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Trust me, if you're dealing for Durham, you're doing so because he's a switch hitter who can get on base. You have to use him wisely at this point, because he can't get it done with the glove, and he has had multiple injuries to his legs in the past. He should be a great bench player, and possible platoon guy, but if he plays every day, the Brewers aren't really getting any better, they're just better at different things.

I had posted this in another thread, in case Durham is on his way.... A platoon might be interesting. This season vs right-handers, Durham is hitting .318, with a .396 OBP, and .446 Slugging. Weeks vs lefties, is .265, .380, .446

I could imagine the Brewers dealing that group of players, but that's a lousy deal, and why mess with a PTBNL if you're the Brewers? Deals are going to be about RIGHT NOW.

The Cubs have a lot of games left vs the Cards and the Brewers, I don't know if I'd say "alarmed", but you can bet they're paying attention.

Salome may indeed be starting a suspension tonight, that's a good point.

It's Billy Beane and Doug Melvin, if there has been a trade, I won't be surprised if it's multiple players in each direction.

Until we know, please use the Street thread in the trade rumors forum. Thanks.

Ironically enough, Street has failed in three straight outings. I still want him, but it's not like he's been driving his trade value up over the last week.

It just says Ford may have been involved in a deal for Street....it does not say the Brewers got Street for Ford.

Trade completed? http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/19/did-brewers-trade-ford-for-street.aspx

I don't care who the reliever is, when the opponent hits it into the water, bad things happen.

I don't care who the starter was, when you only get 5 IP, bad things happen.

I wish we had more than one run, of course, but Sanchez is already at 39 pitches after two IP.

Street is not sharp today, he has just blown the save. To this point, he has allowed 1 ER in 2/3 IP, on two hits and a walk.

Huston Street - ERA Career 2.84, Season 4.07 WHIP Career 1.03, Season 1.09 K/BB Career 3.93, Season 3.81 Street's ERA is up over his career norm this season, which has reportedly been tied to an increase in HR allowed. Here's the story... This season, Street struggled out of the gate, giving up a HR in each of his first three appearances, for a total of 5 ER. At that point, his ERA was at 12.27. From that point, Street did not allow a HR over his next 19 outings, before giving one up in Texas on June 1. During this homer-less run, Street held his opponent scoreless 16 times, allowed 1 ER twice, and 3 ER one time. Basically, one bad game over a two-month period. Following the HR in TX, (June 1 - BTW, the A's won that game 13-8), Street turned in 6 consecutive scoreless outings. At this point, Street had a very forgettable series vs the Marlins, allowing 5 ER in two games, including 2 HR. Street then put up 5 consecutive scoreless outings, before closing the first half with two rough games, giving up 3 ER on 5 hits over 2 IP. Basically, you've got a lousy start to the season, a single bad game in Atlanta, a meaningless HR in TX, a rough patch vs Florida, and a stumble just before the break, vs the Angels. Yes, he has allowed 6 HR this season, but half of them came in his first three games of the year, one of which was played in Japan. This reminds me of Francisco Cordero's final season in TX, he had started the season poorly, then pitched much better. When Milwaukee got him, his season stats were not impressive, but a closer look showed that he had done fine after his first few outings. The same is true for Street. So far this season, Street has failed in consecutive outings three times, and has otherwise had one bad game. Pretty much, expect him to have one ugly series per month, (which is not to say the Brewers would lose all of those games - the A's didn't), and otherwise dominate.

Street absolutely makes sense for the Brewers, but Groch's presence doesn't assure that. Oakland has been waving Street around, but also Embree, Foulke, and Duscherer - who knows which guy he's there for? The A's have done their homework, and they know which prospects they want, there is no question of that. The young talent they've stockpiled is really something, they're going to be all over the top prospects lists next spring.

If it's possible, I'd certainly do it. The A's are showing no signs of slowing down, I don't know if they'll get another deal done, but they certainly aren't being shy.

If the Brewers stick to a 5-man rotation, and do not skip anyone along the way, here's the breakdown for Sabathia and Sheets: 3 at SF - both will pitch 4 at St L - both will pitch 3 vs Hou - neither 4 vs Chi - both 3 at Atl - both 3 at Cin - neither 4 vs Wash - both 3 at SD - both 3 at LA - neither 3 vs Hou - both 3 vs Pitt - Sabathia 2 at St L - Sheets 3 at Pitt - Sabathia 3 vs NY - Sheets 4 vs SD - both 3 vs Cin - Sabathia 4 at Phil - Sheets 3 at Chi - both 3 at Cin - Sabathia 3 vs Pitt - Sheets 3 vs Chi - both One, "home neither", two, "road neithers", and the Mets and Phillies will both miss CC, but both get Sheets. Sabathia and Sheets will start six of the ten games vs the Cubs, Parra will start two, the 4 and 5 spots get one each. Sabathia and Sheets will start three of the six games vs the Cardinals, Parra will start one, 4 and 5 get one each. The Mets will get Sheets, Parra, and the 4 spot. The Phillies will get everyone but CC. If it's down to the last two games, that's Sabathia, then Sheets to close it out. Mr Parra...don't look away...you have five starts coming vs the Cubs, Cardinals, Mets and Phillies.....YOU MATTER, Sir.

I think you've got the top five in order, after that, I have no idea. That's actually a good thing about this system right now, most of those names are interchangeable, which is a sure sign of depth. As for Escobar, the Brewers don't need to hurry. He is indeed still developing physically, and sure, he could use some more ABs, to see if his plate discipline improves - but the bottom line is, he's only 21, there is time.

No kidding, the A's may actually deal this guy. Duscherer is having a remarkable season, but Oakland is at least listening to what's out there. I would imagine Huston Street is also a possibility....wouldn't it be fun if....nah, the Brewers wouldn't go that big, would they?

Package roughly equivalent to Green+Braddock+Fermaint? Cardenas is the best prospect heading to Oakland, he was BA's high school player of the year as a senior, and was a supplemental first round pick. Cardenas bats lefty, hits for average, has some power, and good speed - also 28 BB vs 42 K this season. If Chase Utley isn't in Philly right now, I really doubt this player would have moved. Outman is a lefty, who has been a starter, but has worked primarily in relief this season - not just as a LOOGY. He gets his Ks, and he's always had a respectable ERA and AVE against, but he allows too many baserunners for my taste - WHIP consistently in the 1.4s, this year it's right at 1.5 in AA. Spencer was a 3rd round pick in 2007, he throws hard, and had been considered as a pitching prospect, but showed enough pop to be drafted as an outfielder. His tools say he may play in the majors one day, but his stats this season in A+ say, .249 AVE, .684 OPS, 6 HR.

Prior to the season, BA rated Cardenas and Outman as the Phillies' #2 and #4 prospects, with Spencer at #28. Cardenas was blocked by Utley, but that's a lot to give for a pitcher who's having a tough year.

Mr Blanton has been traded to Philadelphia. http://forum.brewerfan.net/viewtopic.php?t=14219

Blanton hasn't done well away from home for the A's, and now he'll pitch in that horrible ballpark in Philly....he'll do better than Adam Eaton for sure, but I'm not sure how much help this will bring. Looks like a "we had to do something" move for the Phils....nice haul for Oakland.

Here's the deal...http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3494315.