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Brewers Stymied in Quest for Trade

Being 4 games over .500 is enough to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in second place behind the Cardinals in the NL Central but according to reports in their local new outlets, their efforts to improve the team by acquiring an established pitcher have, so far, been futile.  All-Star Ryan Braun voiced his frustration yesterday after the Brewers lost to the Cubs 8-2. "No matter who is in there, we have to find a way to throw the ball better for us to have success. I think when you're constantly behind in games, its' not easy and it's not fun." The Brewers are about to face the division leading Cardinals for a three-game series in Milwaukee starting Tuesday.

While last week it was reported that GM Doug Melvin was trying to make a deal for uber-utility player Mark DeRosa, he was told by Indians GM Mark Shapiro that he didn't have what they were looking for. The trade deadline is still 25 days away so anything could happen but from the sound of Braun's frustration, a deal could not come too soon.

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Do you think the Brewers are positioned well enough to win the division without making a major trade?
yes, the standings are tight, anyone can win it
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no, the standings are tight, anyone can win it
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The A's have a lot of veterans for sale;

See Matt Holliday, Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera, Nomar Garciaparra etc…

As far as veteran starting pitching they are out of luck if searching Oakland’s pool!

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on Jul 6, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Brewers need pitching more than offense

Holliday is the only one that would add tremendous value, and to get him the Brewers would have to mortgage the future in sending either Gamel or Escobar A’s way. I dont think Melvin or Attanasio are that dumb.

The only pitchers out there are barely replacement level.

by backtocali on Jul 6, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

It would take both

No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra

by trademan56 on Jul 6, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking

Try and make a deal for Marquis. He is doing really good and the Rockies are selling everyone and he would be a good pitcher

No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra

by trademan56 on Jul 6, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

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