Brewers trade John Axford to Cardinals for PTBNL

[JJHardy7]

Milwaukee Brewers ‏@Brewers 2m

The #Brewers today traded @JohnAxford to St. Louis for a player to be named. Alfredo Figaro has been recalled.

 

Interesting...

[torts]

awesome, hope this hurts them and helps us

[brwrsfan]

I hate that in theory, we just helped the Cardinals. He's been bad lately, but he'll drink the magic juice there and become awesome.

 

We likely weren't bringing him back next year anyways, so it's nice to get something for him I guess. Any guesses on the PTBNL?

[brewmann04]

well that at least opens up some cash and a roster spot. I wonder are their any Stl Prospects blocked at the major league level.

[markedman5]

Best of luck to Ax(but not to the Cards).

 

 

He was always a class act.

[kalle8]

If he helps the cards i will die in pain and tears. As much as i like him i hope he won't

[bjkrautk]

I want to say he's finally in a place where he can't hurt Brewers fans anymore, but he's probably going to turn into an All-

Star closer for the Cardinals now.

 

Regardless, he wasn't going to be on the 2014 roster with his price tag, so at least we got something for him.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Um...............bye.

[djoctagone]

with this move, the roster stands at 38. while the player to be named could be a player with a major league contract, it likely will be a player with a minor league contract--keeping that major league roster spot open.

[Roderick]

with this move, the roster stands at 38. while the player to be named could be a player with a major league contract, it likely will be a player with a minor league contract--keeping that major league roster spot open.

 

He wasn't going to be offered arby next year anyways, so I don't think anyone was counting him in the 40 man projection anyways.

[brewmann04]

Thanks for his time here but time to move on.

[Invader3K]

Who wouldn't rather have Jim Henderson in the closer's role at this point anyway?

 

I appreciate Axford for his time when he was good with the Crew, but it was pretty obvious for a while it was probably time for him to move on. He was a class act and really seemed to enjoy being in Milwaukee, so I wish him well (just not well if he's pitching against the Brewers next year).

[Mass Haas]

Memory lane, March 5th, 2008 -- here's the very first web mention, via Brewerfan.net, of John Axford signing with the Brewers

 

Like we always say, no signing, no matter how obscure, is insignificant.

 

Thanks for the (almost) all-good memories, John.

[torts]

I agree with the class act part, and I especially enjoyed his twitter tirads from time to time. will have to unfollow him though, I dont want to hear about "the best fans in the world" any more than I have to

[jerichoholicninja]

I'm glad that the temptation to offer him arby is gone but I hate that he's going to the Cardinals. He won't give up a run the rest of the season.

[BruisedCrew]

Axford could thrive in a new setting.

 

It's easy to forget that he was quite effective from mid April through late July, so removed from the wrath of the Brewer fans who only think of him as a failed closer, he could help the Cards.

 

As others have mentioned, Axford wasn't going to be back with the Brewers next year anyway, so this is a no risk move. The Brewers can give whatever innings Axford would have taken to one of the September callups. I doubt if what the Brewers get in return will be anything of real value. The main thing they are getting is not having to pay Axford's salary for the next month.

[logan82]

This frees up some money to sign a mostly washed up starting pitcher next year. Yippee.

[TURBO]

If he resigns with the Cradinals and hurts us for years to come, this sucks...

 

If he walks away from the Cards after this season and signs elsewhere, I love this!!!

[And That]

Per Adam McCalvy:

 

Doug Melvin wouldn't say whether #Brewers are getting a pitcher or hitter for Axford. The PTBNL will be "N" next week. No cash in the deal.

 

As the Cards are paying Axford, the Brewers will save $800k-$900k over the remainder of the season. That makes me think the PTBNL won't be worth much.

[davego]

Good luck to Ax. Suprised by this one.

[reillymcshane]

Not surprised Ax was dealt. The destination is a surprise, however.

 

I'm surprised that Melvin would risk Axford coming back to haunt the Brewers over the next couple of years (that's assuming Axford stays with St. Louis beyond 2013). Although I just don't see the Cardinals paying Axford a ton of money next year - so non-tender is probably his fate (unless he is lights out the rest of the year).

 

Otherwise, thanks Ax for everything. It was a nice ride.

[reillymcshane]

Maybe we'll get Westbrook at the PTBNL.

[brewmann04]

Thanks for his time here but time to move on.

[craigharmann]

Two questions arise from this. What do the Cards have in 3rd or 1st prospects? And....can we give Yuni and a bag of balls to anyone? I don't care if anything comes back in return.

[torts]

Two questions arise from this. What do the Cards have in 3rd or 1st prospects? And....can we give Yuni and a bag of balls to anyone? I don't care if anything comes back in return.

 

[sarcasm]you clearly didnt see that double play in the 9th inning last night[/sarcasm]