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Giants interested in veteran Tony Clark

By Joe Zedalis

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The agent for Tony Clark said the San Francisco Giants have expressed some interest in the 35-year-old first baseman, who reportedly had a two-year offer to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks until last week, when the team acquired infielder Chris Burke as part of a trade with Houston.

Clark is a switch-hitter who drew raves last season for helping to shepherd the young Diamondbacks to a division title. Moreover, he hit 17 homers with 51 RBIs in 221 at-bats in a platoon with Conor Jackson.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants might consider giving the job to switch-hitter Daniel Ortmeier in conjunction with a role player with whom he can share time and learn the ropes. Ortmeier's strongest hitting side is right-handed. Clark's is left-handed.

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  1. Sean G
    1. Posted by Sean G Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    Nooooooo not another old fart! Just let Ortmeier learn on his own!
  2. Sean G
    2. Posted by Sean G Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    nooooooo not another old fart! just let ortmeier learn on his own!
  3. Hec
    3. Posted by Hec Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    How dum you fell #2 lmao. Anyways this would be a good aquierment for the Giants considering were they are now that Bonds is gone. He would bring alot to the table with his experience and the young guys would really learn fron him. He's also a strong bat of the bench especially against rigth handers.
  4. Gary E SR.
    4. Posted by Gary E SR. Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 pm EDT

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    its a good move, he will come cheap and has some pop in his bat, and the giants are not losing anything
  5. Joy
    5. Posted by Joy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:41 pm EDT

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    If the Giants want Ortmeier to learn the ropes at first base, they could hire JT Snow (who was let go in an alleged effort to get younger) and have him COACH Ortmeier. Certainly, they can find a younger & better prospect than Tony Snow. The Giants really need to get younger if they are going to compete in their division.
  6. woobaw
    6. Posted by woobaw Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:49 pm EDT

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    Noooooooooo, we love Tony in AZ!!!!!
  7. HHH
    7. Posted by HHH Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    Id take Tony in SF, they need a good positive presence there, and he can hit, play first, PH for the pitcher..
    The Giants wont win anything if half the team are rookies or young..well...unless they really perform :)
  8. Barry
    8. Posted by Barry Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    I liked the idea of trying out Dallas McPherson.We have to look everywhere to get younger. We're due for a break and maybe he'd be a diamond in the rough. That said, I'm OK with Clark as long as it's only for one year. Otherwise, let the kids show what they can do..... By the way, I like Rowand, but five years? Yeech!
    Give guys a little more per and keep the contracts shorter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. Bradley D
    9. Posted by Bradley D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    #7.....Wake up. THey hired JT Snow last year to coach first base. If you are going to make suggestions get your facts straight first.
  10. Carlos O
    10. Posted by Carlos O Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT

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    Please god no. I assume he'll be playing 1st but this is the NL not the AL. We don't need a large strike zone and slow legs for everyday play. I was looking forward to a new Giants era not the Centrium Silver Sluggers. Hey Tony take your one a day somewhere else.
  11. Carlos O
    11. Posted by Carlos O Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT

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    Please god no. I assume he'll be playing 1st but this is the NL not the AL. We don't need a large strike zone and slow legs for everyday play. I was looking forward to a new Giants era not the Centrium Silver Sluggers. Hey Tony take your one a day somewhere else.
  12. Tim M
    12. Posted by Tim M Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    Way to think big Giants! Another sub .250 hitter to pack the seats!
  13. Bob
    13. Posted by Bob Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    T-Clark will bring the 'roids back to SF, replacing Bonds' role.
  14. Hello H
    14. Posted by Hello H Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:49 pm EDT

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    mcpherson or ortmier
    or have that speedy velez guy
  15. jimmyhoran1
    15. Posted by jimmyhoran1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    WHY!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
    Look at signing someone 10 years younger, for god sakes!!!!!!!!
  16. Marc
    16. Posted by Marc Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    Well.... JT Snow is part of the Giants staff and was coaching Ortmeier late last season. And he was doing a fine job of coaching. Do the Giants need Clark? I don't see why not. He's a bit old, but having him come off the bench as a defensive/offensive replacement, might not be such a bad deal. It could work.
  17. jvc
    17. Posted by jvc Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    This just in... Tony's signing with AZ!
  18. Slam
    18. Posted by Slam Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    Ummm, Hec---I'm pretty sure aquierment is not a word. Maybe acquirement. Giants need to get a guy LIKE Clark, just not as old as him. Also, they need to stop messing around and get a #4 hitter. Sorry, Molina is not a #4 hitter. And oh yeah, introducing for YOUR SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, the most feared #3 hitter in the league, Randy Winn!?? I like Randy, but give me a break, the Giants have no pop. Love him or hate him, Barry was the best power hitter in the game. With the Mitchell report out, he had a lot of pitchers on roids who threw to him and a lot of other players around him using roids also-----but nobody better than him. And think about this, how come you can lie to Congress directly in their face and point your finger ( Raphael Palmeiro ) and get away with it???
  19. stewie
    19. Posted by stewie Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    as a Yankee fan , I would take Tony Clark ANYTIME he was godd when he was here, they say he was great in the clubhouse as well as good pop off the bench. and his defense was very good. I have no idea why they (yanks) didn t give him another year. for platooning at 1b and hitting off the bench he is one of the best.
  20. rr1
    20. Posted by rr1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:53 pm EDT

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    With team speed, you can score a run without getting a hit. The giants without team speed need three hits an inning to even have a chance to score. Most of the time, three hits aren't enough. They can't score from second on a base hit to leftfield. Without HR hitting line up, low batting averages, bad situational hitters, they need speed............Their lineup is filled with double play inning killers........but hey we have Four nice Starting pitchers with no run support. This makes it even tougher on the pitching staff and easier on the opposing team. When will the Giants staff be given a three run lead to work with? This staff has to pitch perfect to get a win.............
  21. rr1
    21. Posted by rr1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:53 pm EDT

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    The picture of Clark says it all, this must be a photo of another one of those almost got a hit momments. It doesn't show a gracefull running athelite with energy and hustle........no just another boring AB.........
  22. Doug
    22. Posted by Doug Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    Can Ortmeier really produce on an everyday basis? Or will we have another Lance Niekro? If Clark is cheap, then he will be good insurance.
  23. Doug
    23. Posted by Doug Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    can ortmeier really produce on an everyday basis? or will we have another lance niekro? if clark is cheap, then he will be good insurance.
  24. Doug
    24. Posted by Doug Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    Can Ortmeier really produce on an everyday basis? or will we have another Lance Niekro? If Clark is cheap, then he will be good insurance.

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