tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post6693356792513840976..comments2023-10-30T05:00:03.572-05:00Comments on Eli's MLB Rumors - Old: Brewers Looking For Pitching?Elihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04463365662085467794noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post-30463260352052352832008-05-30T12:11:00.000-05:002008-05-30T12:11:00.000-05:00Doug Melvin just did an interview where he said th...Doug Melvin just did an interview where he said that the Brewers are very serious about making a move for a seroius starting pitcher. 3B Billy Hall is high among players we could see go. We've got Braun wrapped up for years, wanting to play 3B again, with an abundence of good OF players sitting on our bench(Kapler, T. Gwynn Jr., prospect Matt LaPorta). Even if we leave Braun in the OF, we've now got Russell Branyan back and Joe Dillon waiting at 3B. Also, there's no reason not to suspect the Crew trading J.J Hardy or Rickie Weeks based upon low production, but we have little to no support behind them. I also don't think Prince is sitting comletely safely right now with pressure from his agent for the short-term, big money deal, low numbers to begin the season and a few prospects to work with at 1B. He is the leader in the dugout and the face of the organization right now though, so we'd only be looking to deal him for some serious business.<BR/>Also, considering the more long term, where I expect we hold onto Sheets(the Brewers are obviously very conscious of their need for quality starters), Gallardo will be back next year and we have at least 4 starters that we think are strong(Sheets, Gallardo, Suppan and Parra). Any trade will most likely be for an SP with very little time left on his contract.<BR/>We signed quite a few veterans to short deals in this offseason(Gagne, Cameron, Kendall, Kapler). I'm looking for something like this again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post-65822337322755702512008-05-16T21:33:00.000-05:002008-05-16T21:33:00.000-05:00As a longtime Cubs fan, it would make me absolutel...As a longtime Cubs fan, it would make me absolutely sick if Greg Maddux was traded to the Brewers and finished his career there. I wouldnt mind seeing him back with the Cubs as our 4th starter with Z, Demp, Lilly, and Gallagher. They can trade Marquis for a supply of eyeliner for Jimmy Edmonds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post-56161342074733780632008-05-16T16:27:00.000-05:002008-05-16T16:27:00.000-05:00Just to let you know, the Orioles actually got 3 p...Just to let you know, the Orioles actually got 3 prospects for Steve Trachsel. There was a clause in the deal that said if the cubs made the playoffs they would recieve a PTBNL. that player is Jake renshaw, he is having a pretty good season in A ball currently. <BR/><BR/>three prospects for Steve trachsel, ridiculous I know but possibly one of the most one-sided deals in the last few years simply because of how horribly he did for the Cubs and the fact that he was not even put on the team's roster for the playoffs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post-64815624406690495082008-05-16T07:26:00.000-05:002008-05-16T07:26:00.000-05:00I also think it would be a mistake to tie up payro...I also think it would be a mistake to tie up payroll for an injury-prone pitcher. It makes more sense to me to trade him to a team with a better chance of contending this year. They could get some pretty good talent for Sheets with a few years remaining before they're eligible for free-agency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post-78351774215164113472008-05-16T07:19:00.000-05:002008-05-16T07:19:00.000-05:00haha, "locking up" sheets... The guys a walking t...haha, "locking up" sheets... The guys a walking trauma center.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post-31926176844797774252008-05-16T00:27:00.000-05:002008-05-16T00:27:00.000-05:00Greg Maddux would look good with his brother in Mi...Greg Maddux would look good with his brother in Milwaukee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post-73677591429397368742008-05-15T20:06:00.000-05:002008-05-15T20:06:00.000-05:00"Locking up" Sheets would be a mistake. The rule i..."Locking up" Sheets would be a mistake. The rule is never give a pitcher more than 3 years or you will be sorry. Sheets is continually hurt. If anything, trade him now and get 2 prospect starters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com