Rumorville: The Other Cordero

by roguejim on Jan 7, 2009 9:36 AM CST Comment 7 comments

We already closed games with CoCo --- maybe it's time for ChoCo:

While the Brewers continued talks with free-agent closer Trevor Hoffman on Wednesday, they were also planning to check in with former Nationals closer Chad Cordero when he takes part in a pair of throwing sessions this week. The 26-year-old right-hander, rehabbing a major shoulder injury, was scheduled to throw for scouts on Wednesday and again on Friday in California.

Before you start budgeting for Jamie's next Christmas present, keep in mind that 7 other teams either plan to attend this throwing session or have already been linked to Cordero this offseason. Moreover, he had major surgery on his pitching shoulder in July; a typical rehab time of 9-12 months means he could be ready to start the season, or he might not be ready until the All-Star Break, even assuming no setbacks. It sounds like the Brewers had kept him on their radar since he was non-tendered by the Nationals last month.

Cordero's stats are here.

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by zsattler on Jan 7, 2009 12:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

the Brewers seem to have excellent radar

by ol Pete on Jan 7, 2009 1:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sooner or later you guys won't have the money to pay Fielder,

and I was thinking that maybe you guys could trade him for a good pitcher and sign Adam Dunn to a 1 or 2 year contract, maybe you guys don’t have the money, let me know what you think.

I have witnessed time and time again.

by srdmad on Jan 7, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I don’t even know if they’d sign Dunn or anyone. I once read that Melvin wanted a “substantial package” in a trade for Fielder. And the team could use major league ready starting pitching.

by ol Pete on Jan 7, 2009 6:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The contract that Fielder eventually gets will be way over his true value.

His terrible defense at first base makes him replaceable, hopefully by a Gamel type (if he’s not cut out for 3B).

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by Jack Moore on Jan 7, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

All depends on the contract

He is still young and would be a very nice gamble if they could snag him for a mlc or something like that (which is the rumor I heard).

by badgermaniac on Jan 13, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They must have liked what they saw

Melvin says he’s going to offer him the minor league deal with major league incentives.

by ol Pete on Jan 14, 2009 9:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

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