Get Maddux and a Lefty OF

[silversurferr]

I think we could get Maddux for a decent price. (Considerably cheaper than Sabathia.) Plus, it'd be cool to watch Greg and Mike on the same team. Also, a power hitting lefty off the bench, preferably an outfielder (not Gwynn), and we are ready.

[silversurferr]

I think we could get Maddux for a decent price. (Considerably cheaper than Sabathia.) Plus, it'd be cool to watch Greg and Mike on the same team. Also, a power hitting lefty off the bench, preferably an outfielder (not Gwynn), and we are ready.

[owbc]

Greg Maddux is a genius. I'm all for trading for him, even if he can only contribute in a bullpen/emergency starter role.

[owbc]

Greg Maddux is a genius. I'm all for trading for him, even if he can only contribute in a bullpen/emergency starter role.

[derflotr]

Yeah, they need a pinch-hitting threat like that guy in Tampa

[derflotr]

Yeah, they need a pinch-hitting threat like that guy in Tampa

[JoeHova]

How about Gwynn and maybe Gillespie for Maddux and Giles. Or would that be too much or too little to give up?

 

It seem kind of fair to me, but maybe San Diego would want more, in which case I would pass. A Giles/Cameron platoon (with Hart in CF when Giles played) would be pretty sweet offensively. However, Maddux and Giles are both too old and decrepit to really count on to be good, so I wouldn't give up a ton.

 

actually, now that I look at it, I like getting Giles more than I like getting Maddux. Maddux would be nice too, but Giles would really give the offense a boost over Cameron's sub-.300 OBP. However, Cameron does play the great defense.

[JoeHova]

How about Gwynn and maybe Gillespie for Maddux and Giles. Or would that be too much or too little to give up?

 

It seem kind of fair to me, but maybe San Diego would want more, in which case I would pass. A Giles/Cameron platoon (with Hart in CF when Giles played) would be pretty sweet offensively. However, Maddux and Giles are both too old and decrepit to really count on to be good, so I wouldn't give up a ton.

 

actually, now that I look at it, I like getting Giles more than I like getting Maddux. Maddux would be nice too, but Giles would really give the offense a boost over Cameron's sub-.300 OBP. However, Cameron does play the great defense.

[logan82]

I would totally trade for guy like Gabe Gross. Get it done Doug.

[logan82]

I would totally trade for guy like Gabe Gross. Get it done Doug.

[And That]

Maddux I like but at this point, I think we need a compliment to Sheets more than another back end guy.

 

And I hear Brad Nelson hits pretty good.

[And That]

Maddux I like but at this point, I think we need a compliment to Sheets more than another back end guy.

 

And I hear Brad Nelson hits pretty good.

[dlk9s]

Maddux and Giles are both too old and decrepit to really count on to be good

If old and decrepit means averaging 6 IP per start, a 3:1 K/BB ratio, and a 122 ERA+, let's all go scout nursing home leagues.

 

 

[dlk9s]

Maddux and Giles are both too old and decrepit to really count on to be good

If old and decrepit means averaging 6 IP per start, a 3:1 K/BB ratio, and a 122 ERA+, let's all go scout nursing home leagues.

 

 

[MattFlair]

I think Greg's Home/Road splits should be mentioned since they are pretty severe this year and Petco is friendly to pitchers.

 

Home: 1.64 ERA .211 Opp Avg

Road: 4.75 ERA .314 Opp Avg

[MattFlair]

I think Greg's Home/Road splits should be mentioned since they are pretty severe this year and Petco is friendly to pitchers.

 

Home: 1.64 ERA .211 Opp Avg

Road: 4.75 ERA .314 Opp Avg

[GB12]

A power hitting lefty OF, hmm...

 

 

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PHO/AAGK178~Geoff-Jenkins-2004-Batting-Action-Photofile-Posters.jpg

Bring back Geoff!

 

[GB12]

A power hitting lefty OF, hmm...

 

 

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PHO/AAGK178~Geoff-Jenkins-2004-Batting-Action-Photofile-Posters.jpg

Bring back Geoff!

 

[thefaint287]

Greg is old but he is still Greg Maddox he never did have over power stuff even when he was young so he can still pitch good move if it happened.

[thefaint287]

Greg is old but he is still Greg Maddox he never did have over power stuff even when he was young so he can still pitch good move if it happened.

[JoeHova]

By old and decrepit, I just meant that Maddux is 42 and eventually some team that's counting on him to do what he's always done will get burned.

 

Also, the Dodgers gave up less than Gwynn to get him back in 2006. If the Padres want more than Gwynn and maybe a C- prospect, they want too much and the Brewers would be foolish to capitulate, imo.

[JoeHova]

By old and decrepit, I just meant that Maddux is 42 and eventually some team that's counting on him to do what he's always done will get burned.

 

Also, the Dodgers gave up less than Gwynn to get him back in 2006. If the Padres want more than Gwynn and maybe a C- prospect, they want too much and the Brewers would be foolish to capitulate, imo.

[JohnBriggs12]

I can't see the need for a lefty hitting OF at this point, and I think based on Maddux performance this year, you'd be buying high.

 

Really where have they missed Gross? Branyan's given them that extra lefthanded bat and much to my surprise, even Counsell's contributed offensively in the last month.

 

Maddux has done well, but he's been basically a 6 inning, 4 or so ERA guy for the past several years, and considering his ERA now is in low 3's, it's likely he'd do no better than around 5 the rest of the year and the Brewers have several guys fully capable of that or better.

 

I can see adding another lefty bat in September, maybe even Gamel, but not now.

[JohnBriggs12]

I can't see the need for a lefty hitting OF at this point, and I think based on Maddux performance this year, you'd be buying high.

 

Really where have they missed Gross? Branyan's given them that extra lefthanded bat and much to my surprise, even Counsell's contributed offensively in the last month.

 

Maddux has done well, but he's been basically a 6 inning, 4 or so ERA guy for the past several years, and considering his ERA now is in low 3's, it's likely he'd do no better than around 5 the rest of the year and the Brewers have several guys fully capable of that or better.

 

I can see adding another lefty bat in September, maybe even Gamel, but not now.

[jwill535]

Isnt Dave Bush pretty much on par with what Maddux has done this year?