One waiver trade deadline deal every MLB team should make

Jul 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and manager Jeff Banister (28) speak to media before the game between the Rangers and the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 17, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Chicago White Sox infielder Emilio Bonifacio (64) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

San Francisco Giants. 25. player. 31. . 62-53, 3 GB NL West. 5 GB NL Wild Card

As we’ve already mentioned, the San Francisco Giants are reportedly interested in second baseman Chase Utley, but one of the biggest needs the team has is in the outfield. Angel Pagan just landed on the disabled list and Nori Aoki is on the 7-day DL, which leaves Gregor Blanco and Justin Maxwell to team with Hunter Pence as outfield starters.

Brandon Belt has also played outfield when Buster Posey starts at first base, but adding another outfielder through a trade would help tremendously. There are plenty of options, including Coco Crisp, Seth Smith, Jonny Gomes, but let’s consider something we’ve yet to talk about.

If the Giants miss out on Utley, they will still need depth in the infield. Joe Panik is eligible to return from the DL on August 17, but back issues are always tricky so it’s best to have some insurance. Therefore, a super utility player like Emilio Bonifacio could be the best of both worlds.

The well traveled 30-year old has hit just .169/.200/.195 in 45 games for the White Sox this season, but he’s played second base, third base, center field and left field and would also offer speed off the bench as a pinch runner. Designated for assignment Sunday, Bonifacio’s move is imminent.

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