What are YOU expecting?

[ELCABALLO45]

With the winter mettings fast approaching and many rumors going around, I was wonder.. what does everyone expect to come from the Winter Meetings and/or the next coming weeks. Do you..... Expect to trade for Joe Nathan? Do you expect to trade Bill Hall? What do you THINK is going to happen in the next 3-5 weeks?

[Roscoe Chill]

Honestly...not much. I expect them to explore trading Ben Sheets, but I don't think anything will happen. A couple of free agent reliever signings. Possibly a trade where Vargas/Capuano net another reliver...all to get back to where the were last year, and that's being optimistic.

[Ennder]

We get a RP, maybe two and that is it. I doubt the Twins are interested in Hall if that Delmon Young deal goes through.

[Roscoe Chill]

It really stinks that the best new addition to the team is going to be Ted Simmons.

[brettac1]

Lots of unsubstantiated rumors that never materialize into anything. That's the essence of the winter meetings, isn't it?

 

I suppose Matt Herges or something, too.

[VegasBrewerFan]

DM will be looking for bullpen can't imagine opening the season without adding atleast two relievers one being a closer.I think Joe Nathan remains a possibilty but
I think it all depends on Santana deal.Don't see the Twins losing Santana,Hunter and Nathan all right before they get into there new ballpark.

[chadomac]

Although I'm used to the Brewers not wow-ing me with their transactions... I would be really surprised if we don't trade Vargas or Bush... or maybe Capuano but I think the other two are more likely. And we'll get a LFer or bullpen help in return.

[RobertR]

I think Melvin has one big trade up his sleeve. Fuentes or Chad Cordero most likely. He'll sign one veteran reliever and there will be one or two trades around the edges, Gwynn for Laird, for example.

 

Robert

[TooLiveBrew]

Right on, Robert. I wholeheartedly agree that there's one 'big' deal coming. I can only hope Gwynn would be enough to net Laird.

[RU Rah Rah]

Surplus starter leaving, competent reliever (or two) coming.

[brewmann04]

i would hope Doug cab get another relative cheap bullpen arm and Moving a Pitcher during this time

[cooprules]

My guess is he'll sign a FA reliever or two. I think he'll trade a SP + a prospect or reserve for a high OBP left fielder, hopefully someone like Reggie Willits. It just seems like they're looking for a different type of player than Jenkins was. Someone to get on base for the big boys to drive in.

[parkside21]

Troy Percival, a LF, and a deal involving Vargas and/or Mench. I also expect them to shop Sheets, but like someone else said, nothing will actually materialize.

 

(but, I'm secretly hoping for a reasonable deal that lands Broxton)

[splitterpfj]

I think the team will add a backup catcher, a reliever, and possibly a left-fielder. I'd like to think there will be a big, fun trade, but it won't surprise me if we just move predictable guys to get predictable guys.

[Tbadder]

Minor moves, but basically Melvin will stand pat.

[yoshii8]

I'm hoping for a trade for Scott Rolen or Andre Ethier or to sign Kenny Lofton. I also think they will sign Riske or Percival, and possibly trade for Brian Fuentes.

 

 

I really hope they don't trade Parra, Hall or Villanueva, but I keep seeing these names brought up.

 

I'm expecting a busy week, but I really hope they can upgrade w/out mortgaging too much of their core.

[JohnBriggs12]

The time is right for a real big deal, but Melvin lacks creativity and is way too cautious to think out of the box so I don't see it happening.

 

He'll be looking to wrap up a deal for a LF using either Capuano or Vargas as main bait. That could be Winn, Church, Catalanotto, or DeJesus. If he doesn't get a deal done, two veteran FA outfielders flying under the radar that might take short term deals are Shawn Green and Cliff Floyd, but those guys are second tier guys who end up getting deals after the big smoke clears from the winter meetings.

 

He should add 2 more relievers while subtracting one or two in the process.

 

I don't see them adding a backup catcher. At Kendall's press conference, Melvin glowed about Kendall's durability. The backup catcher will be decided in spring between Rivera and Munson. I think the fact that Palmissano was added to roster means they are comfortable with bringing him up if need be.

[Fatter than Joey]

Lots of unsubstantiated rumors that never materialize into anything. That's the essence of the winter meetings, isn't it?

 

Yeah -- these meetings are sort of overblown -- much like the NBA and MLB trade deadlines. Everyone is on red-alert, Peter Gammons will go 3 days w/o showering and JC Romero will get traded for a PTBNL.