Brewers ready to trade Hall?
The Brewers were close to re-signing third baseman Mike Lamb on Monday, a move that could lead to a trade of Bill Hall.
The Yankees are among the teams that have expressed interest in Hall, who could fill a utility role in both the infield and outfield for New York.
However, Hall's remaining salary — $6.8 million in 2009 and $8.4 million in 2010 with a $9.25 million or $500,000 buyout for 11 — would be a significant obstacle to any deal.
The Yankees also have interest in Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron, who — like Hall — is close friends with the team's principal free- agent target, left-hander CC Sabathia. Hall and Sabathia attended the Oscar De La Hoya fight Saturday in Las Vegas.
Lamb will rejoin the Brewers at the minimum salary, with his previous team, the Twins, paying the rest of the $3 million that he is owed in 2009. Lamb and Hall could form a left-right platoon at third for the Brewers if no trade is made.
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Yes to trading Hall.
No to starting Lamb full time.
Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9
by NoahJ on Dec 8, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
agreed
I would drop Hall as fast as I could. But I have a hard time believing the Yanks (or anyone) would want to pay that salary. And I don’t want Lamb the full time 3B either. But if Melvin did trade Hall, what would we do? Platoon Lamb and McGehee?
by BrewHaHeather on Dec 9, 2008 8:02 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bill's Eyes
Does anyone know if Bill did get the Lasik? That may make a difference with his ability to see that the pitch is 2 feet off the outside of the plate….
by Saberilliterate on Dec 9, 2008 8:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just because he sees it
doesn’t mean he has to lay off it…
Congrats 08 Crew on a fine Wild Card achievement! What do you say we keep the next postseason drought to something a little shorter than a quarter of a Century.
by MadJimiBrewha on Dec 9, 2008 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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