CC Sabathia to the Brewers for Matt LaPorta, Zach Jackson, Rob Bryson, and Michael Brantley

[And That]

If they haven't talked to Green yet this is unprofessional on the Brewers end.

Unless he's the PTBNL. Why would they tell him he might be traded later if he does well?

 

[fondybrewfan]

TH says Zach Jack and Bryson as well:

 

http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/06/jackson-bryson-included-in-trade.aspx

Along potentially with Taylor Green as the PTBNL.

 

 

That was pure speculation of TH's part though, so I am not going to assume that Green is the PTBNL. Since we didn't even sniff Jackson or Bryson as part of this trade I am thinking no one really has a clue on who the PTBNL might be

[BuckyTuba]

lyle overbay trade pays dividends again!

[Invader3K]

I think everyone needs to calm down about which low level minor league players may or may not be involved in this deal.

[twobrewers]

So is it possible the PTBNL is just because Cleveland isn't sure?

 

Are they going to choose from a list of potential players? (Green or Lucroy?)

[kiwi brewer]

doesn't Maddux want to finish out his career with his brother? why not?

[aintbize]

I don't know if i should feel better about TH reporting the same as he WSJ, as I understand Agent 39 has a level of integrity to uphold for his client...but I am a little nervous...be great if he could chime in on the "Zach(s)" issue.

[agent39]

TH is correct.

[twobrewers]

Agent 39 says no.

All he said is Green is at home and hasn't heard anything.

 

If Cleveland hasn't decided yet, why would they call and tell Green is might be traded?

[jimmyjeromehardy7]

TH says the PTBNL could be Green.

Even if it is Green (and at the rate we are going it won't be any of the names already talked about in length) I still like this trade since it doesn't include another top prospect (Lucroy, Escobar, Brantley, Jeffress) as has been talked about all weekend. I would hate losing Green more than LaPorta but getting CC will be huge for the Brewers.

[craigharmann]

TH is correct.

So Taylor Green may be the PTBNL?

 

[twobrewers]

http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif

Poop.

 

I loved Green. Can we pay him off to muff a few balls at 2B so Cleveland doesn't take him?

[agent39]

So Taylor Green may be the PTBNL?

He might be, nothing is final.

[SeriesFinale]

TH is correct.

This just about completes the picture.

I'll be sad to see Green go if he does, but I do think it beats Gamel or Escobar or Jeffress or some of the other names kicked around. Green could be a real steal for the Indians eventually.

 

 

 

 

[jimmyjeromehardy7]

TH is correct.

Thanks agent 39 for the updates. Now hopefully I can sleep tonight although I am so pumped right now.

[craigharmann]

But Green may not be the PTBNL. So right now it's LaPorta, Jackson, Bryson and one more guy (maybe Green) for CC.

[splitterpfj]

That makes sense, I could tell there was still a moving part, a PTBNL would explain things.

 

For the record, I absolutely, positively hope it is not Green.

[Madtown Bomber]

So basically if Green is involved then JJ Hardy or Rickie Weeks are the 3rd baseman of the future because we really don't have one of those anywhere in the system since I assume Gamel will move to RF or 1B immediately and Green is gone.

[ELCABALLO45]

Cover your ears agent39, But I would rather see Green go then Gamel, Escobar or Jeffress

[SeriesFinale]

Green will not be a ptbnl. Green would just be in the trade, if its a ptbnl its going to be someone from the 07 or 08 draft.

This earlier post has me wondering about the rules regarding PTBNL now, if there are any. Or is it just that it's highly unusual to see those with the mandatory experience and/or not on the DL turn out to be PTBNL?

 

[colbyjack]

LaPorta + Green + Bryson is about the type of prospect package I expected, with a prospect from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd tiers of the Brewers system. ZachJack is a throw-in.

 

Exciting day for sure, and a tip of the cap to the Brewers for making this happen while showing just how serious they are about the postseason. Tuesday's game is sure to be packed, and if the final regular season series at the end of September against the Cubs isn't sold out yet, I would imagine the few remaining tickets will be snatched up pretty quickly over the next week.

 

I'm even more excited because I'm quite sure Melvin isn't done...

[Tbadder]

I think that Green is going to be the real loss here. If Cleveland is smart they'll take Green. I wish they'd settle on Lucroy, but cest la vie.

[And That]

Either Brett Lawrie or Jonathan Lucroy may well end up being our third baseman of the future. I'd rather not lose Green, but it's not a huge hole that can never be plugged.

[dpapo]

I think the key to what Haudricourt wrote, which would also fit into what agent39 said is the following,

"The fourth player currently is listed as "to be named later" but it is believed the Indians want to look more at Green, with the idea of moving him to second base."

Most likely have a choice of players with Green the most likely player, but they just want to be sure.

 

[Hate those Rodents]

If Green goes, I think it just reinforces that Gamel stays at 3b and becomes our 3b of the future. I suppose Lawrie is an option at third as well if Lucroy or Salome become top ten catchers at the major league level. If Prince is dealt to replenish our starting pitching in the off-season, I have no problem (maybe) giving Nelson a shot at first. I think he can put up numbers similar to what I expect LaPorta to put up in the majors.