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  1. fleehaw
    A Suppan for Byrnes deal could make quite a bit of sense if the Brewers address their need for quality SP with some depth at AAA. The Brewers would end up saving ~$2M (Counsell $$$) and the D-Backs get a back-of-the rotation SP which it looks like they might need. Byrnes/Gerut would be an excellent OF bench and at least, a league average RF platoon. As for Hart for Kawakami, it's exactly the type of deal the Brewers should make. And as DOA points out, probably way too much sense to actually happen.
  2. fleehaw
    The Brewers should be able to address their need for SP without signing a FA pitcher. FA SP is not the best investment for a small market club. For example Hart to the Braves for Kawakami Hardy to the Twins/Orioles for Blackburn/Guthrie Either Kawakami or Blackburn would easily have been the Brewers 2nd best pitcher this year. They're not necessarily world-beaters, but they are solid and come at a very reasonable cost. A buy-low guy that I wouldn't mind as long as he has options left is Andy Sonnestine. He's basically a young Suppan without the $12M price tag. He'd be a pretty decent #6 SP waiting in AAA. Sonnestine and Fernando Perez for a deal built around Salome would be just fine by me.
  3. fleehaw
    What about Suppan? His salary would make him a unlikely candidate to be traded this year. If the Brewers address their SP weakness and Suppan isn't their 5th best SP (and they have decent fill-ins in AAA), I could see him traded for another bloated contract. Maybe Suppan for Eric Byrnes. Arizona might need some pitching with only Haren & Scherzer (sp?) locks in the rotation. Byrnes and Gerut would be a very nice OF bench (albeit an expensive one) and the Brewers would save ~$2M. Both are FA in 2011 with Suppan needing a buyout, but Byrnes has a no-trade clause.
  4. fleehaw
    I wouldn't agree with it one bit, but a possible sleeper could be Escobar.
  5. fleehaw
    Narveson has looked pretty good in the few starts he's had, but I certainly wouldn't pencil him into the 2011 rotation, let alone the 2010 rotation. I don't know what his contract situation is, but as it stands, I do think he should be in the mix for a back end rotation spot next spring.
  6. fleehaw
    I was just going off what Bill & Brian said last night so it may not be 100% accurate. Apparently, Torrealba lost the job, but has since reclaimed it.
  7. fleehaw
    Torrealba is the starter for the Rockies and is has a mutual option for 2010. Perhaps Iannetta could be a target for the Brewers if the Rockies are able to address another area of need. I figure Atkins will be non-tendered and Barmes hasn't exactly been lighting it up. They may have some interest in McGehee. I say McGehee instead of Gamel because McGehee can play either 2B or 3B. Iannetta career line is .242/.360/.447 and his splits in 07 & 08 demonstrate he can hit away from Coors. It looks like he'll be arby-eligible for the 1st time in '10. The Rockies certainly don't have to deal him, but he seems like a great option to at least kick the tires on.
  8. fleehaw
    You could also add that the Brewers already have a McGehee-type player in their system except with more versatility and a better minor league track record. Say hello, Adam Heether.
  9. fleehaw
    Would people be more in favor of a McGehee for Suzuki swap? I'm sure this will be split on whether you prefer Gamel or McGehee. If Suzuki is solid defensively, I could get on board with a Suzuki-McGehee deal. Add in something like a Hardy for Guthrie trade and you've addressed two areas of weakness. Granted they aren't sexy moves, but they're certainly solid.
  10. fleehaw
    Suppan has been exactly as advertised this year. He's an overpaid, average, back-of-the-rotation starter. He's certainly not garbage, and sadly, he's one of the top 5 best SPs the Brewers currently have on their team. I do not agree at all that Burns would put up better production, either. Thanks for making me defend Suppan.
  11. fleehaw
    He certainly wouldn't be my first choice, and I think it really depends on the corresponding moves. Also, he hasn't been a full time player in 5 years. You would most likely need/want someone to platoon with him.
  12. fleehaw
    The buy-low guy from the Rays I'd like to get is Fernando Perez.
  13. fleehaw
    I think it's a forgone conclusion that they'll offer him arbitration. He's got to be looking at a multiyear deal from somebody; with money being supposedly tight and a surplus at his positions, I'd say he most likely won't be back (unless one/two of Weeks, McGehee, and Gamel gets traded).
  14. fleehaw
    Could someone give a rundown of Guthrie? What does he throw and how hard?
  15. fleehaw
    I hope the Twins do resign Mauer and I have no doubt they'll put a serious offer on the table. However, if you are/were a betting man, would you bet for or against the Twins ability to resign Mauer? And let me say I'm just not a fan of Cabrera, and I would definitely look to upgrade the position if he was starting. I just threw that idea out there as Baker and Spann are two guys I like and that they'd fill Brewer needs very well. Getting 50% of your starting IF, possibly another starter in Hurricane (or at least some more competition), a catching prospect on the cusp, and a good, young SP prospect (Scarpetta, Rivas...) is nothing to sneeze at. For the most part, it's dealing strengths for weaknesses. And it wouldn't break the bank on either side. I guess the bottom line is there are a number of teams that match up well with the Brewers for potential trades with the Twins being one of them.
  16. fleehaw
    Have you looked at MN IF lately? Besides Morneau, they're horrible. Even worse that what Hardy is currently putting up. They certainly have a need for infielders, and I'm sure they'd have some interest in a catching prospect given that Mauer is a FA in '10? Two guys I'd target are Baker and Spann. I'm not saying the Twins would necessarily part with them, but they interest me a lot and seem to fit what the Brewers need. Baker and Spann for Hardy, McGehee, the Hurricane, Salome, and one of their better minor league arms.
  17. fleehaw
    It seems like people are pretty torn on whether they prefer Gamel or McGehee. And while I could just add my two cents on who I prefer and why, I'll just say this. I have to imagine that either McGehee and Gamel can be had. Different teams are going to prefer one over the other and the team with the best player/package is going to get the guy they want.
  18. fleehaw
    I believe MLBTR has a link that thought Vazquez might be the odd man out. He's a guy I would actively pursue. Hart & Bush for Vazquez would be fine by me. While I like Bush, he's a mid-to-back of the rotation starter and the Brewers have too many of those and not enough cream at the top.
  19. fleehaw
    I agree with most of the Hardy/Escobar sentiment, but I will add that I'd have McGehee play as much as his body will allow if he continues to swing a decent bat. Showcase what he can do to drive up his value. I'd much rather have Gamel at 3B and Weeks at 2B next season and the Brewers already have a better bench option than McGehee sitting in the minors...Heether.
  20. fleehaw
    Given the likelihood that Gallardo, Bush, Suppan, and Bush are 80% of the rotation next year says to me that they desperately need a bridge between Gallardo and the rest. The guys I think fit that bill the best: Vazquez and Nolasco (I believe this year is his 1st arby year) Here's a couple ideas revisited. Brewers get Nolasco Red Sox get Hardy Marlins get McGehee, Bowden, and Ramirez/Delcarmen Hart and Bush to the Braves for Vazquez (I'd probably only be willing to include Bush if a separate deal for a SP is made)
  21. fleehaw
    Doesn't anyone think it's possible that Melvin and Hoffman have an agreement that he won't be offered arbitration, or at least if he's a type A, given his age, etc? This is nothing but conjecture, but it certainly seems like a possibility given the situation.
  22. fleehaw
    Fielder may very well be worth $20-25M per year over 6 seasons, but it may not be in the Brewer's best interest to sign him to such a deal (if he'd sign it). There's a good deal of risk tying up that much salary in one player for a small market team. I'm not saying I'm for or against such a deal, just that it's would represent a very big risk for the Brewers.
  23. fleehaw
    I'm not saying he'll be with the Brewers past his arbitration. I am saying I think the Brewers best shot at buying out a year of his FA is this offseason. A 3 year deal at market value may be attractive to Fielder, Boras, and the Brewers. His future mega deal (undoubtedly with another team) will then run later into his career where he's very likely to make a lot more money than if he's signing a FA deal in his mid-30's. I doubt he'll make $15-20M per year when he's 34-36 years old when he'd be a FA again.
  24. fleehaw
    IMO, the best time to sign Fielder 'long term' is this offseason. And when I say 'long term', I really mean buying out 1 year, possibly 2 years of FA. I can't see Fielder signing a 5 or 6 year deal with the Brewers. What I can see him doing is signing a deal that buys out one year of FA and makes him a FA at age 28 or 29 when he's still pretty much assured of getting a Tex-like deal. Rip up '10 salary of $10.5M. 3 yrs/$45M-$50M. Equivalent of him getting $34.5-39.5M in '11 & '12, that's pretty much market value. Could also try 4yrs/$64M-$70M.
  25. fleehaw
    I agree completely. I also think it makes more sense for a small market team to trade for such a pitcher as opposed to try and sign them in FA. Thus, it would most likely have to be a veteran SP with a year or two before FA (to not have to sell the farm in return). Two names that come to mind are Javier Vazquez and Ricky Nolasco. The price will still be high, but not as high as the Lees or Halladays. Both the Braves and Marlins have pitching depth. Vazquez will be a FA after '10, and Nolasco has 2 years to FA (I think) and may be getting a tad expensive for the Marlins. Vazquez for Hart and a decent pitching prospect Nolasco for McGehee (makes more sense with an Uggla trade), Salome, and a good pitching prospect. You then have the flexibility to deal Hardy for prospects. Just one more for fun. Hardy to the Red Sox Bowden, Ramirez, and McGehee to the Marlins Nolasco to the Brewers
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