Gomez on the block

[Hate those Rodents]

http://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/12214343114428416

[JohnBriggs12]

Can you believe guys actually get paid to come up with this stuff that every poster on here already figured out back in August?

[thumperden]

Maybe at best the Brewers could get a #5 starter or decent starting pitching prospect that's about a year away. I can't imagine them netting more in return, and what I'm throwing out there may be a stretch.

 

I'd like to see them get rid of him though. I don't think his personality is a good fit in Milwaukee...a little too sure of himself and his abilities.

[TooLiveBrew]

The Royals are reportedly looking for a RH hitting outfielder. They're the kind of team that has an opportunity to let Gomez take his lumps with everyday playing time & hope he puts it together. Of course, they've seen him as a Twins player, so maybe they don't have any interest.

[JoeHova]

Why would anybody want him?

[logan82]

I would trade Gomez for some kind words about our SS.

[trwi7]

I'm sure the pitching offers will come flying in now that we put Gomez on the block.

[ramssuperbowl99]

The Royals are reportedly looking for a RH hitting outfielder. They're the kind of team that has an opportunity to let Gomez take his lumps with everyday playing time & hope he puts it together. Of course, they've seen him as a Twins player, so maybe they don't have any interest.

If they're looking at Franceour and Melky Cabrera, I see no reason why they wouldn't look at Gomez.

Not sure what kind of player we'd even get back, if we even get something besides cash considerations.

[Invader3K]

I said this on Twitter, but Gomez is about as "available" as Jeff Suppan was last winter.

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

Whoa Solvd! Greinke for Gomez! Get it done Doug! Royals might even throw in a couple top prospects (/blue)

[dlk9s]

The Royals are reportedly looking for a RH hitting outfielder.

Gomez as the centerpiece of a Grienke deal?

[logan82]

The Royals are reportedly looking for a RH hitting outfielder.

My bad. I misread this. They said hitting. Obviously not Gomez then cause he can't hit. He can occasionally bunt though.

[Hate those Rodents]

Just read on MLBTR that the Braves are making Beachy available too. We may have to sweeten the pot with a reliever or something, but that makes a lot of sense. Gomez/+ for Beachy...

[Invader3K]

Looking at Beachy's MiLB numbers...why would they even trade him? He's young and looks like he could be pretty good. I would think it would take much more than Gomez to get him.

[wibadgers23]

Yeah, Beachy had some pretty sick numbers last year at AA and AAA. It would probably take Cain plus a pitcher to get him.

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

if the Braves are that desperate to get Gomez, maybe they'll add Heyward as a throw-in

[pingman]

the Braves can offer Beachy (but only for the right hitter) because of their starting pitching depth:

 

Hudson

Lowe

Hanson

Jurrjens

Minor

Medlen (expected back from TJ surgery by July/August)

Teheran (plan is to promote him to ATL by midseason.....similar timeline to Tommy Hanson in 2009)

 

the last 5 are all 24 or younger

 

....Frank Wren said he's still looking for another LOOGY to complete his bullpen

[Invader3K]

I don't suppose they'd be interested in Stetter, would they?

[logan82]

Maybe some package of Stetter, Gomez and Luiz Cruz. Did I miss any other players we have little use for?

[Hate those Rodents]

I'd be happy getting Beachy for Gomez and Stetter. It might cost us Narveson or Parra instead of Stetter though. I'd "kick the tires" on that if I were Doug as well.

[Invader3K]

Apparently the Braves want to shed Kawakami's contract. Here's an idea:

 

Brewers receive: Kenshin Kawakami/Brandon Beachy

 

Braves receive: Carlos Gomez/Mitch Stetter

 

Brewers take on salary, but get two pitchers.

[endaround]

I would trade Gomez for some kind words about our SS.

Gomez for a full time Spanish translator?

If the Braves are looking to shed Kawakami, Gomez and Stetter for Kawakami might work.

[Invader3K]

I really don't want Kawakami by himself. He's 35 and didn't have a very good season last year.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Frankly, I'd rather continue to deal with Gomez than have Kawakami. I think the best part about trading Gomez would be that Cain would be the guaranteed everyday CF. That's the plus side for me no matter who we get in return.

[nate82]

If the Braves are looking to shed Kawakami, Gomez and Stetter for Kawakami might work.

That makes no sense why would the Brewers have to add something when the Braves are looking to dump Kawakami? I could see something like Gomez and Braddock for Beachy and Kawakami this would be dependent on if the Brewers would be taking on the majority of Kawakami's salary. If not something else would need to be added.