July 22, 2006

Gwynn’s callup brings uncertainty to clubhouse

Category: Brewers — Patrick Stumpf @ 12:10 am

Tony Gwynn Jr. wasn’t ready to come to the majors; at least not this soon. Gwynn was called up last Saturday that poses a barrage of questions that leaves Brewers fans and players in a whirlwind. Gwynn, who is son to Padres’ great Tony Gwynn, wasn’t expected to be called up for at least a few seasons, but was called upon to fill the spot of injured Corey Koskie, who was placed on the DL with post-concussion syndrome. Gwynn started off slow in his first few seasons in the minors, having a career average of .261. This year Gwynn has turned it around posting a .305 average with 24 stolen bases for the Triple-A Nashville squad. Gwynn will join Brady Clark and Gabe Gross to help man centerfield. The move could also be contingent with the Brewers’ continued road woes, losing their first two series since the All-Star break to the Diamondbacks and Giants. If the losing trend continues, the Brewers will fall out of contention and may have no choice but to deal Carlos Lee. In order for the Crew to be buyers and not a sellers in the trade market, they would have to at least take 2 out of 3 in the upcoming series against Cincinnati, if not sweep. And the Brewers did decide to trade Lee, it would most definitely be for pitching help whether it be in the rotation or the pen. Rumor also has it the Brewers are looking in to acquiring disgruntled Blue Jays utility man Shea Hillenbrand, who was sent down after his refusal to sit with his teammates during a game. Toronto has 10 days in which to trade or release Hillenbrand, and with other teams showing interest, a trade is imminent.

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