Brian Giles?

From the San Diego Union Tribune, by way of MLBTR:

There might be obstacles to getting good value in return for Giles. For one, Giles’ consent is needed for a trade to any of the other 29 clubs. A trade also would raise Giles’ salary to $11 million, via an assignment bonus, lowering the player’s value.

When asked Tuesday if he had any potential trade destinations in mind, Giles mentioned the Red Sox, Yankees and Angels.

Giles is a very good player, albeit one with a lot of miles on his leg. Bill James projects him to go .280/.387/.435 in 2009. However, the Yankees do not seem like a fit for a variety of reasons. Most obviously, the Yankees have too many outfielders as they stand now. They could trade Swisher or Nady to make room for Giles. If this was the plan, however, they likely would have brought in one of the outfielders available on the free agent market for a similar price to Giles without having to surrender prospects. Furthermore, Giles is dealing with some serious legal issues, and the last thing the Yankees need is another distraction.

This is not likely to happen, although an injury or two could certainly alter the situation. If I had to guess, Giles will probably end up in Boston. They attempted to trade for him last season, and he vetoed the deal due to playing time concerns. With JD Drew already complaining about his back, CoCo Crisp in KC, and Rocco Baldelli’s uncertain health, Giles is most likely to satisfy his wish to play everyday for a contender with Boston.

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