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From: "craig29607" <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
To: <milwaukeebrewersbaseball@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 12:17 PM
Subject: [Milwaukee Brewers Baseball] Spivey


> Anyone hear about potential takers for Spivey? I think the offense
> that Ginters offers can offset his defensive shortcomings at a much
> lower cost. However, there aren't many teams that have a hole at 2B
> to fill.



I think the Brewers intend to open with Jr. at 2b and see how it goes with Weeks
in the minors. If Spivey doesn't impress, or if Ricky looks great, I would
guess MKE would make a move, perhaps to a team where the early portion of the
season reveals a weekness at the position. As noted, right now most teams seem
set at second, but that could change during the first couple of months.







The teams that I could think of that have a need:
>
> Yankees: They have bought their way to every other position. Why
> not one more? Not sure who MIlwaukee would want in return, however,
> as their farm system is thin.
>
> Dodgers: They dodgers could use offense and they have pitching to
> move. However, i don't think 2B will be there biggest need. I think
> they would prefer to worry about OF or 1B. That being said...what
> about the idea of moving Spivey to NY....an OFer (Matsui??) to LA
> and then one of LA's pitching prospects (Or even Odalis Perez) to
> Milwaukee.




I like the move for the Brewers, but I don't see it being as attractive for NY,
not with Spivey coming off a down season. Perhaps if he starts out hot and
looks to return to his All Star form they might want to make this kind of move.




>
> Any other ideas.




I don't for a very specific reason: Doug Melvin promised me that he wouldn't
look over my shoulder at work if I promised to do the same for him.
Fortunately, that deal doesn't apply to second guessing, so I have that to look
forward to.