Chicago Tribune Rumor: Clark for Mackowiak

[Jopal78]

Todays Tribune mentions that the Sox have no room for Mackowiak and could deal him. Also that the Brewers could be interested in Mackowiak for his ability to play at 2nd and 3rd. The author then mentions Clark in a possible trade, but adds that the Sox already have Luis Terraro and Brian Anderson as backups in CF.

 

The whole thing can just be the author's idea I suppose.

 

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[Brian the Automator]

Mackowiak would be much more tolerable via LHP than Counsell... Although, he'll pretty much be rendered useless once Braun is ready to go.

 

He wouldn't be a bad bench guy, tho....

[Jarjohm]

I'd be interested in knowing what the Brewers see in Mackowiak... He's a versatile player but there doesn't seem to be any playing time for him in Milwaukee unless he comes in and starts at third until Braun comes up or Koskie makes what is seeming now like an unlikely recovery. Maybe the Brewers feel Graffannino/Counsell isn't a starting option at third and they need that extra infield depth with Koskie not being available.

 

And from the White Sox perspective, this trade doesn't seem to make a lot of sense... Over-priced outfielder probably on the downside of his career and coming off a bad season for a guy who is three years younger, less expensive, who also plays the outfield and is more versatile. Why would they even consider the trade?

[berniebrewer4life]

Well, Mack is probably cheaper than Brady, IIRC. So that's a bonus. His ablilty to play several positions is wonderful and makes me wish this trade would happen. However, i see no reason for Kenny Williams to make this deal.

[hauser42]

I could see this trade working.

 

Brian Anderson has yet to do anything at the plate, Ozzie says he can deal with that. Ozzie says a lot of things that don't make a lot of sense however. Clark would be an upgrade for the team.

 

Mackowiak would deepen the Brewer bench so I don't know why there would be issue with bringing him a board. As much as I like Braun he needs to be given time to get a handle on 3b or to adjust to the OF. This move would buy Brewers time and not have to rely on Counsel everyday if an injury occured.

[berniebrewer4life]

They are talking about this deal on 670. They were acting like this deal actually went down when i first tuned in, had me excited and rushed back to BF.net to see if it actually happened.

[Big Reed]

the white sox are also talking about erstad getting 500+ atbats. Erstad is looking good this Spring - at least batting wise.

 

it's hard to tell the spin from the truth.

[sbrylski]

Rob would be a great addition. If only Chicago sports radio wasn't full of lies and idiots.

[berniebrewer4life]

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. If only Chicago sports radio wasn't full of lies and idiots.

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True, it was Mike Murphy who was talking about it.

[reillymcshane]

Clark for Mackowiak?

 

Make it so, Mr. Melvin.

 

Anything to keep Counsell from getting more ABs.

[TooLiveBrew]

If that deal's available, I jump at it.

 

One word of warning: Mackowiak doesn't exactly fit the "cutting down on Ks" priority reiterated time and again by Doug M.

 

Career K/BB rate = 498/193, or roughly 5/2. That's not good, and I'm sure Doug's aware of this.

 

That said, I again say that I'd love to see this deal, if it can happen. Rob M. can play seemingly every position on the diamond, save SS, C, & P. I'd love that. A grown-man's (and MLB lifer's) Vinny Rottino

[endaround]

Darrin Erstad for 500 ABs with Pods getting another 500 ABs. Are the Sox and Cubs having a contest to see who can have the worst OBP?

[pogokat]

one of our uneeded outfeilders for a backup infielder who doesn't suck? sounds like a plan to me..

[rluzinski]

He'd be owed about another $3 mil, so the salaries lineup pretty good:

 

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Still, this is just blind speculation, isn't it?

[princeginterhallhelms04]

When he was on the pirates Mackowiak was a player i wanted on the brewers. Now though not so much! But i guess if it solves our 6 headed OF monster it might be worth looking at. Would he then be our 25th man?

[Invader3K]

He has a funny name. I'd take him.

[Weirdos19]

Considering that I think that Brady would be cut if he wasn't making 3 million, I think this is a no brainer.

 

We have 6 outfielders that are better than Brady right now. Gwynn, Gross, Hart, Mench, Hall, and Jenkins all should be kept over Brady.

 

Since Gwynn can go back to AAA, there is our five outfielders. Pretty solid.

[PepsiFanClubAlum]

I'd rather add a relief prospect with one of our outfielders and give Vinny Rotoni the 25th job

[hauser42]

I'd rather add a relief prospect with one of our outfielders and give Vinny Rotoni the 25th job

 

Rotoni isn't going to add much to the bench. He can catch and play some 3B, we need more at the last spot on the roster. Mack can play all OF spots, 2B, 3B and 1B.

 

Rotoni's best bet is to get on with a team as a backup catcher.

[JohnBriggs12]

This trade makes sense for both teams. I give it better than 50-50 chance.

 

The Sox were interested in getting Rowand back but the Phillies wanted too much. Brady Clark is not all that dissimilar to Rowand. When they were pursuing Rowand, the report was they only really wanted a guy for one year.

 

They tried Mackowiak in CF last year occasionally and it was a disaster. With the addition of Erstad, his bench role is reduced.

 

Mackowiak would be a much better platoon option for the Brewers at third than Counsell and a guy who could be dealt if and when Braun shows he's ready.

[SmartBall]

I would think that wicth Rob M's versatility he would be easier to spin off into the season as well. If Braun comes up or if Koskie miraculously comes back I would think Mack would entice a team hurt by injury a little more than an overpriced Brady.

[TooLiveBrew]

I liyyyyke!

[aracko]

I love the deal - another veteran left handed bat off the bench, and this one can play anywhere on the field. He is hitting the heck out of the ball this spring

 

12-33 with with four runs, three doubles, one triple, one homer and eight RBI in nine spring games.

[JohnBriggs12]

For what it's worth, Jim Callis endorsed this trade as beneficial for both sides just now on Murphy's show in Chicago.

[UWRyan428]

If only popular opinion were enough to get trades done, we would see Randy Moss in Green and Gold...or in jailbird pinstripes, depending on your locale.