July 10, 2006

Decision time: Trade winds swirling

Category: Brewers, Bucks — Patrick Stumpf @ 9:20 pm



Over the next few weeks, managers Doug Melvin and Larry Harris will have to make some of the toughest decisions of their tenures. For Brewers GM Doug Melvin it is what to do with All-Star slugger Carlos Lee, whose contract is up after this year and whose stock is at an all time high. If Melvin did decide to trade him, the Brewers could probably get a solid #2 or 3 pitcher like a Greg Maddux or Cory Lidle, but fans shouldn’t expect Melvin to pull off another Richie Sexson type deal. Plus, even in the event of a trade, there will always be some dispute on whether the Brewers got fair value for Lee. In my opinion, the Brewers will trade Lee because of the value he possesses to other teams in pennet races and after all, the Brewers have some of the best outfield prospects in the minors. I think it will come down to a similar situation like the Lyle Overbay trade where you pick up a much needed arm and let the young guys get some experience (ala Prince Fielder). If the Brewers do pull off a trade, I think they will have taken a step in the right direction as they would have more money to spend on depth in the offseason. When all is said and done, the final decision will come down to how much money Lee will be looking for when he gets his pay check. Bucks GM Larry Harris is facing a similar situation will former All-Star center Jamaal Magloire. The Bucks seem to be set for the future in the frontcourt with Bogut and now Charlie Villanueva in the fold, but still lack an athlectic swing man like a Desmond Mason, who ironically they gave up to get Magloire. Some have rumored Magloire to go to Memphis for Mike Miller and Hakim Warrick or possibly even Rudy Gay, who Harris was enamored with before the draft. I think one thing is for sure: Jamaal Magloire has played his last game as a Buck. Look for the Bucks to acquire depth at the point as well as small forward, whether it be through trade or free agency.

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