It's been reported that the Brewers checked with the D-backs about the availability of Jose Valverde. I guess Arizona knows how much Valverde will demand on the market when he becomes a free agent, and they prefer to get something back other than draft picks. It seems the two GMs have been unable to match up, however. My guess is that Arizona is asking way too much for Doug Melvin's taste, but hey, it doesn't hurt to ask.
Tadahito Iguchi has tripped the Brewers' trigger. Iguchi's agent, Rocky Hall, has said that he expects the Brewers to offer a two-year contract with a club option for a third year by the end of the day. Iguchi has opened up to playing 3B, even though he has been a 2B for quite a while. While struggling with the White Sox to start the year, Iguchi picked up steam with the Phillies. He went .304 with three homers and 12 RBI in 45 games for Philadelphia.
The Brewers could do a lot worse than Iguchi, but I feel that he does not fill the need the Brewers seek. They want a guy that has a high OBP, and Iguchi has only a .347 OBP in his career. I would like to think the Brewers can do much better than Iguchi for less. He is a very good fielder, however, so that could be a plus for the organization.
Further developments to come, however.
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