Madmullhern

I agree with you Yoshii, to think that Bedard isn't a huge upgrade is ridiculous. When healthy he would be our best pitcher and the risk would be so minimal since we wouldnt have to resign him after the year. With the economy the way it is I think you are going to see a shift in philosphy much like you see in the NBA. Players with one year or two years on there deal are going to be very valuable, especially with the draft pick compensation you receive. I can see the Brewers going after a guy like this every couple of years and then re-stocking the talent they trade away with the draft picks they receive as compensation. Sometimes trading young talent for the pieces you are missing is the way to go. It helped the Rays quite a bit last year.

Am I wrong by saying Bedard is a prime trade candidate, the mariners albeit there hot start are not a team that is going to hang around. I agree he is fragile but that makes him a bit more affordable in my mind. If he is going to be a type A free agent the risk seems minimal in going after him. I just think that Halladay and Peavy are not realistic possibilities because I think Toronto will hang around in that AL East and I think the fact Peavy, whom is also an injury risk, has more than this year on his deal.

Everyone keeps talking about Jake Peavy, but I hate the fact that he has years remaining on his deals. Each day the Brewers fall further out of contention the less likely they are buyers period, but I think Bedard could be had for cheap and acquiring him could be a real possibility. I am sure Jack Z has plenty of guys that he likes in the Brewers system. The question being what would it take to get a rental out of Bedard? My guess would be four prospects with at least one being a top 10 guy. Would a package of Green, Brewer, Anundsen, and Errecart get it done? I am not sure but will Bedard be a type A free agent after the season?