Much of the buzz surrounding the San Francisco Giants and what figures to be a busy trade deadline has centered around veteran starter Madison Bumgarner and lights-out closer Will Smith.
As one of the most decorated postseason performers in MLB history and one of the most overpowering relievers in the game, respectively, that’s not surprising.
Lefty reliever Tony Watson and corner infielder Pablo Sandoval have also been mentioned regularly on the rumor mill.
While all those players have value and it appears possible or even likely that they will be dealt this summer, the trade chip that no one is talking about is Sam Dyson.