Winn Hits Free Agency

November 9, 2009 · Paul Raymond · Jump to comments

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While there has been on official announcement, Andrew Baggarly of the Mercury News reports that the San Francisco Giants have told Randy Winn to look for new employment. Baggarly says that the Giants told Winn’s agent, Craig Landis, that the team would be going with its numerous young outfielders next season.

It’s really no surprise, Winn is now 35 and his average dropped to .262 (first time under .300 since 2006) and only hit 2 homers (first time not in double digits since 2001). He still plays well above average defense but his offensive production doesn’t justify keeping him on a young team looking to reach the playoffs.

Although, Winn could be a productive fourth outfielder for a playoff contender. He could be a teams late game speed threat and/or a late game defensive specialist. Landis says his client isn’t ready for that type of role thou and would prefer to be an everyday player.

Unfortunately for Winn, he is the leader amongst all active players for games played without a postseason appearance. At his age and with his abilities he’ll be hard pressed to break that if he wants an everyday role.

So in reality he’s got two choices.

1.) Be an everyday player but for a team without much of a chance to succeed.

2.) Accept his fate and take the fourth outfielder role with a contender and hope he can finally break his playoff-less streak.

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