Giants, White Sox disagree on value of Joe Crede

The San Francisco Giants and Chicago White Sox are trying to work out a trade that would send 3rd baseman Joe Crede to the Giants. However, neither team can agree with Crede is worth.

The Giants reported offer was pitchers Scott Williamson (recently released) and Randy Messenger (optioned to AAA - Fresno) as well as veteran outfielder Dave Roberts, which the White Sox saw as an insulting offer.

The White Sox had asked for a top prospect and a "serviceable reliever" in return, which the Giants saw as too much to give up for a guy that had season ending surgery in 2007.

Rowand wants Giants to acquire Crede

Andrew Baggarly of the Mercury News reports, new Giant Aaron Rowand was apparently asked for a character reference for former teammate, and free agent 3rd baseman, Joe Crede from the Giants front office.

Though Rowand does admit he may be biased because of being teammates he said "They inquired and asked about what kind of guy he is," Rowand said. "They obviously know what he can do as a baseball player."

Crede was limited to only 47 games in 2007 due to injury and underwent surgery to fix a herniated disk in June of last year.

"He's one of the most clutch hitters I've ever played with," Rowand said. "I can't tell you how many ballgames he won for us in '05. He makes adjustments, he hits home runs, he hits in the clutch and he plays Gold Glove third base."

Miguel Cabrera Rumors

12.4.07 7:32am PST

Have the White Sox jumped into the race for Marlins' 3rd baseman Miguel Cabrera? According to Dave Van Dyck, though the White Sox don't have the strongest package (Josh Fields), mananger Ozzie Guillen is good friends with the young hitter and the Sox have already made calls to Florida inquiring about what it would take to land him.

If they do have enough to land him, they still have to find a team willing to take current 3rd baseman Joe Crede.

12.3.07 8:57am PST

According to ESPN's Peter Gammons, the Marlins are no longer pushing for both Nick Adenhart and Ervin Santana, they will take 1 of those 2. Knowing that information, it seems like the Angels and Marlins can make this deal happen.

12.2.07 2:36pm PST

Jon Heyman of SI.com, breaks down the trade talks between the Angels and Marlins for Marlins' 3rd baseman Miguel Cabrera.The deal the Angels have on the table at this time is 2nd baseman Howie Kendrick, catcher Jeff Mathis, 1 of either top pitching prospect Nick Adenhart or Ervin Santana and another mid-level pitching prospect.

The Angels thought this was a package that the Marlins would not be able to refuse, but Marlins' club owner Jeffrey Loria and club president David Samson insisted that the Angels part with both Adenhart and Santana, prompting the Angels to break off talks.

If the two sides were to begin negotiations again, Angels owner Artie Moreno has already said the Marlins would have to approach them.