FOXSports.com reports that the despite the Brewers' logjam in the infield, they are unlikely to make a trade unless they are offered the pitching equivalent of Mat Gamel.
According to the report, Gamel garners more interest than Casey McGehee and Rickie Weeks with rival clubs, but as a left-handed hitter, he would help balance the Milwaukee's righty-heavy lineup. Gamel, 24, batted .242/.338/.422 with five home runs and 20 RBI in 128 at-bats for the Brewers last season. Even though he is a highly-regarded hitter, his defense is still playing catch up. Though general manager Doug Melvin would include him in the right deal, he is more likely to address the starting rotation via the free agent market. |