Melvin: Corey Hart will be asked to play some first base.
He was on The Mike Heller Show today and said that, while Mat Gamel will get an opportunity to win the first base job, Hart will be asked to play something like 30 games there.
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Well that seems like a bad idea.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Classic Melvin
this was something a lot of folks had suggested, and Melvin kept shooting it down.
I think its ridiculous to have a rotating door at 1B throughout the season, but I don’t run the team.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
I'm sure people are going to crap on this
But given the fact that the Brewers have a ton of good OF (especially if they sign Aoki) this makes a lot of sense.
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
by SRB on Jan 16, 2012 6:23 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Anyone should crap on it
If you want Hart to play 1B, put him at 1B and get someone else to play RF. Why bother putting anyone else there?
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
Hart at 1B would probably make us better on defense.
Mostly because we would get Hart out of the outfield. Would probably make our offense worse though. I think Gamel will be a better hitter than Morgan, Gomez or Aoki.(or unknown old outfield guy)
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Because you have players with pronounced platoon splits
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
Morgan and Gomez?
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
Morgan and possibly Gamel given his 2011 splits
LHB: Braun/Gomez/Aoki, Hart
RHB: Braun/Morgan/Hart, Gamel
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
I have a really hard time thinking that's going to happen
let alone that it should happen.
I mean, a Gamel/Hall platoon at 3B 3 years ago would have produced the best WAR at the position, too.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
Melvin just said Hart would be getting something like 30 starts, hence this thread
Why wouldn’t it come against pitchers Gamel is worse against?
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
Melvin also said earlier in the off-season that Hart would not be asked to play any 1B
So, which one is right?
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
Can BCB start a Melvin version of Politifact?
You really can’t believe anything the guy says during the offseason.
by MooseHaas on Jan 16, 2012 6:41 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
I don't think there would be much of a point to that though
Because pretty much everything would be “pants on fire.”
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jan 16, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
Umm... the one that he said earlier today...?
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
by SRB on Jan 16, 2012 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Also, I think I should add
Hart is the 2nd best OF on this team, regardless of what happens to Aoki. I don’t think saying that there has to be room for other, equally as talented OF is accurate.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, which is why you want to keep getting Hart AB when you start Aoki.
Hart > Gamel
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
Wait, why is anyone starting Aoki over Hart?
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 6:34 PM CST up reply actions
You're not, you're moving Hart
Hart starts every game (in theory)
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
So start Aoki at 1B
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 6:37 PM CST up reply actions
...?
Aoki is a plus defender, Hart is a minus defender. I don’t understand your position at all.
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
How do you know Aoki is a plus defender?
He hasn’t played an inning yet.
If you want to play Hart at 1B, move him to 1B full time. That’s my position. I thought it was pretty clear.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
If he's got average instincts he'll easily be a plus defender compared to Hart.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Agreed
but in any scenario Gomez probably brings the most value simply due to his defense.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
I will be now after this comment
What’s your position, since you aren’t bringing jack to the table right now.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 17, 2012 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
Is Aoki> than Gamel though?
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Aoki>Gamel, duh
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
If Gamel can't hit LHP and Aoki is a solid defender in the OF
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
Aoki hits left handed as well.
Gamel had pretty minor splits in the minors. He hit LHP pretty well. Wish I could find a link.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Yeah I thought so to, but apparently the organization disagrees
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
Yeah the organizations really seems to have little faith in Gamel.
On the other hand it is only 30ish games of frustration. We will see if this is Kotsay in CF frustrating or Loe vs left handed power hitters frustrating.
I really want to see what Gamel can do starting full time.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
To be fair, they're going into the season expecting Gamel to plate 130 games at a position last occupied by Prince Fielder
That’s a lot of faith.
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
by SRB on Jan 16, 2012 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Not all that much faith
Gamel isn’t exactly an unknown quantity, this will be his 5th year getting PAs in the majors.
Mark Attanasio is the best.
I agree.
"fortunate, but also lucky"
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 16, 2012 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
Which honestly should probably make you reconsider your position.
"fortunate, but also lucky"
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 16, 2012 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
I'm actually starting to wonder if Aoki will be signed as insurance.
If Gamel struggles and Hart has to take over first, then Aoki becomes the regular right fielder.
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Looks like the org's undermining of Mat Gamel is getting an early start
My god. They usually wait until Spring Training to get in their first digs.
I’m not saying he should be handed the job outright, but all the org seems to do is create an atmosphere in which he’s expected to fail / ripped on rather than nurtured as a prospect. Gamel has had his issues, but he’s the best hitting prospect in our whole minor league system, and we kind of NEED him to be good this year if we’re going to contend.
by MooseHaas on Jan 16, 2012 6:30 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
It's like they compliment him while wearing a t-shirt that says "Mat Gamel sucks."
"fortunate, but also lucky"
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 16, 2012 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Melvin brought in Edmonds to take starts from Hart
Hart hit enough to end the platoon. Gamel can do the same.
Get a ife broseph
by Supertramp on Jan 16, 2012 6:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
From Jim Breen of Bernie's Crew on Twitter
It’s unclear whether he heard this on the interview or it’s pure speculation:
Mat Gamel will be the everyday 1B, but Hart could be his “platoon partner” and give Gamel days off against tough lefties
Corey Hart hit .333/.430/.624 against lefties last year. Mat Gamel hit .213/.280/.375 against lefties in Triple-A last year.
Great question. Could be Gindl. Could be Gomez (CF) & Morgan (RF). RT @mph343 @BerniesCrew Who plays RF versus tough lefty when Gamel sits?
this is a dumb idea
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Jan 16, 2012 6:36 PM CST reply actions
Brewers have a good chance to compete in 2012
The objective should be fielding the best team, not protecting Gamel’s feelings or conducting an experiment to give Gamel as much playing time as possible.
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
by SRB on Jan 16, 2012 6:42 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I'm not talking about pity playing time in the regular season.
I’m talking about a good climate in which he can compete for the job in ST, and feel comfortable about his role on the team.
You don’t think the org’s endless mindfucking of Gamel has hurt his performance / drive?
The best possible team includes a very good Gamel at 1B, my feeling is that a Gamel who’s not looking over his shoulder the whole time will perform better. So yes, part of the objective over the next few months should be to care about Gamel’s feelings.
by MooseHaas on Jan 16, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Morgan, Kapler, Edmonds, Hart, Axford, Loe, McGehee
Just a few examples of guys who were just given a roster spot and pushed their way into significant roles or playing time. It didn’t affect their performance (could argue it helped them), why are we so worried about Gamel, who had great minor league numbers not being able to handle being a MLB baseball player and the stuff that comes with it?
Get a ife broseph
by Supertramp on Jan 16, 2012 8:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I don't think you have any idea whether it has even affected him,
let alone hurt him. Often, when people actually have something to compete against, they perform better. And of course there is always the possibility that the people who get to watch every game and practice might have good reasons for not entrusting a starting job to Gamel… but that couldn’t be…
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by mnbrewer on Jan 17, 2012 1:14 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Good climate?
This is professional baseball… not little league.
If Gamel cannot step up when there’s a little competition, then he’ll never make it.
Also, every single player who’s not established should be looking over his shoulder the whole time.
by sjlee on Jan 17, 2012 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Gamel isn't playing 162 games anyways
And I don’t believe at this point they have a backup plan at 1B.
Not a huge fan of making Hart play another position, but as of now I don’t know they have many other options.
Get a ife broseph
by Supertramp on Jan 16, 2012 6:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Yeah
Not a huge fan of making Hart play another position, but as of now I don’t know they have many other options.
I’m with you on that. Its interesting considering it would probably be better just to put Hart at 1B for the whole year and go from there. If he’s willing to play 30 games, just stick him in for 150.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
Put Gamel in RF?
He seemed pretty athletic when he played for us. Seemed to have decent instincts as well as a strong arm. Shouldn’t be worse than Hart in RF.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Or whomever
I get the value in platoon splits. I also get the “it should be about the team winning, not the guy’s ego” argument. But part of me also feels like there is a big mental component for a guy who knows he’s playing this position every day, and its his position.
The fact that the team seems to be ready to write off Gamel already is odd considering they stuck with McGehee for almost the entire year in 2011.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
Gamel is one prospect they really have not gotten behind at all.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Yep
Its frustrating, especially if they’re asking him to contribute this year.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
Yes its just a little surprising that they're already announcing a platoon.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 7:36 PM CST up reply actions
My problem with this is that I think it opens the crack to
playing Hart more at 1B than just 30 games. If it was just 30 games I would be okay with that.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Guys need days off but a game a week seems a bit excessive.
At lest for a 1B.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Particularly considering he has a 103 OPS+ vs. LHP and a 99 OPS+ vs. RHP in the majors
I can’t find the splits data for minors, but I’m looking
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
Gamel didn't really have much of a platoon split in the minors before 2011.
At least that is my recollection. It is difficult to find MiLB splits.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
That's what I thought too
so its interesting that the team is just preempting the season by announcing the platoon.
Maybe they don’t like the fact that he’s trying to be BSoHL?
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
Platoon?
According to the Tweet, DM said Hart was going to get something like 30 games at 1B. All this talk about doing it based on splits is all speculation by everyone here.
Most pitchers in MLB are what hand?
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 17, 2012 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
If he doesn't have splits, it's not an issue
He’d hit LHP (and RHP) fine in his chances to in April, platoon never gets off the ground.
If you’re confident in his ability to hit both RH and LH pitching, you should be fine with this since you know it won’t last long.
Get a ife broseph
by Supertramp on Jan 16, 2012 7:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I have a problem with it because every player has bad streaks.
I fear Gamel having a bad streak to start the year and getting banished to the manager’s doghouse most of the year. He isn’t a vet so I doubt he gets the benefit of the doubt. I have faith in Gamel. I don’t have faith in the manager or the organization, but I want to.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
There is literally nothing Melvin would love more than for Gamel to be an above-average regular
I don’t understand the sentiment that he has a personal grudge against Gamel or doesn’t want him to succeed or whatever. You don’t think he wants a league-minimum everyday 1B?
Apparently they are concerned about Gamel as a 1B vs. LHP. We can disagree with that maybe, but it’s not because Melvin dislikes Gamel or doesn’t want him to get a fair shot.
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by SRB on Jan 16, 2012 8:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I am sure he wants Gamel to succeed.
However at every turn it seems that they find ways to cut into his playing time.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
There's a difference between what they want
and what they believe. Part of the GM’s job is risk mitigation. If there’s no contingency for Gamel failing, the same people saying he needs a fair chance will say Melvin failed to have a plan.
by mpbMKE on Jan 16, 2012 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I get that
But you are basically saying you’re really worried the Brewers would take ABs away from a struggling hitter. And that struggling hitter wont be able to show enough in his playing time to earn a FT job.
You seem to be a big fan of Gamel and believe in him, not sure why you’re so worried he won’t meet expectations early in the season.
Get a ife broseph
by Supertramp on Jan 16, 2012 8:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Because I don't think he trusts that the Brewers understand sample size
Sorry to speak for you if you disagree.
That would be a good way to put it.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Even still
They’re talking about 30 games.
Even if they overreact and make it more games, he’d still have plenty of chances to prove he can hit and deserves more playing time.
Get a ife broseph
by Supertramp on Jan 16, 2012 8:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
In that case they are taking away
playing time and screwing with him even more. He should be given the 1B job(barring injury or completely crapping his pants in ST) and left alone there for at least 2 months. I don’t think sporadic playing time is the best way to see what he can do. I am concerned that a slow start will lead to the Brewers going with a bad long term strategy.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
82 percent of the time at first base
or 4 out of 5 days there does not qualify as sporadic. It is around what any non-blue chip rookie should expect in his first full season as a starter.
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by Jeo on Jan 16, 2012 10:12 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
He should expect that they're moving a 4 WAR RF to 1B to be his platoon partner?
Huh.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 11:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Mat Gamel 162 games.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 17, 2012 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
Gamel has a strong arm
With no accuracy. This is why he wasn’t called up to take over 3B for McGehee.
Mark Attanasio is the best.
Agreed.
I’m glad I’m not the only one in opposition to the “this is a terrible idea” hive-mind. I also really don’t care if Doug Melvin is intentionally misleading to the media. It’s his prerogative.
by mpbMKE on Jan 16, 2012 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I just don't like that they're announcing a platoon when I don't see evidence that it exists.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
I suppose
although I’d be happier if they just moved him to 1B.
"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
"Something always good seems to happen when he's in there. Numbers matched up good."
~RRR
by Charlie Marlow on Jan 16, 2012 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
Except when you're playing against the Patriots defense.
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by Yar Nivek on Jan 16, 2012 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
I fail to understand how giving what ammounts to a rookie 132 games to play first base
is undermining him in any way shape or form. Especially when the guy he is going to share a little time with already has another position to play. If Harts starts hitting the crap out of the ball and Gamel does alright then there is no issue.
The only problem will occur for Gamel if
A) 4 outfielders are so productive that you cant possibly not play them (unlikely)
B) He doesn’t perform at all, which means the team needs to move on.
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by Jeo on Jan 16, 2012 8:48 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
Thanks for posting this for me.
The 130-game range is certainly low for a 1B (last year 22 teams had a 1B that played in more than 132 games), but it’s not entirely unheard of, platoon or no.
If they sign Aoki, they’ll have 5 starting quality (assuming Gomez keeps up his stellar’ defense) OF for 3 OF spots. A veritable embarrassment of riches for an outfield. It gives the Brewers a fantastic option for playing Aoki 50 games in Braun’s spot, but still give time to all of the outfielders befitting their skill level. It also gives them a great insurance policy on the inevitable injuries.
If they sign Aoki, this would be a fantastic move.
Did anybody else listen to the interview?
I’m not sure where this info came from, because in the interview all Melvin says is that Gamel is the 1B and will be given every chance to succeed, and then at the very end the interviewer asks if there is a backup incase Gamel struggles and Melvin said they might talk to Hart about playing 1B…
I didn’t hear anything about giving Hart 30 games or whatnot.
(Also, Melvin finally admitted that Yuniesky Betancourt has no range.)
If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!
Yeah, but he meant no range as a singer.
Just can’t hit them high notes…
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by Tepo6688 on Jan 17, 2012 2:14 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey now, let's not stomp on the dead.
Brenly himself said (during a game broadcast) that Yuni has great range and a great arm. Now who you gonna believe, Melvin or Brenly?? (Or maybe your own eyes?)
"Aw, people can come up with statistics to prove anything, Kent. Forfty percent of all people know that."
Thanks for having me listen to the entire interview
He talks about Caleb Gindl having a chance to play LF in the big leagues this year. If Aoki isn’t signed, it sounds like Melvin has every intention of letting Gindl show what he’s got at the major league level while Braun is sitting.
I’m also very pleased he admitted Betancourt has no range. He also completely nonchalantly mentioned K-Rod will be with the team all year so it sounds like there’s still no indication from him that they’ll be looking to trade him.
Doesn't sound like he has faith in Braun's ability to beat the rap
I’m wondering what the odds are that Braun was actually juicing
Mark Attanasio is the best.
I didn't listen to the interview
but DM needs to cover all his bases. If Braun gets suspended, he needs to make sure that he has options in place.
by sjlee on Jan 17, 2012 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Saying this move is stupid is just being dishonest
Some of the reactions I’ve seen make it sound like Hart is a gold glove winner in RF and Gamel is a sure 1.000 on base+slugging 1B. Gamel is going to hit .240 and continue to show that he’s a AAAA player.
by Mr. McGehee on Jan 17, 2012 9:38 AM CST via mobile reply actions
TH tweeted this update
#Brewers GM Doug Melvin said RF Corey Hart will be asked if he’d be willing to play some games at 1B as backup for Mat Gamel.
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