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Utility option for 09


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Counsell's OBP the previous three years: .355, .323., .327

Amezaga's OBP the previous three years: .312, .324, .332

 

Counsell's OPS+ the previous three years: 75, 65, 70

Amezaga's OPS+ the previous three years: 80, 79, 76

 

There's pretty close offensively and Amezaga is much younger and more versatile defensively. Plus he's a switch hitter.

 

But since Counsell doesn't cost anything to pick up but signing his option, I bet they'll just stay with him.

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I would like to see the brewers go with Heether next year in counsell's spot. Heether has played very well the last couple of years in the minors, posting a 829 OPS this year in nashville, and an 817 OPS in 07, he has also had an OBP over 370 the last two years. Having Heether replace counsell would save the brewers about 2.5 million dollars.
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I very much doubt Heether can play a major league quality SS. He may get a chance if an injury occurs, but the odds of the Crew clearing a spot for a AAA utility IF seems rather remote.
I guess that depends on how the Brewers feel about Escobar as well. In case of a long-term injury, Escobar would likely be the back-up SS.

 

This year we needed Counsell as we had no SS even remotely MLB ready in the system. If Escobar is ready, you are really using Heether as a back-up 3B and 2B.

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