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 More Giants NewsThe Giants remain split over whether to trade Armando Benitez or allow him to open the season as their closer. It's by far the biggest issue the club faces with two weeks until opening day. Because Benitez has appeared healthy and pitched well this spring, his trade value has risen. But it also becomes more difficult for the Giants to justify shipping him out, since they have no experienced candidates to replace him. Club sources said the Giants don't need to move Benitez's $7.6 million salary, even though their projected opening-day payroll of $95 million has exceeded their budget. The main impetus for trading Benitez would be to eliminate a potential problem from the clubhouse or placate fans who have booed him louder and lustier than any Giant in recent memory. |
