Don't Bring Back Melky

There is one thing that Giants fans seem torn about this offseason and that is the idea of whether or not the club should give outfielder Melky Cabrera a second chance after his PED suspension. He is a free agent and before he got suspended he looked like he was going to be an expensive but very necessary re-signing this offseason. He was having an MVP like season and had a true connection with the Giants fan base. Melk men and Melk maids were all over AT&T park during, what looked to be, a magical career season for Melky.

Some fans can't shake those memories and it is very understandable but we all need to acknowledge what happened. It is one thing to say that Melky cheated, it is an unfortunate part of todays MLB, but the way that he handled himself with the team is unforgivable. After the suspension, he walked away without even acknowledging his teammates or the front office. He essentially turned his back on the team, the front office and the fans. The PED's we can get over, hell look at Barry Bonds, but the aftermath is hard to forget.

You also need to take note of how the team responded to his suspension. While nobody in the lineup replaced his numbers, the entire offense gelled better than we have seen in years. Scoring went up and production came from every part of the lineup. Blanco took many of the starts in left field the rest of the way and, while he didn't provide the offensive punch that Melky had, he starred with his glove work and defensive speed. Not to mention, having a few key offensive moments in the postseason.

Chemistry is a hard thing to find but, when it is there, it is impossible to ignore. While the offensive numbers Melky put up were impressive they weren't nearly as important as the way his actions pulled this team together. There are some free agents I want back more than others but Melky is one of the few that I don't think should even be talked to. His time in San Francisco was short, fun and exciting but it ended when he walked out without even an explanation. I hope that the fans that want him back will understand why management will pretend he was never here. It is time to move on.