"The Giants, the NL’s most surprising team in the first half, are actively looking for another bat (or two) to support a pitching staff that could throw a scare into anyone in October. With less than a month before the trading deadline, the Giants’ search for another hitter, according to one major league executive, has focused on three first basemen: Washington’s Nick Johnson(notes), Baltimore’s Aubrey Huff(notes) and Pittsburgh’s Adam LaRoche(notes). They’ve also spoken to San Diego about a deal that would send starter Jonathan Sanchez(notes) to the Padres for outfielder Scott Hairston"
- Mike Doeff
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