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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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Dodgers ask Melvin about Hall
The LA Times reports that a league source said the Dodgers asked Doug Melvin about Bill Hall. This could blossom into something, as the underachieving Hall is expensive for the BrewCrew, yet below market price for someone of his talents. Plus, Tony Gwynn Jr. could be the leadoff hitter Milwaukee has been looking for. He certainly is an upgrade defensively.
This made me think of the Dodger's inquiry on Ben Sheets and Melvin's interest in Andy LaRoche. I wonder if the two teams would be able to work something out. That would be really interesting. I say...
Brewers GET:
3B Andy LaRoche
RHP Jonathan Broxton
RHP Chad Billingsly
a mid-level prospect
Dodgers GET:
RHP Ben Sheets
CF/3B Bill Hall
LF Kevin Mench
This would suddenly make the weak bullpen the Brewers have a strength, and it would give us a 3B that is a very good defensive player. Not to mention, a top prospect in Billingsly. The Dodgers, however, would be getting a bonafide ace in Sheets, and a starting player in Bill Hall that still has the ability to produce big. Kevin Mench would be more of a salary drop in this case. I think this could legitimately work. What do you all think?
This made me think of the Dodger's inquiry on Ben Sheets and Melvin's interest in Andy LaRoche. I wonder if the two teams would be able to work something out. That would be really interesting. I say...
Brewers GET:
3B Andy LaRoche
RHP Jonathan Broxton
RHP Chad Billingsly
a mid-level prospect
Dodgers GET:
RHP Ben Sheets
CF/3B Bill Hall
LF Kevin Mench
This would suddenly make the weak bullpen the Brewers have a strength, and it would give us a 3B that is a very good defensive player. Not to mention, a top prospect in Billingsly. The Dodgers, however, would be getting a bonafide ace in Sheets, and a starting player in Bill Hall that still has the ability to produce big. Kevin Mench would be more of a salary drop in this case. I think this could legitimately work. What do you all think?
Brewers Close to Risk-e Deal
Sorry I could not avoid the bad pun...
MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports that David Riske had a physical in Milwaukee today, signifying that a deal could be done as early as tomorrow. It seems that the two sides are still discussing incentives in the deal.
Nez Belelo, Riske's agent, says that other teams are "absolutely" in play while the details of the deal are being hammered out. It does seem only a matter of time, however, that Riske signs a 3 year deal with the Brewers. A possibility of the closer role opening for Riske is a big factor in his interest in Milwaukee.
I would really like to see this happen tomorrow for the Brewers. I understand that it is a big risk (notice the restraint) to sign a reliever for 3 years, but Riske was one of the anchors in an otherwise below-average Royal bullpen last year. I look for Riske to slot in at the set-up role for Turnbow unless Melvin has something else in the works, which is always possible.
MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports that David Riske had a physical in Milwaukee today, signifying that a deal could be done as early as tomorrow. It seems that the two sides are still discussing incentives in the deal.
Nez Belelo, Riske's agent, says that other teams are "absolutely" in play while the details of the deal are being hammered out. It does seem only a matter of time, however, that Riske signs a 3 year deal with the Brewers. A possibility of the closer role opening for Riske is a big factor in his interest in Milwaukee.
I would really like to see this happen tomorrow for the Brewers. I understand that it is a big risk (notice the restraint) to sign a reliever for 3 years, but Riske was one of the anchors in an otherwise below-average Royal bullpen last year. I look for Riske to slot in at the set-up role for Turnbow unless Melvin has something else in the works, which is always possible.
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