Rumor has it the Brewers are shopping Mench.
Official Trade Deadline Thread- Rumors, Transactions and Your Own Crazy Ideas
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Yeah, I don't think the Brewes are done trading yet.Green Bay Packers | Milwaukee Brewers | Bradley Braves | Wisconsin Badgers
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Originally posted by pfunk880Yeah, I don't think the Brewes are done trading yet.
Melvin's exact word was that they weren't "willing" to trade Mench, not that they simply weren't looking to trade him
- don't look for Mench to be gone anytime soon, Melvin kept alluding to the positives of having him under their control for the next 2 and a half years
- there were 5 other teams with offers on the table, Melvin specifically mentioned the Angels and how they were the one team we were able to reach last night to let them know Lee was gone
- all the other offers were for prospects who would be ready in mid to late 2007 or 2008
- liked this deal because he was already familiar with the personalities we'd be acquiring...said you always wonder what kind of personalities you're getting back...in this deal he knew he was getting back "good" guys
- made it clear that these players are here to help this year and next...including Cordero who is an arm that normally isn't available...expect that option to be picked up
- spoke of a conversation with another GM who asked if we could afford to keep these guys, Melvin basically said yeah it's not a problem and that made the trade a decent return in that GM's eyes (so long as we could afford to keep these guys)
- a reporter asked about this freeing up money for other moves, Melvin dismissed that notion pointing out that Cordero and Mench's salaries pretty much match the salary of Lee
- Melvin's trade proposal was Lee for Mench and Cordero straight up...Texas refused since Lee is a rental and Matthews Jr. is a FA at year's end as well...Texas needed an OF in return that they could keep beyond this year, and thus demanded Cruz...Melvin wanted Mench and Cordero bad enough that he added the Cruz for Nix and young Cordero aspect of the trade to make the deal happen
- Melvin says there are deals out there they are considering that add as much as 3.5 million in salary
- they hope Mench and Cordero are here for tonight's game but they are having airline issues and it could be a problem
- said the Brewers actually talked to Washington about adding Soriano but it didn't work out...Brewers still willing to spendFavorite Teams:Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BucksGreen Bay PackersWisconsin BadgersCal St. FullertonFriends dont let other friends root for dookComment
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Originally posted by Wayne_OSJust an FYI for those who like the trade gossip. ESPN will have a trade-deadline special tonight and tomorrow at 10:00pm ET...
Willis and Cabrera for the Portland Sea Dogs and the rights to their stadium. Since Florida can't get together the funding... this could work.Comment
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Originally posted by Wayne_OSJust an FYI for those who like the trade gossip. ESPN will have a trade-deadline special tonight and tomorrow at 10:00pm ET...Owner, Spear Interactive
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The local Brewers telecast along with the official Brewers website is claiming that the Brewers are currently talking with the Phillies about a trade that would send 3B David Bell to the Brewers for a minor leaguer.
I guess Melvin still thinks he can win it, since it would only be a two month rental. Wouldn't be a bad move, assuming the minor leaguer isn't a top prospect. Bell's a decent bat, and the Brewers could use some IF help.Co-Commish of the OS Vets I & II
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Originally posted by dieselboySo is Cordero going to be the closer?
Anyways, the Bell trade is official, David Bell is a Brewer. I didn't catch who's being sent to Philly yet...Co-Commish of the OS Vets I & II
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Originally posted by TimmeHYost claims that Turnbow is back as the Brewers closer. Horrible decision, he's way too loyal sometimes. Give it to Cordero
Anyways, the Bell trade is official, David Bell is a Brewer. I didn't catch who's being sent to Philly yet...
And to the guy who said that Cordero is washed up? Are you kidding me? The guy has been pretty darn good lately pitching in a bad park. The only reason that he isn't the closer is because Otsuka is doing so well.Comment
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I haven't been watching any ESPN coverage, but from what I just read on SOSH, Olney said Tejada will be moved this weekend.
Possibly to Texas.
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Originally posted by TimmeHAnyways, the Bell trade is official, David Bell is a Brewer. I didn't catch who's being sent to Philly yet...Comment
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Originally posted by Wayne_OSBraves have traded Wilson Betemit to the Dodgers for Danys Baez and IF Willy Aybar.
Oh well at least the Braves get bullpen depth.Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club
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