Phillies Analysis -- Jenkins, Mench

[Mass Haas]

Yes, this could have been placed under any number of Jenkins and Mench threads, I suppose. Mostly author conjecture, but a very detailed Phillie analysis mentions both Geoff and Kevin prominently in multiple spots within the story:

 

story.scout.com/a.z?s=260...p;c=605530

[KCBrewerfan34]

Would Jenkins, Mench and a prospect (not a top 15).

 

FOR

 

Burrell & Madson be doable?

[JohnBriggs12]

Considering the Brewers are "way over budget" according to Melvin, any deal regarding Jenkins and/or Mench would need to provide some salary relief.

 

Considering Burrell makes more than Jenkins and Mench combined, I'd consider such a deal highly unlikely.

[strawbossisevil]

That and Burrell has a no trade contract, and I believe he said he wouldn't go anywhere but New York.

 

Anyone else remember this?

[ClosetBrewerFan]

I'm sorry, but there were two things in that article about Jenkins I found very humorous (underlined for effect):

 

Quote:

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A left-handed hitter who often bats fourth in the dangerous Brewer lineup, Jenkins might be available in trade should the Brewers decide that they can afford to move the 32 year old right fielder due to the advancement of several fine young prospects.

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Quote:

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Also, it is no sure thing that they would deal Jenkins, a respected veteran and solid slugger in the middle of the Brew Crew lineup. The cost for him would also be prohibitive.

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Obviously, I have underated Jenkins value to other teams. He makes it sound like it would take a blockbuster deal in order to obtain him. Maybe the writer works for Doug Melvin.

[Team Canada]

bats fourth in the dangerous Brewer lineup

 

I find 2 funny things in that sentence alone.

[igor67]

Wow I agree how much is Melvin paying this guy?

[hawing]

Here's the bit that struck me:

 

if the Phils somehow pry right-handed hitting Kevin Mench from the Milwaukee Brewers.

 

I'm pleased to think that someone might consider Mench to be worth more than a bag of balls.

[Ennder]

The average fan underrates both of these players, a player capable of posting an .850+ OPS against one handed pitcher is valuable to most teams.