Luis Gonzalez insterested in brewers (merged with Gonzalez to Brewers?)

[Invader3K]

Hate to say it, but it seems like a lot of players the Brewers are rumored in acquiring this off-season, and even some they have acquired (Kendall, Gagne, Torres, etc) would have been much better pickups two or three years back. I really don't think the Brewers should have interest in an over-the-hill guy like Gonzo. I mean, even Rolen, while I would like to see him as a Brewer, is probably not an ideal pickup at this point, unless he can really make a big turnaround. Basically, I think Gagne should be the biggest gamble they take this off-season (and he already is by far at his price tag, but it's only one year).

[RickieDROPSbombs]

If the Brewers were to sign Luis Gonzales, it wouldnt make them better at all. I think the platoon of dillon and Gross would produce better than the old fart who can't throw it from Left field to his cut off man and I've seen it happen.

[Tbadder]

I would rather stick with Gross over Gonzales. That's without taking money into account. I don't think Gonzo is a big enough step up offensivley to make up for the defensive downgrade he would be from Gross. To be honest I would rather stand pat than sign one of the free agent outfielders available.

 

I think gross is better than Gonzalez period. In every way. Please, please, please no Luis!

[mothershipconnection]

I just can't see Gonzalez being a good fit other than as a veteran bat off the bench. He'd make way more sense if he was a decent defender.

[JohnBriggs12]

To me the best option among FA outfielders is neither Lofton or Gonzalez but Shawn Green.

 

Although he's right handed, Shannon Stewart would be my 2nd choice. He hits righthanded pitching well enough: .298/.350/.406 in 07; .299/.358/.443 lifetime to play everyday out there.

[RobertR]

The best on field fit is Barry Bonds, but that will never happen. I'd love to know what the offense would project as with him in the lineup though. Best in the NL? Weeks, Hart, Bonds, Braun, Fielder would be as scary a 1 - 5 as there is in baseball.

 

Robert

[fondybrewfan]

But how bad would our defense be with Braun and Bonds on the left side? Not pretty at all. Sure we might score 10 runs a game so it wouldn't really matter

[Big Reed]

if the brewers were to signs bonds, could we call him Mr 3000? because that's the only reason bonds would come back and play. I bet bonds would willing give back 500 of those walks if he could have converted 1/3rd of them into hits.

[Tbadder]

I agree with Robert. For the right money I'm for signing Bonds. I'd play him 81 games, mostly against other teams nuimber 1 and number 2 pitchers. We'd be devastating. It might not get us the playoff, but boy oh boy, talk about being the center of attention.

[TooLiveBrew]

Mr. 3000? Bonds is roughly a third of a season away from surpassing 3,000 hits - and he's still clearly physically capable of being a dangerous hitter. He has 65 hits to go, and will likely get that with ease wherever he ends up for 2008.

 

I'm pretty sure Barry wouldn't trade his ML-record BBs total for any hits. He doesn't need to to reach 3,000... and his career OBP has helped to make him arguably the greatest offensive player in baseball history.

[ILuvDaBush]

1-9 for me would be....

 

 

2B Weeks

LF Bonds

3B Braun

1B Prince

RF Hart

CF Hall

C Kendall

SS Hardy

P YO!

[TooLiveBrew]

If we can't find a suitable 3B fix, honestly I'd be in favor of signing Bonds. No leather recliners in the clubhouse, no special treatment beyond his health requirements, but that lineup is riDICUlous. If Braun has to stay at 3B, you have to maximize the offense as much as possible. You'd still be able to play Braun in LF quite a bit, not to mention Gross & Dillon (Joe at LF & 3b).

[jason21nl]

but that lineup is riDICUlous.

Id like to see a line up like that. Couldn't field a lick, but that line up would mash all over the place

[logan82]

I know. YO has a power bat in the 9th spot.

[TooLiveBrew]

Id like to see a line up like that. Couldn't field a lick, but that line up would mash all over the place

 

I think that if you keep Braun at 3B, you have to just commit fully to offense. The d would still be so bad, you'd have to go all-in on the lumber. I hate Bonds. But if that'd end up our situation, he's the obvious best choice. A career 25.1% HR/FB guy playing in Miller Park...

 

http://www.hellinahandbasket.net/drooling_homer-thumb.JPG

 

Oh, and he's projected to draw some BBs, or something.

[Invader3K]

So, are you guys saying "assuming the indictment magically goes away, Melvin should try to sign Bonds", or are you saying "in spite of the indictment, sign Bonds?"

 

 

 

Of course, either way, it's not happening.

[aracko]

Id take Bonds on this team no matter what he did.

[Invader3K]

It's not a question of "what he did"...my question is in regards to whether or not he'd actually be able to play out the season, due to court appearances, etc.

[Fatter than Joey]

It's not a question of "what he did"...my question is in regards to whether or not he'd actually be able to play out the season, due to court appearances, etc.

 

 

 

He could go to jail.

[DrWood]

110-120 games of Bonds would be a difference maker.

[RU Rah Rah]

I'd prefer finishing below .500 w/o Bonds to making the playoffs with him.

[logan82]

Even if we would get Bonds we would still need a platoon of Gross/Dillon to back him up as defensive replacements late in games and all the days he would miss.

[TooLiveBrew]

That would be just fine with me. Those are two darn good backup players. If the chance to move Braun off 3B isn't there, you have to just put all your eggs in the offense basket. Bonds is clearly the most productive player that could be had via FA, and fits our lineup's needs perfectly. It's probably about 99.99% to not happen, but if it did, that lineup would shatter franchise records.

[ILuvDaBush]

Well I've always said the best way for Barry to at least ATTEMPT to salvage his name is to go to the team of Aaron...kinda...and bring them a pennant. I would hate Bonds, up until he donned my favorite uniform. I cheer....for the uniform.

[TheBrewer]

Now that we supposdily have signed Cameron, I still would've been interested or am interested in Gonzo if it's on the cheap as a bench and fill-in player. Esp since Cameron is restricted the first 25 games.