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Brewers Rumors: Crede, Riske, Gagne, Dotel

By Tim Dierkes [December 3, 2007 at 8:02pm CST]

MLB.com's Adam McCalvy recently filed a report with a few new Brewers tidbits. Nothing new on the Scott Rolen front, but feel free to jump over to that rumor to discuss it. On to McCalvy's article:

The Brewers briefly discussed Joe Crede at last month's GM Meetings. The Brewers and White Sox have been on friendly terms in the past; maybe they can work something out. There hasn't been much buzz about Crede lately, but the Carlos Quentin acquisition seems to punch his ticket out of town.

The Brewers passed on an effective one-year, $8.5MM contract for Geoff Jenkins for '08. The Brewers prefer to replace him with a lefty hitter with a solid OBP, but don't find the free agent options to be superior. A Gabe Gross/Tony Gwynn Jr. combo may be sufficient.

The David Riske signing may be announced Tuesday, but the Brewers need to clear up a 40-man roster spot first. My guess is that Melvin will dispense of Kevin Mench one way or another.

The Brewers have a passing interest in Eric Gagne and Octavio Dotel, but probably won't end up with either due to injury concerns. Melvin has not been in touch with their agents.

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I would accept anything for Crede right now. Thanks for the memories Joe

Posted by: gogopalehose | December 03, 2007 at 08:07 PM

What would/could the Sox be asking for in return? Also, is it more worth their while to hang on to him till spring training and get a little more for him then?

Posted by: Rustifarian | December 03, 2007 at 08:15 PM

My guess is a reliever or prospect...though the Brewers don't exactly have relief to spare. The Sox would rather not wait to trade him, nor would I. Best to now before he hits arbitration.

Posted by: gogopalehose | December 03, 2007 at 08:22 PM

Crede is a bad offensive player, he's good on defense but I'd rather let Braun stay at 3rd then get Crede and that's saying something.

Posted by: brewersfan729 | December 03, 2007 at 08:34 PM

unless ryan braun is coming to the sox, i don't want to be trade partners with the brew crew... theres no one kenny could get that would be worth it, unless he gets a free pint for the fans

Posted by: whitesoxfan424 | December 03, 2007 at 08:35 PM

Crede is not a bad offensive player. He had a below ave BA for his career but he hit .283 in 06 and battled a serious back injury that he said affected him so much he couldnt sleep. Plus hes got power and he can come up with big hits. Hawk always says "dont tell me what you hit, tell me when you hit it" All these statistical buffs can analyze the numbers all they want but watching the players first hand gives you a more accurate portrayal of the player. Joe Crede gets NO respect around the league outside of the South Side. Crede+Masset for Vargas?

Posted by: gogowhitesox | December 03, 2007 at 09:16 PM

I think kenny will end up dealing crede for the best overall prospect. i dont think he sees crede as a trade to gain something he needs absolutely right now. crede is not in the plans for next year no matter what, so i think he'd be willing to take any deal that is good, not just position specific deals.

Posted by: trober81 | December 03, 2007 at 10:03 PM

With Quentin manning LF and a decision being made about 3B could a blockbuster be comin with Fields going to FLA for Miguel Cabrera and Crede getting traded for prospects?

Posted by: gogowhitesox | December 03, 2007 at 10:21 PM

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