The Brewers acquired New York Mets reliever/closer Francisco Rodriguez and cash for two players to be named at a later time.
Its been known that general manager Doug Melvin has been working hard contacting teams the last week to add depth to Milwaukee's bullpen. Depending on who the players are that will be traded from the Brewers, this could end up being a good deal.
Rodriguez's 2011 numbers thus far:
2-2 record with a 2.54 ERA and has saved 23 out of 26 games. He has 46 strikeouts and has given up 44 hits in 42.2 innings pitched. His opponent batting average is .265 and has walked 16 batters.
His statistics so far this season are among the worst of his career but it does not mean that he can't be utilized effectively out of the Brewer's bullpen. The fact of the matter is they need desperate help in the bullpen and this will be the answer. K-Rod is the right move and I truly believe this will benefit Milwaukee as they make a second-half push towards the post-season.
well well no more then a day after we discuss the pitching problems the brewers have they make a huge acquirement in k-rod who with a new team that is making a push and hopefully new found motivation could be amazing all depending on the players that the brewers traded away of course but DEFIANTLY a step in the right direction this could get real interesting down the stretch
ReplyDeleteAND CONGRATS TO PRINCE FIELDER ON THE MVP!
Great addition..now we need to address the left side of the infield..JJ Hardy?
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree that K-Rod was the right move for the Brewers and hopefully he will be key down the stretch. If there was any doubt before, it is now clear that Milwaukee is in it to win it so that should be a good motivator for the team.
ReplyDeleteBaltimore has declared that they are indeed ready to trade JJ Hardy so maybe the Brewers are the team that will go after him. I am no so sure that will be the case but anything is possible.