The Cubs seem to have decided to blame Mike Barrett for their problems, and have dealt him to SD for Rob Bowen.
Barrett is better offensively, but is a bit of a weakness behind the plate. This seems like a pretty obvious ploy to rid themselves of a distraction, and to pick up a generic catcher who won't rock the boat.
6/20/2007 09:27:00 AM
Whatever strikes me as
interesting, and serious Milwaukee Brewers thoughts. If you are a believer
in respecting OBP, throwing strikes, and keeping the ball in the park,
you may have found the place you've been searching for. I don't
believe in paying a no hit/good field SS $7 million per year (Jack Wilson, I'm talking about you). I don't think
it's a good idea to "play for a run" early in the game. Build up your
minor league system, and watch success follow.