Sean Casey is no fool. He will be a free agent this winter and might be on the move sooner if the Pirates decide to sell before the trade deadline. He has the highest batting average at China Basin among players with at least 80 at-bats. So, heck yeah, he would consider coming here if things do not work out in Pittsburgh.
"If I'm a free agent at the end of the year, I would definitely listen to coming out here. I'd listen to probably everybody," Casey said. That is not exactly the same as, "Oh yeah, I'm coming. Should I live South of Market or down the Peninsula?" But it is a start.
A better immediate fit for the Giants might be Craig Wilson, who has some right-handed pop, gets on base, has fallen out of favor in Pittsburgh and is quite available. He can play first base, both corner outfield spots and, in a pinch, can catch. The drawback is his $3.3 million salary.
Casey, who turns 32 on July 2, has no clue why he excels at a park that is death to so many other left-handed hitters.
"There's no rhyme or reason for it," he said. "I wish I had a good reason for you guys, but I really don't. I know I don't have too many home runs here. I think I've hit that brick wall four times. I enjoy the park. I think they did a great job with that. I don't know if it's the background or what."
Actually, Casey has no homers here.
"To tell you the truth," he said, "that's what makes it so impressive what (Barry) Bonds has done here. It really isn't a great park for left-handers."