http://0rz.tw/xJJxu Sabean: Nothing imminent on trade front By Adam Berry / MLB.com | 07/24/11 4:30 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO -- With a week remaining until the July 31 Trade Deadline, Giants general manager Brian Sabean said his club -- the subject of much speculation -- is "not close to anything right now." Sabean confirmed he has spoken to many teams, including the Mets, and again emphasized his desire to add an all-around hitter who can drive in runs. Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran has been the focus of many rumors, and it is widely known the Giants would like to boost their lineup with a middle-of-the-order hitter. "I think we need to upgrade. Whether that can happen in a significant way, I'm not sure. The talent pool isn't in our favor," Sabean said Sunday. "Having said that, I don't believe there's one silver bullet. Quite frankly, the lineup needs a lot of help. It might not be just one player." Sabean also said he has a "definite no-trade list" of prospects -- about three or four players, he added -- and he knows how important it will be to keep young pitching in the farm system. Additionally, any trade the Giants make would have to be for a premium player or a noticeable upgrade at a given position. Sabean previously said there were no upgrades available at shortstop or catcher, and he said Sunday that several players rumored to be available aren't actually on the market. The Giants do have a few things working in their favor as the deadline approaches, Sabean acknowledged, including their lead in the National League West and dominant pitching staff. He was also aware the second-place D-backs will be looking to boost their pitching, putting more pressure on the Giants to acquire a bat and extend their lead. Sabean admitted he would be disappointed if no deal is made by the Deadline, but he still expressed confidence in the team as it stands. "This is a pretty stout group. We're known for our pitching, and we are in first place," Sabean said. "Who knows, they might be able to be good enough to pull this off." 怎麽听起来似乎不太妙 感觉交易来Carlos Beltran机率微乎其微 QQ Playing time paying off for hot Schierholtz SAN FRANCISCO -- Over the last month, Nate Schierholtz has been one of the hottest hitters in the National League, batting a league-high .370 with three home runs and 17 RBIs since June 25. Schierholtz attributed much of his recent success to simply getting consistent playing time, which was harder to come by earlier this season, but Giants manager Bruce Bochy said the left-handed hitter has forced the issue with his play on the field. "That's what you want to do with any of these guys. We're staying open-minded as far as who's playing and who we think is swinging the bat well," Bochy said. "I think it's fair to say Nate has won that job out there the way he's playing. I'm very happy for him. There's been other times where it didn't quite happen. He's always had the talent. Now, it's starting to surface." Even against a tough left-hander like Randy Wolf on Saturday, Schierholtz picked up three hits and drove in two runs. The right fielder has hit lefties well in his career, batting .326 with a .815 on-base plus slugging percentage, and said his lower numbers against lefties this year were a product of inconsistent playing time at the beginning of the season. "I think that's a key, just coming to the park knowing you're going to play most of the time, if not every day," he said. "It's just a good feeling." 希望Schierholtz能持续维持火烫的打击 可是他今天熄火了4支0 = = Giants give Belt starting nod in left field SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants rookie Brandon Belt got the start in left field in Sunday's series finale against the Brewers, his first game in the outfield since being recalled last week. Belt has spent most of his time in the Majors and Minors at first base, but he said he split his time evenly between the outfield and first base with Triple-A Fresno. That was enough for Giants manager Bruce Bochy to put Belt in left field, keeping Aubrey Huff at first against right-hander Yovani Gallardo. "We're trying to find ways to get him in there occasionally, and left field being a spot he had some time at in Fresno, he's comfortable out in the outfield," Bochy said. "He gives us another left-handed bat out there, plus we've got a day game today." Worth noting ‧ The Giants will head to the White House on Monday, and those expecting bearded closer Brian Wilson to break out his spandex tuxedo might be disappointed. Asked after Saturday night's 4-2 win if he would be in traditional dress, Wilson quipped, "Dress? I'm not going to wear a dress. "No, it's just a regular travel day. You're not supposed to dress up on travel days. It's only for your off-days," Wilson continued. "So, I'll be wearing a nice suit like everyone else. Maybe a power navy blue with a red tie." ‧ Bochy said Miguel Tejada was "coming along fine" and felt good. Tejada, on the 15-day disabled list with a lower abdominal strain, should begin baseball activities in a few days, Bochy added. ‧ Bochy liked what he saw out of Huff on Saturday night. Huff went 1-for-1 with a sacrifice fly that drove in the tiebreaking run and, perhaps more importantly, drew two walks in his first two at-bats. "I think that's going to be big for him," Bochy said. "Lay off the pitches and try to keep from doing too much and trying to be the guy. Just keep things moving down the line." Adam Berry is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. --

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