Brewers exercise option on Aoki

[Nottso]

More good news, at least for me, as I rather enjoy Aoki.

 

Link: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/29/brewers-exercise-1-5-million-option-on-norichika-aoki/

[Outlander]

I don't know if it means too much at this point, he can certainly still be traded this winter.

[torts]

yeah, I mean, I think it was fairly well known that the Brewers were going to exercise that option regardless if Aoki is in the plans for the 2014 roster. That option is what makes him so appealing for other teams

[JohnBriggs12]

Aoki is still the most marketable "non-core" player they have. He's certainly a nice piece but they wouldn't be mentioning Braun moving to RF if they weren't open to dealing Aoki. Davis and even Gindl showed enough that they could be 1A and 1B options in LF. I'd even throw in Halton as a third option there.

[Invader3K]

Yup, this was a no brainer move. Glad to see it's official, though.

[monty57]

Whether they're going to keep him or trade him, they had to exercise the option because he's worth more than he's being paid.

 

I'd prefer they trade him (assuming they can get good value in return), as they have in-house replacements, and I think that what they would get in trade would be more valuable to the franchise than watching either Aoki or Davis/Gindl sit on the bench in 2014. Maybe not for one year, but for the long-term.

[RobDeer 45]

As much as I like him, I agree, we need to trade him. He's not a game changer, just a really nice piece.

[reillymcshane]

I love Aoki but we should trade him if you can get a decent prospect or two. Move Braun to RF, give Davis a chance to play. He's a good player, but not a game changer. I say you roll the dice on Davis - see if he can become a 25-30 HR guy.

[sheetskout]

A 2-million-dollar Aoki is desirable. A 7-million-dollar post-arby 2015 Aoki isn't nearly as attractive. Make the trade now please.