5 Players San Francisco Giants Should Target Before 2015 MLB Trade Deadline

5 Players San Francisco Giants Should Target Before 2015 MLB Trade Deadline

By Bryan Zarpentine

July 8, 2015

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5 Players San Francisco Giants Should Target Before 2015 MLB Trade Deadline

Hunter Pence Giants — It's not that the San Francisco Giants are under any real pressure to win yet another World Series, but since they're in contention in the early part of July, they'll certainly be buyers at the trade deadline and looking to make improvements. With the team's recent skid, San Francisco definitely needs some help if they're going to stay in contention. Here are five players the Giants could target at the MLB trade deadline.

It's not that the San Francisco Giants are under any real pressure to win yet another World Series, but since they're in contention in the early part of July, they'll certainly be buyers at the trade deadline and looking to make improvements. With the team's recent skid, San Francisco definitely needs some help if they're going to stay in contention. Here are five players the Giants could target at the MLB trade deadline.

5. Daniel Murphy

Daniel Murphy New York Mets

5. Daniel Murphy

Daniel Murphy New York Mets — The Giants have kicked the tires on Murphy in the past, so it'd make sense for them to target him again, especially if they can entice the Mets with something that will help them in their postseason hunt. Murphy has the versatility to play second base, third base, or even first base, and he could make for a great bench piece and protection against injuries for San Francisco down the second half of the season.

The Giants have kicked the tires on Murphy in the past, so it'd make sense for them to target him again, especially if they can entice the Mets with something that will help them in their postseason hunt. Murphy has the versatility to play second base, third base, or even first base, and he could make for a great bench piece and protection against injuries for San Francisco down the second half of the season.

4. Mike Leake

Mike Leake

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4. Mike Leake

Mike Leake — Even though Tim Hudson and Tim Lincecum may return from the DL, the Giants may be looking for rotation depth at the trade deadline, as Jake Peavy may not be a suitable answer and they may not want to rely on injured players coming back. If the team's struggles continue, they may not want to wait to make a move, and Leake is a pitcher that can help solidify the back of their rotation.

Even though Tim Hudson and Tim Lincecum may return from the DL, the Giants may be looking for rotation depth at the trade deadline, as Jake Peavy may not be a suitable answer and they may not want to rely on injured players coming back. If the team's struggles continue, they may not want to wait to make a move, and Leake is a pitcher that can help solidify the back of their rotation.

3. Gerardo Parra

Milwaukee Brewers

3. Gerardo Parra

Milwaukee Brewers — Hunter Pence is back from the DL, but he has a history of injuries, and Nori Aoki isn't coming back any time soon, leaving the Giants searching for outfield help. Parra would definitely protect the Giants against another injury to Pence while also providing an upgrade over Angel Pagan and Gregor Blanco, which is why San Francisco reportedly has so much interest in Parra.

Hunter Pence is back from the DL, but he has a history of injuries, and Nori Aoki isn't coming back any time soon, leaving the Giants searching for outfield help. Parra would definitely protect the Giants against another injury to Pence while also providing an upgrade over Angel Pagan and Gregor Blanco, which is why San Francisco reportedly has so much interest in Parra.

2. Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman

2. Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman — Chapman may be available in a trade, and he would be a huge asset to any bullpen he joins. He would probably be an upgrade over current closer Santiago Casilla, but even if Chapman doesn't become San Francisco's closer, the team still needs a substantial amount of help from the left side in their bullpen, which is definitely an area where Chapman can help them out.

Chapman may be available in a trade, and he would be a huge asset to any bullpen he joins. He would probably be an upgrade over current closer Santiago Casilla, but even if Chapman doesn't become San Francisco's closer, the team still needs a substantial amount of help from the left side in their bullpen, which is definitely an area where Chapman can help them out.

1. Cameron Maybin

Cameron Maybin Nick Markakis

1. Cameron Maybin

Cameron Maybin Nick Markakis — Trading for Maybin seems like a long shot and something that could be quite expensive, but it's a dream scenario for the Giants considering the season he's having. Maybin is having an outstanding season as he enters the prime of his career, and he has a manageable salary the next three seasons. He's definitely an upgrade in center field over Pagan and Blanco and could become the San Francisco center fielder of the future if they can make a deal.

Trading for Maybin seems like a long shot and something that could be quite expensive, but it's a dream scenario for the Giants considering the season he's having. Maybin is having an outstanding season as he enters the prime of his career, and he has a manageable salary the next three seasons. He's definitely an upgrade in center field over Pagan and Blanco and could become the San Francisco center fielder of the future if they can make a deal.

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