oh fuck ned is probably all over this... Giants Shopping Ryan Theriot & Mike FontenotBy Mike Axisa [March 24 at 12:23pm CST]The Giants are telling teams they're shopping both Ryan Theriot and Mike Fontenot, reports ESPN's Jayson Stark (on Twitter). Stark speculates that the Phillies and Braves could have interest.Theriot, 32, will earn $1.25MM this season while the 31-year-old Fontenot will make $1.05MM. Neither contract is guaranteed, and the Giants could release both players by March 29th and only have to pay one-fourth of their salary. The former LSU teammates both have experience all over the infield, though Fontenot hits for more power while Theriot is a batting average, stolen base guy.
sabean: "ned, i know you guys can't take on a lot of payroll right now but have i got a deal for you." ned: "i'm listening, oh great mentor." sabean: "i'll give you theriot and fontenot for a couple of minor leaguers." ned: "that sounds fantastic! who do you have in mind?" sabean: "oh just some zach lee kid and an outfielder named van slyke..." ned: "hmmm, never heard of either of them. you're on!"
but really, why would any team trade for them when the giants only have to pay 1/4th of their contract if their cut? just wait. you know at least 1 will get cut
