Package Fielder and Hart?

[rickh150]

It sounds and looks as if Melvin is getting many calls on Fielder and Hart. Yet, I've heard no reports on teams wanting BOTH of them. Is this because teams dare not ask for the fear of what they might have to give up? Or is it because Melvin dares not ask for what the Brewers really need....a proven #1 or #2 pitcher?

 

I believe a package of Fielder and Hart makes sense. Still, I am worried what kind of a whole that leaves in our line-up. Yet, with what we get back in return of the two and a big 1B free agency crop, plus a budding hitter in Lawrie(RF please), I have grown more comfortable with this idea.

 

Trade ideas---Hart and Fielder for...............

1.) Cain and Kung Fu Panda- This would give the Crew a legitimate starting 2 with Yo. Also, Kung Fu could play 1B, and he'd be cheaper and under Brewers' control for many years (4+, I believe). Wouldn't the Giants do that? Throw Counsell in to play some 3B, if necessary. Their hitting has been the problem. This would make them a complete team.

2.) Garza and Upton, plus - If the Brewers and Rays would exchange cash to pay for Hart and Fielder this year, it might work.The Rays could spin Fielder this off-season if worried about contract. Garza would be under contract for 3+ and Upton for 2+. Upton and Garza are better than what has been shown this year. If a good hard throwing AA or A pitcher could be added, I would do this deal.

 

Maybe this wouldn't and couldn't work. Yet, I'm for getting a proven pitcher. If Fielder or Hart can't do it, maybe Fielder AND Hart can.

[shelmark]

Braves trade Glaus to the Angels. We trade Prince, Bushy, Hart, and Coffey to the Braves for Jurrgens, Freeman, Minor, and Teheran. That would be my dream trade. Never happen.

[dadofandrew]

How many teams need 2 position players and have a half-dozen young players to deal?

 

Not likely.

[igor67]

To get the value the Brewers are looking for this type of deal is basically a complete empty the farm type deal, I just don't know how many teams that would make sense for as a strategy. The Giants and Angels are the only two teams I can think of that need both the big offensive surge and need it at first and the OF.