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This is not a defense of the Freddy Sanchez for Tim Alderson trade last July Trade Deadline . Even though I liked Sanchez at the time of the trade , I admit, it was a horrible transaction by Giants general manager Brian Sabean in retrospect.

First off, Sanchez wasn't going to make that much of a difference to the lineup. The Giants needed someone with plate patience or run-producing power and Sanchez unfortunately provided neither. (In reality, he was pretty much Juan Uribe with a better glove and more "gamer" status, but without Uribe's power).

Secondly, and most importantly, he was hurt when he arrived to San Francisco. In fact, he was beyond hurt: he was used and damaged goods and Sabean ignored it because he was desperate to make a trade. He didn't want to get waylai ...

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Article written by Kevin O'Brien