NOLABrew86

I think that the Brewers are in good position in these negotiations right now. As poster earlier, the Yankees seem much more desperate in these dealings than we do (see Igawa, Kei/ asking us to take on part of Cam's salary ?!?). If no deal goes down, then we still have a Gold-Glove, potential 30 HR asset holding down CF for a year. If we do bring in Cabrera for Cameron straight up, then we save payroll, learn if Cabrera is a prospect, save money to improve the bullpen/rotation, and leave open the option of signing another outfielder such as a Baldelli type or if we wanted to have a ridiculous middle of the order Dunn/Burrell. Overall, more flexibility going forward gives us a chance to land another asset to build around, which makes sense for our club as it stands with our core being as young as it is. However, keeping Cameron wouldn't kill us long term either because his contract will end after next year. If he puts up a great year, which he could with the incentive of entering FA in 2010, we get his great year and a shot at draft picks if we don't sign him. I'm not sure about this last part, but if its a possibility, then maybe we should consider that as a potential reason to keep Killa Cam in Milwaukee for another year. Unless of course the Yankees decide that Cameron for Nady straight up is on the table, then I say go for it DM.