The Giants have an off-day Monday, so the current four Starting Pitchers(Lincecum, Zito, Cain, Sanchez) can go on regular rest if fifth starter is not picked up. Randy Jonhnson has no timetable for his return to the Giants, and the Giants can not wait for him to come back.
San Fransico is still looking up at the Rockies, in the Wild Card. That is why I believe the Giants need to add Brad Penny to the rotation now.
Brad Penny will add to the Giants rotation by his knowledge of the NL West. He also is a proven winner, and left and bad terms with the Dodgers last season. Penny will add all of this without making the Giants give up any talent in the farm-system. Brad Penny was recently released by the Red Sox, and if he clears waivers on Monday, will cost around $100,000. Also from 2006-2008, he was 9-1 against the Rockies.
All players put on waivers are not reported so its hard to tell what else the Giants could do i to improve, but a big bat could be out there. A power hitting Outfielder is what the Giants could use. This could effect Randy Winn's playing time, but he hasn't proven himself this year. The Giants need someone who can hit 4th or 5th in the linup that would bat behind Pablo Sandoval.
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