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Freddy Sanchez Hurt, San Francisco Giants Sign Bill Hall

VotteTub — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:39:24 +0000

The injury bug has taken yet another top Giants hitter. Freddy Sanchez went down hard on his throwing shoulder Friday dislocating it. Sanchez will hit the 15-day DL as a result of this and is to undergo an MRI today.

Freddy Sanchez will be dearly missed in the Giants lineup as he leads the team with a .289 average and a .332 OBP. Sanchez was hitting out of the three slot and provided the team with three HRs and 24 RBI. His 24 RBI is good enough for second best on the team.

The Giants have seen plenty of players hit the DL thus far. Cody Ross, Andres Torres, Barry Zito, Pablo Sandoval, Mike Fontenot, Brandon Belt, Buster Posey and now Freddy Sanchez have all seen time on the DL.

Mike Fontenot would have been the guy to fill in for the injured Sanchez, but he suffered a setback to his groin on Friday during his rehab assignment.

Pablo Sandoval is very close to a return, as he has shown that the hand is feeling good during his rehab assignment. His power is needed now more than ever. Sandoval did lead the team with a .313 average, five HRs and 14 RBI prior to the injury in only 24 games.

Bill Hall was signed early today in order to replace Freddy Sanchez. Hall had been cut by the Astros earlier this month, and the Giants went in and swooped him up. Hall will only be payed $300,000 as the Astros will have to pay the rest of his original $3 million contract.

Hall will not hit for the same average as Freddy Sanchez, but he has very good power. Hall has struggled this year, only hitting .224 with two HRs and 13 RBI in 46 games.

Hall hit 18 HRs and 46 RBI with a .247 average in 120 games last year with the Red Sox. He hit 35 HRs and 85 RBI back in 2006 with the Brewers, and the Giants are hoping that he can come up big in Sanchez’s absence.

Bill Hall can play third, short and second. He has also played some outfield.

The only down part about Hall’s game is the fact that he strikes out at a very high rate. In 146 ABs, Hall has struck out 55 times. He has struck out 100+ times in seven seasons in his young career.

Hall is only 31 years old and will help fill in at second. Hall may not turn out to be a star, but he is a decent option under these circumstances.

If the Giants want to repeat, they will need guys to stay healthy. Injuries are a part of the game, and sometimes they are simply unavoidable.

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Former castoffs writing own unique script

DeaDStRikEs — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:59:00 +0000

Edgar Renteria, Aubrey Huff, Juan Uribe, Freddy Sanchez and Andres Torres were a bunch of unwanted veterans, typecast to fail. They were too weak

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Postgame interview with Lincecum, Sanchez

tattoo_mixa — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:25:00 +0000

Giants starter Tim Lincecum and second baseman Freddy Sanchez took questions from the media following the Giants' 11-7 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

There is the quick update of the day.

Posey, Sanchez injuries aren't fractures

kondersplitsss — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:30:00 +0000

The Giants got some relief late Friday night upon learning that X-rays catcher Buster Posey (ribs) and second baseman Freddy Sanchez (right hand) underwent for their respective injuries were negative, showing no fractures.

Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news.

Sanchez's shoulder holding up

kylecatarn — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:27:00 +0000

As long as Freddy Sanchez's right shoulder allows him to turn a double play, he'll be the Giants' starting second baseman, skipper Bruce Bochy said Friday.

Running low on time today, i’ll be back tomorrow hopefully with some more news.

Torres, Sanchez could hold key against Lowe

kondersplitsss — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:02:00 +0000

Of the 156 players the Giants have used since they last reached the postseason in 2003, two will draw particular attention as the team strives to make the return trip worth the wait: Andres Torres and Freddy Sanchez.

What do you guys think about this.

How San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves match up

partyvity — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:43:45 +0000

GIANTS VS. ATLANTAInfieldAubrey Huff and Freddy Sanchez don’t have any playoff experience, but they made huge contributions down the stretch.

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How San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves match up

BymnBaivy — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:43:45 +0000

GIANTS VS. ATLANTAInfieldAubrey Huff and Freddy Sanchez don’t have any playoff experience, but they made huge contributions down the stretch.

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Giants hope Sanchez can return Wednesday

avyapnrty — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:36:38 +0000

An MRI showed a mild strain in Freddy Sanchez's right shoulder, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday, and the Giants second baseman received a shot and was given Tuesday off.

There is the quick update of the day.

San Francisco Giants update: Freddy Sanchez to have MRI on ailing shoulder

BymnBaivy — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:11:41 +0000

Sanchez plays through pain, but at what cost?DENVER — Giants manager Bruce Bochy persuaded Freddy Sanchez to play despite a sprained right shoulder that forced him to lob throws Sunday.

That’s all for today guys, i’ll be back to blog you tomorrow.

Sanchez playing with pain, Torres out vs. Rox

mihatatu — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:06:00 +0000

Second baseman Freddy Sanchez was in the lineup for the Giants' series finale Sunday against the Colorado Rockies despite straining his right shoulder the previous evening.

What are your opinions.

At last, Freddy Sanchez is healthy and hitting

Nakaltos — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:11:00 +0000

San Francisco Giants’ Freddy Sanchez swings for an RBI double off Cincinnati Reds’ Edinson Volquez during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, in San Francisco.

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San Francisco Giants update: Defensive breakdowns becoming more frequent

tattoo_saha — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:11:51 +0000

Defensive breakdowns becoming more frequentAfter 81 error-free games to start the season, Freddy Sanchez has four errors in his past four games, including a poor throw in the ninth inning Monday night that allowed the go-ahead run to score in a 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies.

There is the quick update of the day.

Giants blow one late

JJL — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:12:03 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO Ã¢â‚¬â€ Carlos Gonzalez hit a tying triple with no outs in the ninth and scored on second baseman Freddy SanchezÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s second throwing error of the game, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Monday night.

Not a lot else going on in the MLB world today.

Giants rout Reds again, but no standings change

partyvity — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:36:08 +0000

San Francisco Giants’ Freddy Sanchez, left, slides to score past the tag of Cincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, in San Francisco.

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