Rumorville: JJ Putz

by roguejim on Dec 9, 2008 12:27 PM CST Comment 22 comments

The Seattle Times is speculating that the Brewers and Tigers are the strongest suitors for the services of closer JJ Putz, moreso than the Mets, Cardinals, or Orioles.

Here's the relevant quote:

The Brewers, as we've mentioned before. desperately need starting and bullpen help and would be interested in a Putz deal. But that could come, I'm told, as part of a larger package. The Brewers have a ton of bats (literally) that could be moved in first baseman Prince Fielder, shortstop J.J. Hardy, Class AAA third baseman Mat Gamel, minor league shortstop Alcides Escobar and outfield prospects Lorenzo Cain and Cole Gillespie.

But as I said, that looks like it would be all part of a larger, multiple-player deal. The Brewers like many of Seattle's starting pitchers as well, with Brandon Morrow topping the list. Anyhow, right now, it's all just a concept. But it's one worth keeping an eye on.

Landing Putz would give us 2 of the 3 players named "J.J." in all of baseball. That ought to be worth something.

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I don't want the third JJ.

I’m assuming this is who you’re referring to.

Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9

by NoahJ on Dec 9, 2008 1:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The third JJ

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Dec 9, 2008 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

someone has to

Dy-no-mite!

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Dec 9, 2008 6:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Dec 9, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyway, I would be interested to see a trade for SP and Putz.

However, the only player above (other than Cain and Gillespie) that I wouldn’t mind trading is Prince. And for us to trade him, I think we’d have to net a much bigger gain than just those two.

If we could trade Cain and Gillespie and/or another minor leaguer not named Gamel, Jeffress, or Escobar, I’d be all for it.

Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9

by NoahJ on Dec 9, 2008 1:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Confusion from MLB Trade Rumors

Says Steve Phillips:

The Mariners need a power hitter. The Tigers need a closer. There is speculation that the two teams are discussing a package involving Putz and Prince Fielder.

This would be a neat trick, considering Fielder does not play for the Tigers.

If we’re sending Fielder to the Mariners, I want Beltre, Putz, and Bedard if he’s healthy enough to pitch right now.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Dec 9, 2008 6:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ha!

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Dec 9, 2008 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

can we substitute morrow for bedard?

by BrewerBlue87 on Dec 9, 2008 6:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

then i would love to trade prince for that package

by BrewerBlue87 on Dec 9, 2008 6:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

However, the Mariners wouldn't

If Jack has a few guys in the Brewer system that he likes and Doug doesn’t, I could see how a bigger trade would work out, though.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Dec 9, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure there are guys like that.

Since Jack did all the drafting and Doug pretty much just let him pick whoever he felt like.

Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9

by NoahJ on Dec 9, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Was I the only guy who chuckled at the following:

“would be interested in a putz deal.”

I’m so ashamed.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Dec 9, 2008 7:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I find it comical how so many overvalue closers in the media. And I find it sad that Steve Phillips is still employed.

by HRF on Dec 9, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I couldn't believe how many people went crazy when they saw that guy in Milwaukee.

at the Beer Hall. Wait. Yeah I can. They were drunk and he’s on TV.

by tcyoung on Dec 9, 2008 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Think of it as a favor that ESPN is doing for all 30 teams.

As long as Phillips is reporting, or whatever it is that he’s doing, he’s not running a ML team.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Dec 10, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Could Washburn do well here?

MLB suggests the possibility. I didn’t know he was from Wisconsin.

by ol Pete on Dec 9, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

pass

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Dec 9, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Only if JB Jeff and his salary is going to Seattle

which I deem highly unlikely.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Dec 9, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

by HRF on Dec 9, 2008 10:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He is from Wisconsin, but as Washburn says himself at the end, he lives a lot closer to Minneapolis than Milwaukee. (His official page on MLB.com says he lives in Danbury, which is on the MN/WI border; it’s about 70 miles or so from St. Paul.)

by morineko on Dec 10, 2008 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bet he's a Viking fan...

… the bastard.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Dec 10, 2008 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I, too, am from an area closer to Minneapolis than Milwaukee

and that didn’t stop me from becoming a Brewers fan!

(Then again, said area is in Washington state. Heh.)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Dec 10, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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