Rumorville: Overpaying an aging backup infielder

Yeah, i know, we all love him, but... really??

about 2 years ago Mykenk 8 comments 0 recs |

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Who's the back-up for Weeks?

You had a very good point in the Hawkins discussion that he may be worth $3.75 million / year, but he wasn’t the right signing for the Brewers. Are you suggesting the same thing here?

I don’t think any of us expect a healthy Weeks for 150 games this year and Counsell will be there to take his everyday place in the lineup during one or two 15-day DL stints as well as giving a breather to Escobar and whomever the Brewers choose to keep at 3rd.

by ecocd on Dec 10, 2009 9:45 AM CST reply actions

Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying.

I have no problem with Counsell, and he’ll probably get what he’s worth, I just feel there were better options. Not terribly upset about it though, as he’s a fan favorite and a local guy, so, could have been worse.

by Mykenk on Dec 10, 2009 9:51 AM CST up reply actions

Good point

"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."

~Doug Melvin

by Charlie Marlow on Dec 11, 2009 9:49 AM CST up reply actions

McGehee could play 2B, Gamel at 3B

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Dec 10, 2009 12:00 PM CST up reply actions

yes.

though very limited samples of both in 2009, McGehee was actually much better at 2B (UZR/150). probably not in the long run, but maybe it means he could hack it if needs be.

Wolf out. Hawk in(s).

by baumann on Dec 10, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions

Counsell's teams know how to win

I know that’s a terrible argument, but there is some credence to it if you consider his clubhouse presence and his knack for being clutch. It also doesn’t hurt that he put up a .766 OPS as a 38 year old middle infielder.

by mnbrewer on Dec 10, 2009 4:53 PM CST reply actions

Well

I’d prefer his World Series appearing teams, then, rather than the 2009 version.

"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."

~Doug Melvin

by Charlie Marlow on Dec 11, 2009 9:50 AM CST up reply actions

Remember the headfirst slide to first in the playoffs?

Melvin wrote his contract out then and there.

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Dec 11, 2009 12:26 PM CST reply actions

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