Daron Sutton predicts something is going to happen with the Brewers and D-Backs

[crossface21]

I got this from Sportsbubbler.com, just in case nobody heard it:



Darin Sutton was on a local sports radio show in my area of the state. He flatly predicted that the Brewers had something going on with the Diamondbacks. that he could not go into it, but, that something was coming down the line, very very soon.

[ILuvDaBush]

I know, given our recent draft, that we have shifted our emphasis to pitchers who can hit, but I hope we don't see Micah Owings buttoning up the Brew Crew Blue soon. But seriously, with our OF depth, and their recent injuries, it has to involve an OF... Or perhaps bigger, Hardy/Hart for Drew/O-Dog/Scherzer. Not a fan of the O-Dog, but that's more about my affinity for Weeks.

[DHonks]

I could see Hardy and Drew being flopped. Drew is more of an all around hitter. Some homers, some average, very patient, and left-handed. Hardy is similar defensively and does great in AZ.

[Diggr14]

Prince Fielder for Brandon Webb

[Invader3K]

With both teams being contenders for the playoffs, I tend to doubt it would be some huge trade involving starters on either team.

[brosto1]

I would like to see any of the following DBacks become Brewers(guys that I think might be realisitic): Pena, Cruz, Owings, Drew, Bonifacio, and would love to get Scherzer( a bit more unrealistic, but using LaPorta as the bait might get some interest).

[Brewcrewin07]

The logical assumption to me would be if the two team are talking deal, that it would be for Haren. The Brewers need Pitching, and Scherzer could step back into their rotation to replace Haren. The Dbacks need hitting.

[DHonks]

The logical assumption to me would be if the two team are talking deal, that it woul be for Harden.

 

Harden is an Oakland A. Haren is a Dback, and is not going anywhere

[Brewcrewin07]

The logical assumption to me would be if the two team are talking deal, that it woul be for Harden.

 

Harden is an Oakland A. Haren is a Dback, and is not going anywhere

Whoops...my fingers were thinking faster then my brain. I knew it was Haren. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/embarassed.gif

 

[davego]

I heard that interview too on WKTY in Lacrosse. Darin did imply that something was being discussed, or so he claimed to be privy to, but not necessarily pending.

[giffted1]

LaPorta + for Scherzer and I'll do a freaking back flip.

[MickeyDavis]

Well this is the time of year when every GM is talking with every other GM so I wouldn't put a whole lot of stock into what Sutton says. Sure maybe they are talking. But we're talking with 20+ other teams as well.

[Dmiles23]

I'm just kind of typing out loud here, but putting a couple rumors together... and this may make some sense.

 

1. The one rumor says that the Brewers may make Hardy and/or Weeks available.

2. The Brewers are rumored to be interested in Sabathia.

3. The Indians have Jamey Carroll playing 2B.

4. The D-Backs are hurting in the OF.

5. Sutton says a deal between the clubs may happen.

6. The Brewers have a glut of top Prospects in AA that are close to being ready.

 

A. The Brewers trade an OF prospect+ to Arizona for Hudson.(or possibly a player like Kapler plus another more advanced OF prospect)

B. This opens up the Brewers to send Weeks to Cleveland in a Sabathia deal, and may allow us to keep Laporta, Gamel, and Escobar... depending on how Cleveland values Weeks.

 

So now we have 2 gold glove caliber players at 2B and SS. We actually may improve our offense with the addition of Hudson. We are possibly able to keep our 3 prospects in Huntsville. And we acquire a pitcher who can hopefully put us over the top.

 

The downside, I believe Hudson is a free agent after this season. Sabathia is definitely a free agent after this year.

 

All of this may, or may not, be a possibility... I'm just kinda throwing thoughts around in my head right now.

[MickeyDavis]

Yeah Hudson is a free agent after this year so he would likely be a rental.

[RSteadman19]

So if we did those deals and Hudson and Sabathia both leave do we get equal compensation for each. Or is Hudson a lower level free agent?

[bjkrautk]

So if we did those deals and Hudson and Sabathia both leave do we get equal compensation for each. Or is Hudson a lower level free agent?

 

That would depend on the updated FA tier rankings (which will be released in November).

 

In last year's rankings....

Orlando Hudson was a Class A free agent (behind only Utley in the NL at the position)

Sabathia was a Class A free agent as well (trailing only Santana in the AL).

 

If one team were to sign both players, Sabathia has (had) the higher score within the Class A rankings, so he would garner the higher picks.

[RSteadman19]

So in that scenario after the season if we lose Sheets, Hudson and Sabathia we could possibly get 6 draft picks aslong as they sign with seperate teams. That would be pretty nice, but would come at a high price.

[JohnBriggs12]

That "high price" is worth it. It improves this years team greatly, without mortgaging the future. A middle infield spot needs to be opened up for Escobar, and soon. If he's not quite ready for 2009, I'm sure they could get a stopgap.

 

My inkling though is Arizona is not going to be satisfied with Kapler or say a Gwynn, and the guy who goes will be Cameron. Cameron for Hudson makes the most sense to me, as both are basically rentals, then Weeks and a pitcher (Villanueva or Bush) to Cleveland for Sabathia.

 

The Brewers may then have to go out and rent another OF to platoon with Kapler, though not necessarily a CF as Hart could move over. Ibanez fits that mold perfectly and shouldn't take a top prospect to get.

[Klements Bratwurst]

Probably not related but Micah Owings isn't starting now tonight for the Diamondbacks. It appears to be Petit instead. I hope something isn't going down with Micah Owings and this Darron Sutton "rumor"

EDIT- Diamondbacks indicate he has a sore "glute".

[splitterpfj]

Owings left his last start early, with a leg or groin injury - that's probably why he isn't in there tonight.

[shelmark]

For those that want Scherzer, I believe he was placed on the minor league DL with an arm issue.

[endaround]

I hoping its a Darron Sutton for Brain Anderson/Bill Schroeder clearing that analyst log jam allowing Cirillo to step up!

[davego]

Owings has back issues.

[WisconsinSportsRule]

For those that want Scherzer, I believe he was placed on the minor league DL with an arm issue.

I am glad someone mentioned this. I think he had a few good starts, then goes back down to the minors and goes on the DL. Why is he such a hot commodity?

[molitor fan]

Just an educated guess on my part, but with Pena, Qualls and Lyons, I am wondering if out target might be a guy like Juan Cruz, who is a pretty decent pitcher, and would demand something decent in return.