Morris for Sexson?

With all of the trade rumors flying around, the Giants have been mentioned in very few. This is probably because the Giants have very little talent to market besides Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain, who they have correctly decided to hold onto (so far). However, one of the rumors involving the Giants that has surfaced recently is a swap of Matt Morris and Richie Sexson. Here are the reasons why such a deal would not benefit the Giants:

1. Richie Sexson is batting .205 this season.
2. Richie Sexson has struck out 150 or more times in all but one of his full major league seasons.
3. Richie Sexson will make $15 million next year, preventing the Giants from signing star free agents.
4. Ryan Klesko is playing well at first base at a fraction of the cost.
5. Matt Morris brings valuable pitching knowledge and a veteran presence to Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum and Noah Lowry.
6. With Barry Zito pitching worse than any other Giant, Morris has stepped up to be the staff's veteran leader.
7. Matt Morris will provide more of a boost in the rotation next year than Richie Sexson will at first.

The Giants have one of the best starting staffs in baseball, even with the immense struggles of Barry Zito, and will be returning all five starters next season. Therefore, the Giants should only trade a starter if they receive a truly beneficial deal. This trade is everything that the Giants should not do. There is no hope left for the Giants this season, so there is also no reason to rush into such a poor deal. Instead, the Giants should either trade Morris for prospects or wait for a better free agent or trade to come along in the offseason.