Jeff Keppinger

[JohnBriggs12]

Giants are reportedly shopping Keppinger. He's not quite as versatile as Hairston, but he'd be a nice guy to have.

 

They are also shopping Ramon Ramirez who put up some good numbers in relief for them last year.

 

Would seem to me these two would fill some Brewer needs. Between them they are projected to make about $5 million in arby.

[GoudaBrew]

Keppinger was non-tendered by the Giants. Is he passable anywhere defensively? Advanced metrics don't like him much. I think I might actually prefer Theriot.

[dadofandrew]

Has not played much SS, so that would be a stretch for him.

[Bnowell4evr]

I'd really like to see us bring in Keppinger for our final bench spot. He's versatile enough to limit Izturis to SS and rakes LHP enough to platoon with Gamel. He could even play the corner OF spots if needed.

I don't see anyone else who makes more sense now that Melvin said he's done looking at FA Outfielders.

[Raw Biz]

I'd really like to see us bring in Keppinger for our final bench spot. He's versatile enough to limit Izturis to SS and rakes LHP enough to platoon with Gamel. He could even play the corner OF spots if needed.

I don't see anyone else who makes more sense now that Melvin said he's done looking at FA Outfielders.

Are you assuming Braun will be suspended or Green won't make the team? I would think one of those would have to happen before we add anybody else.

[dadofandrew]

There is still one bench spot up for grabs. I've mentioned Keppinger and his splits as well, he'd be a useful player. However, I would think he'd gravitate more to a team with a more unsettled infield.

[Bnowell4evr]

I'd really like to see us bring in Keppinger for our final bench spot. He's versatile enough to limit Izturis to SS and rakes LHP enough to platoon with Gamel. He could even play the corner OF spots if needed.

I don't see anyone else who makes more sense now that Melvin said he's done looking at FA Outfielders.

Are you assuming Braun will be suspended or Green won't make the team? I would think one of those would have to happen before we add anybody else.

I'm assuming both. I'm in the camp that believes Green would be better served playing everyday in AAA as our primary insurance at 1B/2B/3B.

[Bnowell4evr]

There is still one bench spot up for grabs. I've mentioned Keppinger and his splits as well, he'd be a useful player. However, I would think he'd gravitate more to a team with a more unsettled infield.

I agree about Keppinger wanting the most PT possible but the lack of news involving him works in our favor each day we get closer to ST. The Brewers can offer a fair amount of playing time with Braun being suspended, Gamel possibly needing a platoon partner and Ramirez, Weeks and even Gonzalez needing an occasional breather. Throw in being one of our 2 primary pinch hitters and I could see him being interested.