Murton Out, Gross In?
FoxSports.com's KenRosenthal reports that those persistent rumors about the Cubs' Matt Murton have come to rest, with Padre GM Kevin Towers now possibly looking to the Brewers' Gabe Gross for help in the outfield. This rumor is apparently fueled by the crowded outfield situation in Milwaukee, to great extent helped by former Friar Mike Cameron's 25 game suspension for a second positive test for banned stimulants. Gross is also out of options, forcing the Brew Crew's hand. Gross is a former 1st round pick, selected 15th overall by the Blue Jays in 2001. He posted a respectiable .857 OPS for the Brewers in part time duty in 2006. His left handed bat doesn't seem idea for Petco Park, but that hasn't stopped KT in the past.
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posted by ryan at
8:40 AM
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Its not that I have anything against Gabe Gross, or know too much about him for that matter. I'm just confused how another player with little success and an even smaller sampling of experience is going to be an asset to the Pads. It look like Giles will be fully recovered from his knee and according to reports Edmonds is in great shape coming into camp..do we really want 3 left handed OF's? I liked what I saw in Hairston last season, and like most Friar fans I would love to see Chase Headley win the LF spot and take off offensively. I just don't really get what KT is after here...
February 24, 2008 10:39 AM
...and lets not forget that Paul McAnulty is out of minor league options and is coming into camp in the best shape of his career. P Mac has always been able to hit, and he used the offseason to work out 6 days a week and 3 times a day! I liked him over Sledge last year and still like his potential ~ in all honesty McAnulty might be better suited for the AL, but thr Pads sure can use a another solid bat
I also would like to see Callix Crabbe (Rule V player selected out of the Brewers system) make and stick with the friars, he reminds me of a smaller, speedier version of fan favorite Archie Cianfrocco
February 24, 2008 11:11 AM
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