Hardy/Escobar Theory

by drezdn on Mar 29, 2008 2:53 PM CDT

Why have the Brewers been hyping Escobar so much?

Here's my theory: If the Brewers are going to need to trade for anyone in June/July it's going to probably be a starting pitcher, which will most likely involve losing a decent position player or outfielder.

With Hardy being the closest to Free Agency, and assuming Escobar continues to hit well (though power would be nice). I could see the Brewers trading Hardy for a good starting pitcher this year.

On the other hand, Hardy seems a bit like the "Molitor" of the team (ie. good looking, good playing fan favorite type) so they might just keep him.

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I like that theory

But then again, what do I know? I've been wanting them to trade Hardy ever since he took Bill Hall's job at short.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 29, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions

Speaking of Hall

Did I read correctly that Hall is batting in the 5th spot because he had a good spring. Last I checked, here are Hall's spring numbers:
.254 avg 0 Hr 3 Rbi's

He must have been stroking the ball in the batting cage.

by brewfan2 on Mar 29, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Ned doesn't bother with results

I'm sure Hall had a spring full of good ABs.

However, to be fair....Hart had an awful spring, so it wouldn't be hard to outperform him.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 29, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Hart

He's on my fantasy baseball team, so I want him in the 5 spot.

by brewfan2 on Mar 29, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Hardy

He'll probably pop something in his back right before the trade is finished.

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by TheJay on Mar 29, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions

hmm

not sure if attractiveness should be a major factor in evaluating trades, but if so, I'm all for it. I'm generally in favor of anything that will bring more 20-26 year old females into the stands and purchasing adult beverages.

by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 29, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions

Abso effing lutely

I couldn't agree more.

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 29, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Or

they could be hyping Escobar so they can trade him at the deadline.

by Jordan M on Mar 29, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions

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