Giants Should Give Burrell a Shot — Look at How Zito bounced back
The pointless moaning about whether or not general manager Brian Sabean can build a winner in San Francisco has grown tiresome. There has also been whining about whether club ownership is willing to pay for the type of club that can actually succeed.
There's no reason to rehash every personnel transaction under Sabean's reign. The 2010 Giants, clearly, could use a power hitter—ideally one who can play the outfield.
The organization has absolutely nothing to lose by signing former Philadelphia Phillies star Pat Burrell to a minor league contract, especially if Burrell agrees to a two-week out clause. This clause would allow the Giants to place him on the big league roster or release him after 14 days in the minor leagues.
This isn't the time to squawk about how...
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