Note to Brian Sabean
Miguel Cabrera figures to be one of the big name to change teams during the offseason, with the Florida Marlins' young slugger being dangled at the general managers' meetings.
On a day when GMs voted to recommend the limited use of instant replay, action started to percolate on players. Particularly third basemen.
Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams acknowledged Tuesday that he was listening to offers for Joe Crede. The New York Yankees, who lost Alex Rodriguez when he opted out of his contract and became a free agent, could get involved in talks for both Cabrera and Crede.
Cabrera, a four-time All-Star, made $7.4 million this year after winning in salary arbitration and is likely to make over $10 million next year, more than the budget-conscious Marlins want to pay. Two years ago, Florida traded many of its top players and got top prospects. Teams were waiting to find out which prospects the Marlins would want for Cabrera, their 24-year-old third baseman.
Seriously, Cabrera is one of the few young players who could resurrect the Giants franchise. There's no one besides Lincecum and Cain that shouldn't be made available in this effort to get Miggy Cabs. RUN, Mr. Sabean, run!