Project Insomnia is many things, but in this context it is simply a "braindump" of whatever I happen to be thinking/reading/watching/doing at the moment. Parental guidance suggested.
The Giants have traded Bernitez to the Florida Marlins for right-hander Randy Messenger. The deal was announced after the Giants' 4-2 loss to the Mets Thursday Night.
Armando Benitez's days as Giants closer appear to be over, and he could be wearing another uniform this weekend.Couldn't come soon enough. Should have happened before the season even started.
The Chronicle has learned that the Giants are engaged in serious trade talks with at least two teams that are interested in acquiring the embattled closer. One of them is the Florida Marlins, for whom Benitez saved 47 games in 2004.
An industry source said a deal was possible before Friday night was over.
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