Selling off Crusty Veterans
General Manager Adam Burnett’s cardinal rule of baseball is that if you’re out of contention at the trade deadline, no player over the age of 35 should be on the roster. The reason is because if we’re losing with you, we certainly can lose without you. Also I feel that everyone deserves a chance to play in a pennant chase. Trevor Hoffman has kept his mouth shut since being yanked from the closer’s role. Hoffman has given up 6 earned runs in 17 appearances since June 1st. Jim Edmonds is fighting father time to produce for the Crew. Edmonds is batting .423 with 4 HR and 8 RBI in his last 10 games. LaTroy Hawkins got hurt so his value could come in the waiver deadline period. Craig Counsell could help a Senior Circuit club with his ability to play 3 infield positions. David Riske is under 35 but could possibly be moved to a team that misses out on higher profile relief help. While these players haven’t been a problem in the clubhouse, what’s the point of blocking a younger player? Top flight prospects won’t be sent back in return, but it’s the organizations job to pick diamonds in the rough. Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: Brewers, Craig Counsell, David Riske, Jim Edmonds, LaTroy Hawkins, Trevor Hoffman





