hitter, Nunez would only fit in good with the Giants in a platoon role with a stronger hitter such as Aurilia. However, is probably best suited for a team where a strong bat at third isn't a needed as it is for the Giants.
Corey Koskie- A longtime Minnesota Twin who his over 20 jacks twice in his career, Koskie hasn't played since suffering a concussion in 2006. Although he hasn't officially retired, it looks as though Koskie's career may be over. However, if he decides to play, he does have the ability to hit with decent pop and is .275 career hitter. I doubt he will end up with the Giants, espcially considering they are staying away from injury prone players in their mid-thirties.
So here are four options to replace the incumbent Pedro Feliz at third for the G-men. Although at this point, i think besides for a trade, Feliz is the best option for the Giants. I think 3 years is asking a lot due to the fact Feliz may have hit the ceiling with his power numbers and he does strike out way to often. I do however think signing McPherson for a 1 year is an interesting option as insurance or just to take a chance on a young bat with room to grow.
