Would you trade Hall for Arod?

[razzzorsharp]

If the Yankees picked up half of ARods salary for the remainder of his contract would you do it. It was an intersting conversation I had with a fellow fan and was wondering what you all would do.

[trwi7]

I would in a second.

[mothershipconnection]

Considering Arod isn't even owed his whole contract by NY, half of it would be such a steal that I'd give up anyone we have and then giggle like a little girl for a few straight weeks.

[Oldcity]

A-Rod's contract wouldn't be so bad, especially if the Yankees have to eat even more of it to trade him.

[igor67]

I wouldn't be terribly keen on that trade for one reason, getting Arod is a win now type move and Hall is a win now player. We improve as a team, but become less flexible. I'd prefer to deal some prospects maybe a 3 teamer.

[brettac1]

I like Bill Hall, but I'd rather have A-Rod.

 

I'll still be shocked if the Yankees trade him, though.

[aracko]

Oh yeah I would. Can you imagine AROD hitting behind Prince? If we did somehow get him, I would have to drop Ricky Weeks to 5th in the order though to get him swinging behind AROD. Hopefully Hart or Gross would be able to handle leadoff. The biggest question is if AROD came to Milwaukee, would he be a 3rd baseman or return to SS?

[brettac1]

Probably SS, I would think. He's still the best SS on the Yankees, too.

[Dollarbill13]

I think ARod would cost us about 10-11 million for the next 4 years (if of course, the Yanks picked up half his salary). How much would it cost for us to sign Hall to a 4 year deal right now? Probably 25-30 million. I think I'd have to do that trade.

[SoCalBrewfan]

Some defensive metrics (and firsthand observation) suggest that Arod has regressed defensively, so that he's not a lock to even remain at third. And there's something wrong in his head...NY has kicked him in the rear of late.

 

That said, you find a place for him, and if it costs Bill Hall, well, I've loved having BIll Hall around, and I'll wish him well, but Bill Hall's best year looks like Arod's worst season.

[RyDogg66]

Bill Hall is my favorite Brewer, and I really dont like A-Rod much. That said, I'd do it and laugh all the way to the playoffs.

 

However, there is no way A-Rod is traded for anything other than YOUNG PITCHING.

[brettac1]

YOUNG PITCHING.

 

The Brewers do have some of that, too.

[splitterpfj]

I've alluded to this sort of move more than once before, TX is paying some of the money, if NY did too, A-Rod becomes affordable to all teams interested.

 

The question is, for what, and would he agree to the deal?

 

I do think NY is going to move him this winter, for him to come here, they'd most likely need to get Hall and two young arms. My guess is they'd ask for Hall, Gallardo and one more, then the Brewers would ask for more than A-Rod in the deal, perhaps Melky Cabrera or a young catcher if the Yanks have one. This turns it into a 5 or 6 player deal, involving huge money, top prospects (possibly both ways) and A-Rod's acceptance of the deal.

 

Not at all likely, but not impossible either.

 

I would deal Hall in a package for A-Rod, if everything fell into place, but my bet will be on the Angels in this one.

[RyDogg66]

The Yankees wouldnt want prospects. They'd ask for either Sheets or Capuano for starters.

[razzzorsharp]

They might want DD as well. Also, remember Melvin and the Arod connection so I would imagine Dougy being a little gun-shy about maybe being fired for the same guy twice.

[PeaveyFury]

Get the Yanks on the phone today. With Torre being fired, the Yankees are in full panic mode, and a steal of a deal might just be possible.

[Roscoe Chill]

No trade clause.

[thefutureishere2006]

well i never shy away from putting a team out there

 

a rod would be third base and then short stop when braun is ready thus moving hardy via trade ...unless hardy could come off the bench. (and it hurts me to suggest moving him) whoever is more major league capable braun vs hardy .. depends on where arod would play...

 

imagine trading jenkins GWYNN inmann hendrickson krynzel

 

 

for arod and half his salary

 

then trade davis and mench for minor leage bullpen help and catching

 

sign barry zito/schmidt

 

sheets

zito/schmidt

capuano

bush

villanueva

 

cordero

turnbow

wise

cappellan

shouse

sarfate

helling

 

lf soriano ok ok likely a gross/clark platoon

2b weeks

1b fielder

3b arod

cf hall

rf hart

ss hardy

c miller

 

rivera

graff

cirillo

koskie

gross/clark

[dadofandrew]

Even if Hall put up ARod numbers, some would still want him to back up Hardy.

 

ARod is only what, 2-3 years older than Hall? I'd do the deal, without hesitation.

[aracko]

This is true - AROD has a blanket No trade clause.

[thefutureishere2006]

arod would excel in the non pressure of playing here.. i am sure he would consider it. why trade hall? move him to center field. we could even move arod to short when braun comes to play third therefore making hardy expendable or bench material until he is ready to move on.

[Roscoe Chill]

Sorry guys, would I trade Hall for ARod? Sure. Will ARod approve a trade to the Brewers? No.

[pitchleague]

the question I have is would the Brewers move ARod back to shortstop if they would somehow acquire him? I would consider it.

[PeaveyFury]

Will ARod approve a trade to the Brewers? No.

 

At this point, I think ARod would be willing to go anywhere that's not New York, IMO.

[brettac1]

I actually think he'd elect to stay in NY - I think he wants to prove very badly that he belongs there.