DiFelice optioned to AAA; Latest-- Mitre DFA'd, James outrighted off 40-man roster; Braddock and Mat The Batt recalled; 40-man at 36

[fondybrewfan]

Oops forgot that DeFelice already did get sent down. Picking between sending Dillard or Mitre down is a "who cares" proposition. Neither is very good long term

[PrinceEatMeat]

Melvin made it sound like Saito may be activated soon, so Dillard may still go down. That is unless they wait for interleague to end.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

When I first read this I assumed Mitre was getting sent down not DFA'd. I hope we can hang on to him, otherwise it seems a waste to let him go.

[derflotr]

The team is getting better. It's unfortunate that Gamel isn't an option at 3B anymore, but it'll be nice to see him in a Brewers uni if only for a week or so.

[ilovebeer]

I am kind of surprised by Mitre, but to be honest, I totally forgot he was even on the team. I am glad Matt is back and hope he stays.

[lithium75]

One reason for the holes in the 40 man roster would be if we were about to sign a couple more people. First round college pitchers like major league deals, and we just drafted two of them. Are we going that route?

[PrinceEatMeat]

One reason for the holes in the 40 man roster would be if we were about to sign a couple more people. First round college pitchers like major league deals, and we just drafted two of them. Are we going that route?

That's an interesting thought. Not sure if Melvin would do that, but we'll see I guess. There has to be some logical explanation for it. I'm hoping that he's leaving space for some trades.

[chickinbrickin]

I'm just glad to see that Braddock has apparently sorted out his sleep/tardiness issues. Also excited to see Gamel up, even if he is just primarily a DH-sub for Prince and power bat off the bench.

 

I am happy Gamel is up as well, but I doubt he stays up after the Twins series. I wouldn't want him to waste away on the bench for the remainder of the year. I would rather he get his ABs in Nashville this year so he is primed to be our starting first baseman next year. We have already see what a stint on the pine at the big league level did to Gamel when Macha was here.

[endaround]

The Brewers have gotten multiple calls on Mitre according to mlbtraderumors so he's gone. All because we have to make sure to pay Kotsay another $100K.

[brewmann04]

seems like teams might be interested in Mitre maybe melvin can get something for him.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Let's trade him to the Yankees for Chris Dickerson. Oh wait...

[rcon14]

The Brewers have gotten multiple calls on Mitre according to mlbtraderumors so he's gone. All because we have to make sure to pay Kotsay another $100K.

 

 

I just checked MLBTR and found nothing that said they were geting offers or anything of the sort, do you have a link?

[endaround]

The Brewers have gotten multiple calls on Mitre according to mlbtraderumors so he's gone. All because we have to make sure to pay Kotsay another $100K.

 

 

I just checked MLBTR and found nothing that said they were geting offers or anything of the sort, do you have a link?

It comes from Tim Dierkes twitter

http://twitter.com/#!/timdierkes/status/85520156574486528

 

[TooLiveBrew]

This is based on nothing but my own interpretation of the transactions, but I'm encouraged by the Gamel call-up. I don't think it's something Roenicke would have done, if the decision were left completely up to him. I just get the impression that he's fully impressed with what Kotsay has provided so far. I dunno, maybe I'm falling for his manager-speak & sticking up for his players' egos, but at no point this season have I felt like RRR wasn't thrilled with having the 'versatile' Kotsay on the team.

 

I'm encouraged because this *seems* like the first move that's more of a Melvin tweak to the roster. I hope some kind of fix for shortstop isn't far away.

[logan82]

I just hope that Gamel actually gets to play. I wouldn't be shocked to see him sit the bench in favor of Kotsay.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Gamel wouldn't be called up if Roenicke intended to play Kotsay. The only time he might not be in the lineup is against the lefties. Although I think he should just start all 6 games.

[DonMoney4Mgr]

I think this has to be Braddock. Plus he's from N.J. so his family may be able to watch him play in person.

Does this mean he'll be able to sleep in his own bed?

[dlk9s]

I think this has to be Braddock. Plus he's from N.J. so his family may be able to watch him play in person.

Does this mean he'll be able to sleep in his own bed?

Having the right pillow is very important for one's health.

[Never Outhustled]

The Brewers have gotten multiple calls on Mitre according to mlbtraderumors so he's gone. All because we have to make sure to pay Kotsay another $100K.

 

Hopefully he's dealt for a reserve OF to replace Kotsay. Or a SS.

[Never Outhustled]

It's disappointing they only sent 1 player down. They need both Braddock and Gamel. If they want to keep my fandom, I can't handle another interleague series with Kotsay starting.

 

 

I'm very happy that I can continue my fandom.

[djoctagone]

40-man is at 36, not 35 . . .

[JohnBriggs12]

I'm assuming they waited until this week to bring up Gamel, because this is the longest continuous stretch of games (6) where they need a DH, and thus could get by with 11 pitchers. Had they brought up Gamel to face Boston, he would have sat for the homestand, and they'd be short a pitcher in an NL park. Plus, Saito is poised to take the 12th pitching spot once the week is over. I don't think it has anything to do with Kotsay. Since the two losses to Boston were blowouts, it wouldn't have made a difference.

 

Once they no longer need a DH, I fully expect Gamel to return to Nashville because his only role would be as a PH.

[CheezWizHed]

I'm fully convinced that RockCoCougars has some pull with DM. And he didn't want Chris Dickerson to jack one off of Mitre in this series with the Yanks. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Roderick]

40 man roster - I don't know the ins and outs. But does the move have to be short-term related? Could they have made the James move now just because he isn't pitching that great and there is no threat of losing him?

 

In other words, if they kept him on the 40 man roster and he started pitching good and then they wanted to remove him from the 40 man would there have been a risk of losing him?

 

If he is off the 40 man and now starts pitching great, would there be any reason the Brewers would need to put him back on the 40 before the end of the season?

[Never Outhustled]

I don't think it has anything to do with Kotsay. Once they no longer need a DH, I fully expect Gamel to return to Nashville because his only role would be as a PH.

 

It has a little to do with Kotsay. If Kotsay wasn't useless there wouldn't be a need to add another bat. Kotsay's only role should be PH, so Gamel might have the opportunity to steal his role. 5 OFs is a luxory, not a necessity. Kotsay isn't really a pinch hitter anyway, he's only a pinch batter.