If the Brewers pursue a free agent pitcher....

[splitterpfj]

Who would you choose?

 

We know about Ohka, some other possibilities are

 

tony armas

 

steve trachsel

 

Mark Redman

 

My first reaction is to ask about Lieber again...who do you like?

[patrickgpe]

id take redman just so the brewers don't have to face him this year.

[aracko]

I would like Redman and then to put him in a long relief role.

[Brian the Automator]

Wow... none of the above?

 

I guess I don't see anything here that I'd pick over Jackson or Villanueva.

[dadofandrew]

Trachsel has a career 4.28 ERA. He'd be a very nice pickup, but I'd hate to give him over a year or two.

[JumpinMacFlash]

If the need was for another potential starter, I would probably take Armas (and hope Maddux could work with him) or Trachsel. With Trachsel, I'd probably put him as the swing man in the bullpen. But, like Brian said, I'd rather stick Villanueva or Jackson out there than any of them

[endaround]

Depends if you want them in teh rotation over Vargas or in a Helling role.

 

And until Jackson shows he can pitch, he shouldn't be near Milwaukee.

[patrickgpe]

Jackson has atleast shown some poise on the mound, to prove he deserves a chance at a spot. My guess is that that Sheets, Capuano, Bush, Villaneuva, Vargas will be the starting 5 as of right now, but that can change in spring training.

 

My personal opinion is that we should go after an arm in the pen instead, because the rotation because the FA options are not as good as what we got.

[saget]

I had a dream a few days ago that the Brewers signed Zito...

 

Perhaps I can predict the future?

[FanSince1973]

If I were forced to choose between the three I would have to pick Steve Trachsel. I also agree it should be no more than a one year contract, maybe with a club option for a second year. I know we have young pitchers that are knocking on the door but it would be nice to have a veteran guy out there that we can count on for 12 or 13 wins.

[Invader3K]

"nice to have a veteran good for 12 or 13 wins"

 

Bingo.

[aracko]

Quote:

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"nice to have a veteran good for 12 or 13 wins"

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This season that would cost about 13 Mill per year.

[JohnBriggs12]

I look for Melvin to wait until all staffs are basically filled up, then look at what's left and if any are worth bringing to camp, sign them to a minor league deal.

 

I'd also expect some teams to either non-tender or release some players that might interest Melvin. For instance the Cubs really have no spot for Wade Miller anymore. Wait for him to be released and put in a claim.