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Freddy Sanchez

Second Baseman
Position
2B
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2009 with club option for 2010.

  • Height: 5-10
  • Weight: 188 lbs
  • Born: Dec 21, 1977

  • Debut: September 10, 2002

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Newsbreakers

October 30, 2009

The Giants have re-signed Freddy Sanchez with a two-year deal worth $12MM, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

Sanchez is taking a $2.1MM pay cut for 2010 in return for $6MM in 2011. The club examined his surgically-repaired left knee this morning, and it is apparently healing fine.

September 26, 2009

MLB.com reports that Freddy Sanchez will miss the rest of the regular season with a partially torn meniscus in his left knee.

Our View:

Sanchez expects to undergo arthroscopic surgery this week. The pending free agent has been limited to just 25 games since being acquired by the Giants, and has battled not only the knee issue but a shoulder ailment as well. His future with the Giants is certainly in jeopardy.

September 23, 2009

Freddy Sanchez will "require surgery on the tear of the meniscus in his left knee that he aggravated Monday night," according to MLB.com.

Our View:

With the Giants still faintly in contention for the wild card (five behind Colorado), however, the team wants him to tough out the final ten days of the season.

September 21, 2009

Freddy Sanchez exited tonight's game at Arizona in the first inning after injuring his left leg, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

The injury-prone infielder was helped off the field, and his status is yet to be updated. Kevin Frandsen replaced him in the lineup.

September 21, 2009

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pirates would be amendable to bringing back both of their recently traded middle infielders, Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson, for the 2010 season.

Our View:

Both have been huge letdowns for their new teams. Because of injury, Sanchez has played in just 23 games since being traded to San Francisco, and is hitting only .278. Wilson, meanwhile, has also been slowed by injury in Seattle, and is hitting an ugly .224 in 31 games. The paper says both would welcome a return to Pittsburgh, and at least for the moment, it's hard to envision much competition for either player.

September 12, 2009

Freddy Sanchez is out of the lineup on Saturday, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

Our View:

He is not hurt. Eugenio Velez will start in his place.

September 4, 2009

MLB.com is reporting that Giants' infielder Freddy Sanchez could return to the team as soon as Sunday after he went 1-for-3 in his first rehab game Thursday night. Sanchez was projected to return to the lineup on Monday.

Our View:

The sooner Sanchez can return to the lineup, the better for the Giants. They need their entire arsenal available down the stretch as they battle the Rockies, Braves, and Marlins for the Wild Card. Sanchez should be a spark for the lineup when he returns, whether it be Sunday or Monday.

September 3, 2009

Freddy Sanchez is expected to begin a rehab assignment for Triple-A Fresno on Thursday night, according to MLB.com. Sanchez is hoping to be activated on Monday for the team's series against the Padres.

Our View:

Sanchez should be able to return on Monday barring a setback, and Giants' manager Bruce Bochy said that he could be back this weekend if the team needs him. Don't expect to see him until next week, but he should be good to go when he comes back.

August 30, 2009

Freddy Sanchez expects to be ready to be activated when he is eligible to return from the DL Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Sanchez is expected to make one or two rehab appearances before being activated.

Our View:

Sanchez will likely go on assignment tomorrow, and he should be in the lineup on Wednesday when he is eligible. Sanchez will be a nice boost to the lineup, and he is coming back at the perfect time for the team.

August 29, 2009

Freddy Sanchez has resumed baseball work while recovering from a strained shoulder, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He took grounders before Friday's practice.

Our View:

Sanchez is eligible to come off the DL on Wednesday, and should be back in action by the end of next week for fantasy owners.

August 25, 2009

The San Francisco Giants have placed infielder Freddy Sanchez on the 15-day DL with a left shoulder injury, according to the team's Twitter page. The team recalled Ryan Rohlinger from Triple-A to replace Sanchez on the roster.

Our View:

This move comes as no surprise, as Sanchez has not been able to get back on the field. The move will be retroactive, but it is unclear at this time how long Sanchez will be sidelined. With the Giants right in the middle of the Wild Card race, the team needs him back ASAP, and as soon as he is ready to go he will return to the lineup.

August 23, 2009

Freddy Sanchez could land on the 15-day DL due to his ailing left shoulder, according to the Mercury News.

Our View:

Sanchez has missed 10 of 23 games since being acquired via trade from Pittsburgh, and his shoulder didn't respond well a day after taking swings in the batting cage. Sanchez noted that it might be time for a different course of action.

August 22, 2009

Freddy Sanchez is out of the lineup again on Saturday. He has missed five consecutive games with a sore shoulder.

Our View:

So much for his pledge to play on Saturday. He said he would play if the shoulder was at all improved, so it looks like he is still hurting. Sanchez wants to return ASAP, but if he is too injured to go then he can't go. Expect him to return soon, but it might not be until next week.

August 21, 2009

Updating a previous report, Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez is not in Friday's lineup as originally expected, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Our View:

Sanchez has missed four consecutive starts with a sore shoulder, but will test the ailment with batting practice before Friday's game. He feels bad about being out of the lineup for so long and actually issued an apology to fans. He also pledged that he would play Saturday if the shoulder is at all improved.

August 20, 2009

MLB.com reports that ailing second baseman Freddy Sanchez expects to return to the lineup on Friday.

Our View:

Sanchez has missed three straight games with a sore shoulder, but apparently feels well enough to predict tomorrow's start. He's had plenty of rest, so he should be good to get back into fantasy lineups. It's probably safer to wait until close to game time though to make a final decision on him.

August 20, 2009

According to the San Jose Mercury News, Freddy Sanchez is not in the Giants' lineup Thursday for the third consecutive game.

Our View:

Looks like the ailing shoulder is still bothering Sanchez. He may be able to return to action this weekend, but is still considered day-to-day. Eugenio Velez will lead off and place second in his place.

August 18, 2009

According to the San Jose Mercury News, Freddy Sanchez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game due to a sore shoulder.

Our View:

Sanchez has battled injury all season and is once again considered day-to-day. No word on his return.

August 11, 2009

MLB.com reports that Freddy Sanchez was held out of the Giants lineup on Tuesday with a sore left shoulder.

Our View:

Sanchez has battled various ailments this season, and will likely be day-to-day.

August 9, 2009

Freddy Sanchez was productive in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Cincinnati at AT&T Park, as he went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles.

Our View:

Sanchez is hitting .367 over 30 at-bats in August, and is riding a seven-game hitting streak. He should remain productive for fantasy owners as long as he stays healthy.

August 2, 2009

New acquisition Freddy Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI in the Giants' 7-3 win over the Phillies on Sunday.

Our View:

This was Sanchez's debut with San Fran and the team has to feel good about adding a solid bat to an unpredictable lineup. He won't blast many homers, but he's a doubles machine and is almost a lock to hit .300.

August 1, 2009

Freddy Sanchez will be activated by the Giants on Saturday, but he will not start until Sunday, at the earliest, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Our View:

Sanchez is still getting over a sore left knee, and the Giants are giving him ample time to pack his bags.

July 30, 2009

Skipper Bruce Bochy is hopeful that Freddy Sanchez could make his debut with the Giants Saturday or Sunday when they battle the Phillies, according to MLB.com. He is recovering from a left knee injury.

Our View:

Sanchez was batting .296 with a .334 OBP with Pittsburgh, and his fantasy value should remain about the same with his new club.

July 29, 2009

As has been widely rumored to happen all day, the Pirates have traded second basemen Freddy Sanchez to the San Francisco Giants, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic.

Our View:

In return, they are getting heralded starting pitching prospect Tim Alderson. The move caps a day that also saw the Bucs trade away Sanchez's long-time double play partner, Jack Wilson, and head-case starting pitcher Ian Snell to the Mariners. The 17-year rebuilding process rolls on.

July 29, 2009

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates have squashed the rumor that Freddy Sanchez is headed to the Giants. The team reports that there is no deal in place for the second baseman.

Our View:

There was apparently a deal in the making between the two clubs, but an MRI on Jonathan Sanchez's knee revealed concerns and the Giants backed out. That doesn't mean a new deal won't get done, or even that the two teams won't revisit the original framework, but as of right now nothing is on the table.

July 29, 2009

According to Joel Sherman at the New York Post, the Giants are "definitely getting Freddy Sanchez".

Our View:

San Fran was rumored as Sanchez's most likely destination, and it looks like the former batting champion may be on his way. Nothing is concrete yet, but it seems inevitable. Stay tuned.

July 26, 2009

Freddy Sanchez went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Sunday, dropping his average to a season low .296.

Our View:

As trade rumors about him have swirled, Sanchez has slumped mightily, seeing his average fall from .318 on July 18 to its current .296. He has also battled a bad back, and could be a question mark going forward.

July 13, 2009

The Pirates claim they are not actively trying to trade infielder Freddy Sanchez, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

This contradicts just about every report out there, but there is a possibility it could be true. The team, however, does admit that other clubs have approached them about Sanchez, and has not said he will not be traded. The smart money is still on him leaving Pittsburgh, though any trade shouldn't alter his fantasy value too much. He is an acceptable choice at second base in most formats.

July 12, 2009

Freddy Sanchez was 2-for-4 with a single, a double and an RBI in the Pirates' 5-2 loss on Sunday.

Our View:

Sanchez has been one of the few bright spots for the Buccos offensively this season. The Pirate hit machine is batting .333 in July and has his average up to .316 on the season.

July 10, 2009

Freddy Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a single and a double in tonight's 3-2 loss at Philadelphia.

Our View:

Sanchez has been nursing a sore back, but managed to have a solid outing at the plate tonight. He has a hit in four straight games, with seven total hits over the span.

July 10, 2009

While the Pirates are indeed "pushing hard" to trade Freddy Sanchez, no deal is imminent, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

The Rockies, Giants and Twins are believed to be three of the teams most interested in Sanchez and his .316 average. His value could be limited, however, by his balky back and a clause in his contract (600 plate appearances in 2009) that would automatically trigger an $8 million 2010 option. Stay tuned.

July 9, 2009

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates are "pushing hard" to trade second baseman Freddy Sanchez. The teams that have shown the most interest are San Francisco and Colorado.

Our View:

The Pirates are really going to trade everyone they can this summer, and now their one All-Star is going to go. If a move is made, look for him to go to Colorado, since they have shown the most interest as of late.

July 7, 2009

Freddy Sanchez is sitting out again on Tuesday as he continues to deal with a balky lower back, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.

Our View:

Sanchez's injury comes at a bad time for both him and the team. Him because he was on one of his better streaks of the season, and the team because they would likely like to showcase him for a potential trade. Either way, just take it day-by-day, as the Pirates don't appear to have any plans to place him on the DL.

July 6, 2009

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the San Francisco Giants have interest in Pirates infielder Freddy Sanchez.

Our View:

Sanchez is batting .316 on the season, and was just named to his third All-Star team on Sunday. He has been battling back issues, however, and missed all three Pirates games over the weekend, and is expected to not be able to play Monday night, either. He is set to return Tuesday, though. Whenever he does, he will likely keep hitting.

July 3, 2009

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates' second baseman Freddy Sanchez is a late scratch for Friday's game with soreness in his back. He will be replaced by Ramon Vazquez in the lineup.

Our View:

Sanchez felt the back issue as he arrived at the ballpark today, and he is being considered day-to-day by the team. It doesn't sound serious, but get him out today for sure and monitor his status for the weekend.

June 30, 2009

Freddy Sanchez went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in tonight's 3-0 win over the Cubs at PNC Park. He hit a double and two singles, and also swiped a base.

Our View:

Sanchez was in need of a solid outing, as he was hitless over his previous eight at-bats (two games). He ended a three-game skid without an RBI as well.

June 21, 2009

Freddy Sanchez went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 5-4 loss at Colorado. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Jorge De La Rosa.

Our View:

Sanchez raised his team-leading batting average to .319, and is riding an eight-game hitting streak, with 10 RBI over the span. He should remain a solid option among fantasy second basemen as long as he stays healthy.

June 15, 2009

Despite leading all NL second basemen in batting average (.315) and placing second among his peers with a .997 fielding percentage, Freddy Sanchez is not among the Top 5 at his position in all-star voting, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

There's still a good chance that Sanchez winds up in this game. In MLB, each team sends at least one representative and it looks like it will be either Sanchez or Zach Duke from Pittsburgh. However, Chase Utley, Orlando Hudson, and Brandon Phillips all figure to be selected ahead of Sanchez.

June 13, 2009

Freddy Sanchez carried the Pirates offensively in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Tigers at PNC Park, as he went 2-for-4 with a single and a grand slam.

Our View:

Sanchez ended a 15-game skid without a homer - and did it dramatically with the grand slam. He raised his batting average to .311.

June 12, 2009

Freddy Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a double and recorded the Pirates' lone RBI in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Tigers at PNC Park.

Our View:

Sanchez is hitting .308, but only has 20 RBI and four homers. He does not offer much to fantasy owners other than a solid batting average.

June 4, 2009

After an eight game stretch where the Pirates second basemen hit safely seven times and raised his average 39 points to .333, Freddy Sanchez had his second 0-for-5 game in three days against the Mets on Thursday, despite the Pirates scoring 11 runs.

Our View:

Sanchez is prone to long hot streaks book-ended by much calmer periods, but he is still a professional hitter and a decent option at second base in most formats.

May 28, 2009

Freddy Sanchez was held out of Wednesday's game to rest, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

Sanchez was on an 11-for-18 hot streak, but manager John Russell sat him to give him consecutive days off as the Pirates do not play Thursday. He should draw back into the lineup Friday when the Pirates start a three-game set with the Astros at PNC Park.

May 25, 2009

Freddy Sanchez went 6-for-6 with a home run, a double, a stolen base, four runs scored, and three RBI as the Pirates defeated the Cubs 10-8 on Monday.

Our View:

Sanchez raises his average 23 points to .320 with tonight's performance. After a 5-for-36 streak, he is 9-for-15 in his last three games. He has scored 30 runs this season.

May 11, 2009

Freddy Sanchez was given his second day off over a four-day span, but he feels that his shoulder is strong and "beyond 100 percent," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He aggravated his right shoulder when diving for a ball last Tuesday.

Our View:

This is good news, as Sanchez is hitting .317 over 28 games, with three homers. Delwyn Young has been covering his spot at second base while out of the lineup.

May 6, 2009

Freddy Sanchez will be re-evaluated today after driving his shoulder into the ground while diving for a ball Tuesday, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Our View:

Manager John Russell believes Sanchez is OK, but noted that he may be sore. His status for tonight's game at St. Louis is yet to be determined.

April 25, 2009

Freddy Sanchez was 3-for-5 with three runs scored and an RBI as the Pirates beat the Padres 10-1 on Saturday. He collected his ninth double in the game.

Our View:

Sanchez's ninth double was also his 13th extra base hit in 74 at bats. He is hitting .351 and although he is prone to strike outs, he has been among the better producers at second base in the early going.

April 21, 2009

Freddy Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, an RBI, and a run scored as the Pirates beat the Marlins 3-2 on Tuesday.

Our View:

With 10 hits in his last five games, the second baseman has been swinging a hot bat to start the season and is one of the hotter waiver wire pickups at the moment. He is batting .367/.387/.667 through 60 at bats.

April 13, 2009

Freddy Sanchez was 3-for-5 with three doubles and two runs scored in Monday's thrashing of the Houston Astros.

Our View:

Sanchez had a four hit night last Wednesday and had three more hits today, bringing his batting average up to .375 for the year. He has gotten off to a great start in 2009, and could be a nice pickup if middle infield is lacking.

April 9, 2009

Freddy Sanchez had a four hit night on Wednesday as the Pirates stunned the Cardinals 7-4. He doubled, scored a run and drove in a run as well. He's now hitting .571 on the young season.

Our View:

Sanchez may be back to his batting title days. Keep a close fantasy eye on him as he could be a nice waiver pickup if he continues his hot streak.

March 9, 2009

Freddy Sanchez was held to 0-for-2 on Monday, but he still managed to drive in two runs against the Red Sox.

Our View:

Sanchez is batting .389 so far this spring and could be ready to contribute in fantasy leagues again. Keep an eye on him.

March 1, 2009

Freddy Sanchez was 1-for-2 with two RBI and one walk on Sunday against the Tigers.

Our View:

Sanchez is batting .500 so far this spring. Fantasy owners can hope for a bounce back year from him, but counting on it probably isn't wise. He probably will go undrafted in most leagues.

February 25, 2009

Freddy Sanchez went 2-for-2 on Wednesday against the Phillies with and RBI and a double.

Our View:

Sanchez really has dropped off from 2006 win he won the NL batting crown by hitting .344. He also had 86 RBI that year. Since then, he has dropped off by hitting .304 with 81 RBI in 2007 and .271 with just 52 RBI in 2008.

January 23, 2009

Freddy Sanchez said he is feeling good right now after suffering through a disappointing 2008 campaign with an ailing shoulder, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sanchez commented, "I'm feeling good, really good. Obviously, I wasn't right all of last year, but I'm excited right now."

Our View:

Sanchez started to feel better down the stretch last season and batted .346 after the All-Star break, which ranked fourth-best in the NL. He is also wearing contact lenses now after dealing with blurry vision, and is slated to visit an eye specialist next week. He looks to remain an injury risk for 2009, but the former batting champ is still worth taking a chance on if on the board in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

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