Shea Hillenbrand dealt to Giants

[riverside sluggers]

Shea & Barry in same clubhouse, huh?

 

rotoworld

Giants acquired infielder Shea Hillenbrand and RHP Vinnie Chulk from the Blue Jays for RHP Jeremy Accardo.

Mark Sweeney likely remains the Giants' best choice at first base against right-handers, but Hillenbrand almost surely will play regularly initially and hit sixth or seventh, maybe higher against left-handers. August and September have traditionally been his two worst months of the season, so don't expect big numbers. Something like .280-7-35 is reasonable.

[RedSoxRooter]

Well, Barry won't be in that clubhouse too much longer.

[Sky]

i'm just glad that the tumor has been removed from Toronto;s clubhouse and that we get a potential star setup man to boot. Wont miss Chulk. best of all...he;s in the NL on a non contending team now so none of us have to deal with him anymore

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I think this is a pretty decent move for the Giants. Of course you dont want to give up a guy who has potential like Accardo, but Shea, although a pretty terrible defensive 1st baseman (rated 4th worst) will definately provide an offensive boost to the team.